Precision Astronomy Instrumentation

Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc, specializes in the custom design and manufacture of the highest quality research instrumentation.

If you cannot find the product you need simply call us to discuss your requirements. We design our equipment with SolidWorks® 3-D modeling software including COSMOS® finite element analysis software. It may surprise you that many of our prestigious clients have complete workshops and yet choose ACE for their instrumentation needs as we offer highly competitive cost-effective solutions.

Telescopes

ACE specializes in fully integrated turnkey observatory systems for the modern research and public education facility. We currently invite inquiries for systems in the 0.5-m to 2.0-m aperture range.

Dome Automation

ACE has a complete range of products and services for your observatory dome. The dome is perhaps the most vital element in a robotic system – it must be able to close under any conditions. We specialize in the automation of Ash Domes and large domes found at professional observatories.

Finder-Guiders

ACE has a complete range of Finder-Guider boxes, from simple flip-mirror arrangements to sophisticated off-axis XY-stage guider systems to meet your exacting science requirements.

Filter Wheels

ACE offers a broad range of filter wheels up to 102mm capacity . These products are completely different from the flimsy boxes offered by others. ACE filter wheel boxes are machined from a single block of 6061-T6 aluminum, have integral light-lock seals and are designed to take heavy detectors without flexing. They can be found in research laboratories and observatories all around the world, on telescopes up to 8-m aperture.

Spectrographs

We custom design and manufacture spectrographs for teaching and research.