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Odd Texas Ranch ‘Raises’ Telescopes to Provide Dark Sky Viewing for Stargazers in Cities Remotely
Good News Network • • science
Key Points:
- Bray Falls operates one of the largest telescope ranches near Rockwood, Texas, spanning 40 acres in a Bortle 1 dark sky zone ideal for astrophotography.
- The ranch hosts nearly a thousand client-owned telescopes stored in secure, metal buildings called Starfront Observatories, each mounted on concrete piers and aligned for precise celestial tracking.
- Telescope owners can remotely control their instruments from anywhere in the world, capturing high-resolution images of deep-sky objects without light pollution interference.
- Rental fees range from $99 to $149 per month, excluding installation and additional support costs, with the facility offering 24/7 security and surveillance to protect the equipment.
- Bray Falls is recognized for his deep-sky imaging expertise and discovery of new nebulae, and he offers a unique service enabling global stargazers to access pristine night sky views remotely.
