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You will doubtlessly understand that we cannot rent the complex telescope in the dome to inexperienced newcomers. If you would like to make a reservation for the dome and instrument, please contact the Technical Manager of Rooisand Observatory, Wolfgang Paech, by email to discuss details. You can also download the written regulations on the use of the observatory in pdf format (approx. 90Kb).

Newcomers to the wonderful hobby of astronomy are, however, welcome at any time to use our portable telescopes, their optical accessories and the Vixen Atlux mount without any restrictions.

We offer special rates for astronomer guests who book a minimum of three nights. Contact us and we will gladly quote you. Of course we can also serve a late breakfast and an early dinner for you and provide a "lunchbox" for later at night.
 
Peak season (early May to late September)
  • Entire Dome:observatory and accessories, minimum of 3 nights, excluding accommodation. See list of rates) for self-catering accommodation at the observatory or including breakfast and dinner at the main ranch
  • free internet access, email and fax
  • daily transfers between the ranch and the observatory as per verbal agreement, if accommodation is at the ranch
  • transfer from Windhoek to Rooisand can be arranged, rates on request

Entire dome: NAD 880.00/day (regardless of the number of users) Accommodation: see tourism list of rates



Off-season (early October to late April)
  • · Services as above (minimum of 3 nights)
Entire dome: NAD 600.00/day
Accommodation: see tourism list of rates
download pricelist Astro in german and enlissh language

Peak season (early May to late September)
  • Portable telescopes as requested :plus accessories, possibly own telescopes on Rooisand mounts, excluding accommodation. See list of rates) for self-catering accommodation at the observatory or including breakfast and dinner at the main ranch
  • free internet access, email and fax
  • daily transfers between the ranch and the observatory as per verbal agreement, if accommodation is at the ranch
  • transfer from Windhoek to Rooisand can be arranged, rates on request

Portable Equipment: see astro list of rates
Accommodation: see tourism list of rates



Off-season (early October to late April)
  • · Services as above
Portable Equipment: see astro list of rates
Accommodation: see tourism list of rates
download pricelist Astro in german and enlissh language
Please see ourlist of rates (pdf format) for more details on rates, cancellation fees, services and Rooisand activities. Download a Rooisand flyer with the most important facts in pdf format.

Here you´ll find the current rate of exchange between Euro (€) and all other important currencies
Additional services for our astronomer guests:
  • free storage of your own instruments if you plan to visit Rooisand on a regular basis
  • if needed, assistance at customs when you import or export your instruments
  • our own small workshop will try to help in case you experience technical or mechanical problems with your equipment.
MORE QUESTIONS: We look forward to welcoming you as our guest!
The Rooisand Team

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