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FOR ASTROPHYSICS STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS

Research-Grade Telescopes. Publication-Ready Data.

From undergraduate thesis projects to doctoral research, Slooh provides the tools professional astronomers use—without the infrastructure, travel, or six-figure budget.
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Purdue University

Bucknell University

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University of Nevada

Davidson Institute of Science Education

The University of Maine

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Princeton University

University of Oldenburg

University of New Hampshire

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Slooh Observatories & Partners

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Planned Observatories

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Why Researchers Choose Slooh
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Research-Grade Equipment

Access professional telescopes with research-grade CCD cameras, high-precision mounts, and optimal viewing conditions.

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Publication-Ready Data

Fully calibrated FITS files with photometric, astrometric, and spectroscopic data accepted by peer-reviewed journals and astronomical databases.

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24/7 Observatory Access

Northern and southern hemisphere coverage means you can schedule observations around your research timeline, not weather or facility hours.

65,000+

QUESTS COMPLETED

50,000+

MISSIONS SHARED

13.8+ million

OBSERVATIONS CAPTURED

Real Research. Real Impact.

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27,000+

Orbital element sets submitted to Minor Planet Center by Slooh researchers
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Published Studies

Peer-reviewed papers using Slooh data, including Michelle Park's investigation of metallicity in RRab Lyrae variables
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Space Domain Awareness

Active participation in tracking satellites, debris, and spacecraft through the Space Domain Academy
Professional Observatories. Optimal Conditions. Global Coverage.
Slooh's research-grade telescopes are located at premier dark-sky sites, providing the quality and reliability needed for astronomical research.
Australian Observatory
Launching in mid 2024, Slooh's new Australian observatory will extend Slooh's live coverage to 24 hours per day. The observatory, located a stone's throw from the world-class Siding Spring Observatory, will house a new research-grade Half Meter telescope. 
Chile Observatory
Slooh’s southern hemisphere observatory, in partnership with the Catholic University, features three telescopes offering complete coverage of the rich southern skies. 
Canary Islands Observatory
Slooh’s flagship observatory features six telescopes and is situated at 9,000 feet at the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, home to the largest optical telescope in the world. The time zone shift makes daytime astronomy possible in the United States. 

Research-Grade Capabilities
Used in Published Studies

Slooh is Research Ready

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Spectroscopy

Capture stellar and nebular spectra using our Star Analyser 100 with RSpec software. Low-resolution spectroscopy supports classification studies, radial velocity measurements, and emission line analysis.

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Photometry

Track variable stars, measure light curves, and detect exoplanet transits with high-precision BVR photometric filters. Our calibrated photometry meets research standards for AAVSO and other databases.

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Astrometry

Perform precise position measurements and angular separations with high-precision telescope mounts. Our astrometry data is accepted by the Minor Planet Center for orbital element determination.

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What Will You Slooh To? 

 Saturn's rings. The Orion Nebula. The Andromeda Galaxy. With Slooh, you can point telescopes at your favorite objects and capture your own images. Stop dreaming about the cosmos—Slooh To It.

Choose the account tier that fits your needs and explore pricing available on either a monthly or annual basis.

ADVANCED

$300 USD

$19.95/ month

Everything in Explorer PLUS

1 Advanced telescope reservation at a time

All processing presets and catalogs

Advanced Mission Quests

Spectroscopy

FITS files

MOST POPULAR 

EXPLORER

$300 USD

$4.95 / month

Live telescope views from 3 continents

Unlimited Quest learning activities including educator guides and lesson plans

Standard telescope control 

Satellite live views & scheduling

Post observations & comments

Gravity Points, badges & leaderboards

PRO

$300 USD

$499/ year

All processing presets and catalogs

Everything in Advanced PLUS

Advanced Mission Quests

5 Advanced telescope reservation at a time

Spectroscopy

FITS files

COLLEGE INTRODUCTORY 

ASTRONOMY PROFESSOR

Starting at

$30 per student USD / year

Unlimited Quest learning activities including educator guides and lesson plans

Advanced telescope control 

College or Student purchase

Learn more about Slooh Research for graduate students and professional researchers.

Any teacher, even those without a background in science or astronomy, can easily lead space investigations with Slooh’s integrated support.

Slooh astronomers provide teacher support

Teacher training

Get classrooms exploring quickly with short training videos, teacher support webinars, and professional development.

Teacher administration

Learning activities include teacher guides, lesson plans, student assignment, formative and summative assessment.

Gamified learning

Exploration badges and gravity points entice student-learning while making it easy for teachers to monitor student progress.

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