Remote observatory · La Palma South · 515 m

Rent a telescope –
remote use on La Palma.

No transport, no setup, no light-pollution problem. You book usage time on a ZWO SeeStar S30 Pro at one of Europe's darkest astronomical sites – and control it via app directly from home.

Buy or rent?

What remote use means compared to owning a telescope

A new ZWO SeeStar S30 Pro costs several hundred euros – plus mount, batteries, transport costs, and the question: where is the sky dark enough?

Remote use at StarShare

  • No purchase price, no transport, no setup
  • SQM 21.9+ – professional conditions from day one
  • Weather guarantee: hours never expire due to clouds
  • Valid for 12 months from the date of payment
  • Jochen Fehmer maintains and looks after the devices on site

Owning a telescope

  • One-time purchase, usable long-term
  • Flexible – you choose the location and time
  • Dependent on your local sky (often SQM 17–19 in cities)
  • Maintenance, collimation and alignment are on you

StarShare is ideal for trying out remote astrophotography before investing in your own equipment – or as a complement when you want deep exposures under a dark sky.

What you book

Remotely controlled usage time – by the hour, flexible

With classic telescope rental, you get a device shipped to you – and then face the problem of setting it up and collimating it under your own sky. With StarShare, the telescope stays permanently at the La Palma South site (515 m elevation, SQM 21.9+) and you take over the observation remotely. €15 per hour, 1–10 hours freely selectable.

€15 / hour

1–10 hours freely selectable

No package, no minimum. You choose exactly the number of hours you need.

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Valid 12 months

No expiry due to weather

Your balance is retained until the next clear night. Weather losses don't count.

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Split it flexibly

Multiple nights, multiple targets

Spread your hours across different nights and targets. No need to use it all in one night.

Optional: FITS raw data for your own processing can be added (+10% of the hourly price, min. €10). All prices include statutory VAT.

Included

What's included every time

Access via the SeeStar App

The free ZWO SeeStar App (iOS and Android) is your remote control. You choose your target, start the exposure and watch live stacking in real time.

Finished stacked image

The finished stacked image is ready to save directly in the SeeStar App – while your session is still running.

Weather guarantee

Paid observation time never expires due to bad weather. It is retained until conditions are right.

NGC 7000 North America Nebula, captured with ZWO SeeStar S30 Pro on La Palma, 3 hours exposure

NGC 7000 · North America Nebula · 3 h exposure · SeeStar S30 Pro · La Palma

FAQ

Common questions about renting a telescope

Do I receive the telescope physically?

No. The telescope stays permanently installed at the La Palma South site. You book usage time and control it via the SeeStar App over the internet. No transport, no setup, no returns.

How long is my booked time valid?

Your booked hours have no fixed expiry due to bad weather. They are retained until you can image your target under suitable conditions. You can optionally choose a preferred date when booking.

What device do I need to control it?

A smartphone or tablet with iOS or Android and the free ZWO SeeStar App. The booking itself works in any modern browser.

Can I get FITS raw data for my own processing?

Yes, bookable as an optional add-on. You receive a download link by email after the session, valid for 72 hours. Surcharge: +10% of the hourly price, minimum €10.

How long are my booked hours valid?

12 months from the date of payment. Within that time, booked hours never expire due to bad weather or Calima – they are retained until the next suitable night.

What happens with bad weather or Calima?

We only observe under suitable conditions. Cloud cover and the Calima index are visible live on the homepage. Your hours don't expire – they're retained until the next clear night.

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Ready for your first night on La Palma?

Choose hours, enter your email – booking confirmation arrives immediately, invoice with payment link within 2 hours.

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