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Partially closed it offers wind or light shielding and fully closed it withstands hurricanes or waves over the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality and robustness translate into lower life cycle cost and AHE applies decades of aerospace engineering experience to the most rigorous fabrication and quality standards. Every piece of glass in the layup is on a CAD drawing, every step in the build is in a manual. Composite construction and stainless hardware are continuously refined in response to customer experience. Power and control are the embodiment of KISS and COTS with an elegantly simple design and factory-floor components. If you want to be doing astronomy, science, engineering or test instead of tinkering with your enclosure, AHE has designed a product for you and you can rest assured that we will be there in the future keeping your dome state of the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AHE 7-foot model will accommodate a wide range of optical equipment and still have enough room for equipment maintenance or a couple of observers. Too small to support an access door in the base, the 7-foot model is accessed over the side unless it is mounted on a structure and accessed from below. Typically one optional riser ring is selected but you can stack several and even include a door. There are a number of other options available such as a backup manual crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dome ships assembled and installation is trivial requiring a few bolts through bottom flange shown in the footprint. The dome weighs about 450 lb. and ships on a skid that weighs about 250 lb. 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The Dash 1 (12.5-1) improves our venerable 12-foot model with even better weather sealing around the pivots and the Vacuum Infusion manufacturing process that was introduced with the 18-foot model. The belt-driven Dash2 has servo controllers taken from the so called \"X\" models. \"X\" domes have servo-driven shutters each driven by a pair of linear actuators that allow each shutter to be controlled independently. \"XR\" domes add rotation to the \"X\" models. Put an \"X' model on our optics trailer and you can reposition anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAHE products look like the future and with a quiescent operation  that minimizes dome activity, the life cycle cost and reliability make them the best value on the market. Whether you are a professional tracking satellites, an amateur astronomer wanting peace of mind, have a high speed tracking mount, or just want to enjoy the night sky; AHE is engineering the cost and your valuable time out of the observatory. Open partially and let the body track through the slot for wind or light protection or open all the way for situational awareness. Perfect this with a few degrees of rotation or let the \"X\" satisfy the need for speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality and robustness translate into lower life cycle cost and AHE applies decades of aerospace engineering experience to the most rigorous fabrication and quality standards. Every piece of glass in the layup is on a CAD drawing, every step in the build is in a manual. Composite construction and stainless hardware are continuously refined in response to customer experience. Power and control are the embodiment of KISS and COTS with an elegantly simple design and factory-floor components. If you want to be doing astronomy, science, engineering or test instead of tinkering with your enclosure, AHE has designed a product for you and you can rest assured that we will be there in the future keeping your dome state of the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AHE 12.5-foot model will accommodate a wide range of optical equipment up to\u003cbr\u003e20* in diameter or a number of observers. It can be ordered with an access door in the\u003cbr\u003ebase or may be mounted on a structure and accessed from below. Optional riser rings may be ordered for additional height and there are a number of other options available such as a backup manual crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dome ships in eight pieces that are easily assembled in an afternoon. Installation is trivial requiring a few bolts through bottom flange shown in the footprint. The dome weighs about 1190 lb. and ships on a skid that weighs about 670 lb. 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