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Each telescope has a standard hourly rate expressed in points per hour. This hourly rate is dependent on your membership plan and the current lunar phase. The current hourly rate is displayed in the "GRAS Info Center" for each telescope.
To join Global Rent-a-Scope you need to become a member, we provide a number of plans; each, featuring a different ranges of benefits.
Our Monthly Starter Trial Membership is a great way to experience the GRAS Network at an attractive introductory rate. It is completely risk free. You can cancel or upgrade your trial membership at any time. Feel free to use our trail membership for as long as you wish. This plan allows you to continue using G3 and G13 along with access to the rest of the network.
| Plan | Service Fee |
Included Points |
Included Hours From |
Telescope Rates From |
Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Trial | $19.95 | 20 | 1 Hour | 20 | View Plan |
| Monthly Plans |
Monthly plans provide a specific number of points
which are credited to your account each month. Additional exclusive
GRAS features like the Private FTP Account, the Telescope Reservation
System, Launch-a-plan and the different levels of Photometrica are
availalbe depending on which plan you select. Additional Points
can be purchased to supplement your account balance at any time.
All plans now include access to G3 and G13.
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| Plan | Service Fee |
Included Points |
Included Hours From |
Telescope Rates From |
Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan-40 | $39.95 | 40 | 2 Hours | 20 | View Plan |
| Plan-90 | $89.95 | 90 | 3 Hours | 30 | View Plan |
| Plan-160 | $159.95 | 160 | 5.5 Hours | 29 | View Plan |
| Plan-290 | $289.95 | 290 | 11 Hours | 25 | View Plan |
Please feel free to contact us for information regarding special plans or institutional purchases for resaarch or education.
Application: Deep Space
Telescope: Mewlon 300 - 12", 3572mm FL @ f/11.9
Design: Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain
Camera: FLI IMG1024 Dream Machine
FOV Arc mins: 23.6 x 23.6
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.38
Array Pixels: 1024 x 1024
Megapixels: 1
Pixel Size: 24 um
Filters: Photometric BVRI + Clear
Application: Deep Space
Telescope: Tak Mewlon 300 - 12", 2730mm FL @ f/9.1
Design: Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain
Camera: SBIG ST8E - NABG
FOV Arc mins: 11.5 x 17.3
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 0.68
Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020
Megapixels: 1.6
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: Photometric UBVRI
Application: Wide Field
Telescope: Tak TOA-150 - 1100mm FL @ f/7.33
Design: Fluorite Triplet Apochromat
Camera: FLI ML8300 - Single Shot Color
FOV Arc mins: 44.2 x 58.7
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.06
Pixel Array: 3326 x 2504
Megapixels: 8.3
Pixel Size: 5.4um
Filters: Single Shot Color
Application: Moderate Deep Space
Telescope: Epsilon 250 - 10", 850mm FL @ f/3.4
Design: Hyperbolic Flat-Field Astrograph
Camera: SBIG ST8XE - NABG
FOV Arc mins: 37.1 x 55.6
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 2.18
Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020
Megapixels: 1.6
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: Photometric BVRI & Ha, SII & OIII
Application: Moderate Deep Space
Telescope: Epsilon 250 - 10", 850mm FL @ f/3.4
Design: Hyperbolic Flat-Field Astrograph
Camera: SBIG ST10XME - NABG
FOV Arc mins: 37.1 x 55.6
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.51
Pixel Array: 2184 x 1472
Megapixels: 3.2
Pixel Size: 6.8um
Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII & OIII
Application: Wide Field
Telescope: Tak Sky FSQ 106 ED - FL 530mm @ f/5
Design: Petzval Apochromat Astrograph
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG
FOV Arc mins: 155.8 x 233.7
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 3.5
Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672
Megapixels: 11
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII & OIII
Application: Deep Space
Telescope: RCOS 16" - FL 3360mm @ f/8.4
Design: Ritchey-Chrétien Cassegrain
Camera: SBIG STL-1001E - NABG
FOV Arc mins: 25.1 x 25.1
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.47
Pixel Array: 1024 x 1024
Megapixels: 1
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: LRGB, Ha
Application: Deep Space
Telescope: RCOS 12.5" - FL 1950mm @ f/6.3
Design: Ritchey-Chrétien Cassegrain
Camera: SBIG ST-8 - NABG
FOV Arc mins: 24.1 x 16.8
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 0.95
Pixel Array: 1530 x 1020
Megapixels: 1.5
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: L, UBVRI, Ha, SII, OIII & Blue
Application: Deep Space
Telescope: RCOS 12.5" - FL 2846mm @ f/9
Design: Ritchey-Chrétien Cassegrain
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG
FOV Arc mins: 29 x 43.5
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 0.65
Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672
Megapixels: 11
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: LRGBV, Ha, SII & OIII
Application: Wide Field
Telescope: TEC 140 - FL 980mm @ f/7
Design: Apochromat Refractor
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG
FOV Arc mins: 84.2 x 126.4
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.89
Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672
Megapixels: 11
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: LRGB, Ha
Application: Deep Space
Telescope: PlaneWave 20" - FL 2235mm @ f/4.4
Design: Corrected Dall-Kirkham
Camera: FLI PL11002M - ABG
FOV Arc mins: 37 x 55
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 0.83
Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672
Megapixels: 11
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: LRGB, UBVRI, Ha, SII & OIII
Application: Wide Field
Telescope: Tak FSQ 106 ED - FL 530mm @ f/5
Design: Petzval Apochromat Astrograph
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M - ABG
FOV Arc mins: 155.8 x 233.7
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 3.5
Pixel Array: 4008 x 2672
Megapixels: 11
Pixel Size: 9um
Filters: LRGB, Ha, SII & OIII
Application: Wide Field
Telescope: Tak Sky 90 - FL 416mm @ f/4.6
Design: Apochromat Refractor
Camera: SBIG ST-2000XMC
FOV Arc mins: 135 x 169
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 7.9
Pixel Array: 1600 x 1200
Megapixels: 1.9
Pixel Size: 7.4um
Filters: Single Shot Color
Application: Deep Space Extended Near Infra-Red
Telescope: ASA 16" - FL 1520mm @ f/3.8
Design: Corrected Newtonian Astrograph
Camera: FLI PL4710 Deep Depletion
FOV Arc mins: 30 x 30
Resolution (Arc secs/pixels): 1.74
Pixel Array: 1024 x 1024
Megapixels: 1
Pixel Size: 13um
Filters: CLRGB, BVRI, Ha, SII & OIII