OBSERVATORY SHUTDOWN PERIOD

The SPIRIT Observatory will be undergoing routine shutdown and maintenance until late January 2025. Access to the telescopes will be restricted until them.

Click HERE to log in to the SPIRIT Telescopes

How to access the SPIRIT telescopes

The SPIRIT telescopes utilise a scheduling system. Bookings are not required for individual observations.

For Schools: please contact us using the booking form for guidance on gaining telescope access, training and education.

For Researchers: Please make contact with us for before scheduling new requests.

Refer to this technical description for specific information on each of the telescopes.

Step 1: A login is required to access all SPIRIT telescopes.

Step 2: Submit image requests using the SPIRIT Scheduler menu item. Refer to the SPIRIT Scheduler guide for instructions.

Step 3 (optional): Add your email address to your request using the Schedule Browser menu item referred to in the SPIRIT Scheduler guide if you wish to receive email alerts.

Downloading Images:
Individual images can be downloaded from the web interface. For larger numbers of images please use our FTP interface. Contact us for information on how to do this.