Introducing SPOD – the Smart Telescope Pod by DeepSkyDad. Designed as a compact, automated enclosure for smart telescopes, SPOD provides protection, remote control and easier permanent installation for gardens, terraces, observatories, remote setups and dark-sky locations.
SPOD currently supports the Seestar S30 Pro in Alt-Az and EQ modes and the Seestar S50 in Alt-Az mode. We also plan to test and support additional smart telescopes, including the DWARF Mini.
Innovative enclosure and weather protection
- Automated opening and closing
- Manual open and close buttons
- Automatic closing for added equipment protection
- Innovative inclined cover design
- Integrated drip edge directs water away from the enclosure
- Passive cooling and optional heating
- Designed to protect the telescope from rain, snow, wind, dew and changing outdoor conditions
- Suitable for permanent and semi-permanent installations
Smart telescope compatibility and mounting
- Seestar S30 Pro
- Alt-Az mode
- EQ mode with optional EQ bracket
- Seestar S50
- Support for additional smart telescopes is planned*
- DWARF Mini testing planned
- Further models will be added after compatibility testing
- CNC-milled aluminium mounting base
- Compatible with standard tripods (TH40 or similar)
- Stand-off legs included
- 3/8″ mounting bolt included
- Removable upper section for easier telescope installation, removal and alignment
Smart control and power
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Remote open and close control
- Automatic closing
- Seestar status monitoring
- Optional heating control
- Manual controls remain available without Wi-Fi
- 12V DC power input
Optional EQ-mode setup and accessories
- EQ-mode bracket compatible with the ZWO TH10 wedge
- Designed and tested for easier Seestar S30 Pro EQ-mode installation
- AllSky camera enclosure
- Mini PC enclosure
- Internal enclosure heating
- Additional weather sensors
- Custom mounting and integration solutions
- Modular design for future accessories and telescope support
* Support for additional smart telescopes is under development and will be confirmed after testing.
WE ARE ACCEPTING PREORDERS – FIRST UNITS ARE SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER