Merlino Small

Merlino is the Personal Remote Observatory, designed to be totally "user friendly", allowing a comfortable and efficient use of the telescope, also from remote locations.

All made possible with a maximum of reliability & safety!
The main benefits of the observatory design is its compactness and intuitive use. Merlino is equipped with a PC, a router and a dedicated electronic board that manages an entire series of sensors for complete control of your system, in terms of both functionality and safety. The system is controlled from a software interface entirely developed from Avalon Instruments that allows the Merlino to be used in a way very similar compared to a typical mobile setup.
For example, many commonly known software applications are integrated into the system, in order to increase the easy of use. 

User-Friendliness is our #1 goal for your Merlino!
Thanks to its compact size, Merlino can be used in your terrace, your backyard garden or nearly any available space. The internal 3G router connects your Merlino to a local area network (Intranet) or via the web (Internet). Of course, internet connection allows you to use your Merlino from a remote location. The Merlino is entirely powered by a 12 volt, a 18A battery is suggested (the battery is not included in the package) and Solar Panels, which allows it to promptly close the session and automatically recover in case of blackout. This feature enables Merlino to be installed in locations where there are no local power supplies.

The Merlino project solves most of the problems related to the management of a remote Observatory thanks to its special characteristics.

The optional Motorized Polar Alignment kit that allow to adjust the Polr Alignment remotely via StarGo/Merlino software.

The Merlino also enables to schedule photo sessions using macros created directly by the user, using the macro editor provided as standard equipments.