ASA AZ2000 stunning first lights

the Next Step in Large Telescopes!

High-end telescope with a 2.0 m aperture for maximum image quality.

Perfect optics: ASA Hexapod & active mirror cell for precise alignment.
New fork design: High-performance concrete construction for improved resonance frequencies.
Optimized focal ratio: Less obstruction, higher contrast & a more compact system.
Zerodur optics: Diffraction-limited performance for the best viewing conditions.

Fully integrated alt-az observatory system – efficient, powerful & future-proof!

We are proud to introduce the AZ2000 – a cutting-edge 2-meter robotic astronomical facility, engineered for high-precision photometric and astrometric observations.

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First light: M42

The image showcases the stunning first light capture of the Orion Nebula (M42) by the robotic Two-Meter ASA AZ2000 at Teide Observatory. As one of the closest and most iconic stellar nurseries, located 1,350 light-years from Earth, the Orion Nebula has been a key object in astronomical research for centuries.

Image Credit: J.C. Casado

First light: M42

First light: NGC 3424 - Ghost of Jupiter

The image captures the “Ghost of Jupiter” Nebula (NGC 3242), a planetary nebula 1,400 light-years away, taken by the robotic Two-Meter ASA AZ2000 at Teide Observatory.

Image Credit: Teide Observatory

NGC 6302: The Butterfly Nebula

This image of the Crab Nebula (M1), captured by the Two-Meter ASA AZ2000 at Teide Observatory, showcases the intricate filaments of ionized gas from a supernova explosion in 1054 AD. Equipped with a 2-meter primary mirror, AZ2000 reveals stunning cosmic details in just 60 seconds of exposure.

Image Credit: J.C. Casado

NGC 6302: The Butterfly Nebula

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