Sutherland, Karoo, South Africa, MIlky Way Dark Sky

ZuluAlpha Remote Telescope & Ground Station Hosting in South Africa

ZuluAlpha is a private 1 300 ha dark-sky site near Sutherland, designed for
hosting optical telescopes, astrophotography rigs, traditional RF ground stations and research-grade optical ground stations.
Our location offers world-class seeing, extremely low light pollution, and exceptional sky clarity for imaging and astronomy.

Compact Pier — Smart Telescope Hosting

Compact Pier — Smart Telescope Hosting

At a glance: 82 cm swing diameter; perfect for SeeStar/Dwarf-style all-in-ones. Plug-and-play remote astrophotography under world-class skies.

$99/m, $99 deposit.

Good for: entry-level imaging, EAA, wide-field nebulae/clusters.
Typical setups: ZWO SeeStar S50; Dwarf II (examples).
What’s included: power, high-speed network, basic maintenance, 24/7 access.

Micro-FAQ:

  • Can I add a second scope? Not on Compact — see Small for multi-instrument options.
  • Annual discount? Pay 11, get 12.