On-Demand Astronomical Imaging Service
Gain access to prime skies for your astrophotography projects
We offer an hourly astronomical data acquisition service from the Los Coloraos Astronomical Complex, located in the heart of the Granada Geopark, one of the areas with the best conditions for astronomical observation on the Iberian Peninsula. The site boasts low light pollution, over 250 operational nights a year and atmospheric conditions that are particularly favourable for capturing high-quality images.
Our service is designed for amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, researchers and content creators who need astronomical data without having to invest in travel, remote observatories or permanent equipment.
How does it work?
- Choose the astronomical object you wish to photograph.
- Select the exposure time you require.
- We schedule data acquisition during the best available conditions.
- Receive the original files ready for processing in your own workflow.
Delivered files
Depending on the package you choose, you will receive:
- Unprocessed RAW/FITS images.
- Light Frames.
- Calibration files available (Dark, Flat and Bias where applicable).
- Integrations ready for processing.
- Broadband and narrowband captures.
- Data obtained with different astronomical filters.
- Capture reports and acquisition parameters.
Ideal for
- Astrophotographers living in areas with light pollution.
- Users wishing to expand their catalogue of deep-sky objects.
- Amateur and PRO-AM research projects.
- Astrophotography processing and training exercises.
- Scientific and educational projects.
- Creation of astronomical content for publications and social media.
- Creation of deep-sky images using data obtained in a professional environment.
Sky quality
The Los Coloraos Astronomical Complex offers particularly favourable conditions for astronomical observation:
- Over 250 operational nights per year.
- Low light pollution.
- Average seeing between 1.3‘ and 1.8’.
- High atmospheric stability.
- Low relative humidity.
- Completely clear skies
These characteristics make the location ideal for capturing high-quality astronomical images.
Booking options
We offer various observation time packages tailored to every need:
- Introductory sessions.
- Multi-hour vouchers.
- Customised projects.
- Captures of specific objects on demand.
- Recurring acquisition programmes for object tracking.
Book your session
If you’d like to capture astronomical images under one of Andalusia’s finest skies, get in touch and we’ll help you plan your next shoot.
The universe is closer than you think.
Benefits of the service
✓ Access to a certified, high-quality dark sky.
✓ No need to buy or maintain your own equipment.
✓ Save time on travel and session preparation.
✓ Option to request specific shots tailored to your needs.
✓ Fast and secure digital delivery.
Terms and conditions
Sessions are subject to weather conditions, visibility of the requested object and the observatory’s schedule. The time booked corresponds to the actual observation time. The files will be delivered via digital download once the data acquisition is complete and the data quality has been verified.
Do you have a specific object in mind? Contact us and we will prepare a bespoke proposal for your astronomical project.