GATEWAY
REMOTE
TELESCOPE
EXPLORE
THE UNIVERSE
WITH US
As seen in the May 2026 SKY & TELESCOPE magazine
Remote rigs • Dark skies • Real discovery
Your Front-Row Seat to the Cosmos
- AAA’s Gateway Remote Telescope program puts the universe at your fingertips, giving you access to two advanced remote observatories you can control from anywhere.
- Explore the sky from both hemispheres, dramatically expanding the range of celestial objects you can capture and study.
- Operate telescope rigs in West Texas and Chile, located beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth—producing exceptionally clear images of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.
CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TIER
SUPERNOVA TIER
Drive the scope!-
Control a Gateway Telescope yourself using the NINA platform
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Image objects in either hemisphere
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Ideal for serious imagers
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Unlimited library access
NEBULA TIER
Access our library!Unlimited access to our growing archive of 260+ deep sky objects.
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High-quality master lights
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Calibration frames included
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All RAW frames available
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Perfect for processing practice and research
DISCOVERY TIER
Students & ResearchAre you working on a research project?
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Gateway supports student projects with potential access to telescope time on either rig.
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Contact us to discuss the possibilities!
PROFESSIONAL-GRADE EQUIPMENT
Gateway North
(Dark Sky Observatory, Ft. Davis, Texas)
Owned by AAA member John Kasianowicz
- Astro-Physics 175 f8.3 EDF telescope working at f8
- FLI MicroLine 16200 CCD camera
- 10 Micron mount
- RGB and narrowband filters
- Piggybacked Astro-Tech AT-60 f5 dual ED, ZWO ASI 2600 Pro color camera, IDAS H-alpha, and Radian Triad Ultra Quad-band filters.
Gateway South
(Rio Hurtado, Chile)
Owned by AAA member Antoine Ribaut
- Astro-Physics 130mm Gran Tourismo telescope
- QHY600 camera
- 10 Micron mount
- RGB and narrowband filters
Frequently Asked Questions
Gateway Remote Telescope
How is Gateway different from commercial data providers?
Gateway is operated by the AAA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and doesn’t seek to make a profit on the subscriptions. We are interested in having the remote telescope resources in both hemispheres used by experienced astrophotographers as well as novices to the hobby.
Is Gateway suitable for beginners, students, or schools?
Gateway is suitable for any skill level. Novices can seek help in learning how to process the data. Students or schools are welcome to discuss projects that can be done with the telescopes.
Do I have to become a AAA member to subscribe?
Yes, you need to become an AAA member to join the Gateway project.
What happens after I sign up?
You will receive an email confirming your club membership (if you needed to join AAA) and your membership in Gateway. After that, you can log into aaa.org as a member, then you can access the Gateway Membership page. There will be links for the correct Gateway tier page.
How do I communicate with fellow GRT members?
Please sign up for Discord, the messaging app, as instructed on the Gateway members page. It is a very efficient way to message the group and ask or answer questions.
Can members collaborate on processing projects?
Yes, we encourage members to join with other members to collaborate on group processing efforts, especially those involving long integration times.
Can members propose targets or participate in planning?
Yes, on Discord, all Gateway members can propose targets for either the North or South rigs. Discuss any framing requests, exposure times, filters or other details with the telescope operators. Form groups with other members to participate in any planning and/or processing.
How often is new data added to the library?
We are adding new objects to the library several times a week. Monitor the Discord app to see announcements by the data management team on new additions.
Do you revisit targets to deepen integration over time?
We have revisited targets to add time. Let us know if you have a request to add integration time to an object currently in the Data Library.
Can I publish images created from Gateway data?
Yes, you may publish images created from Gateway data electronically or by making prints. You may also make and sell prints of your work. The raw data copyright is retained by AAA, you may control the copyright to your processed version.
Is attribution required?
Yes, we would prefer that you attribute the data to the AAA Gateway Remote Telescope and mention if it is GRT North or GRT South.
Can I combine Gateway data with my own data?
Yes, you may combine Gateway data with your own data sets. If you do publish the final image, please mention that some of the data is from the AAA Gateway Remote Telescope.
