ACP Observatory Control Software

ACP Observatory Control Software - Observatory control system with optional built-in internet web and FTP services. The PinPoint Astrometric Engine is included. For more information see the ACP Home Page. For a commercial license that permits receiving compensation for remote access, contact DC-3 Dreams.


Please note that ACP is designed to work together with Diffraction Limited's MaxIm DL Pro and Steve Brady's FocusMax focusing software. In order to fully automate your robotic observatory, you will need all three software packages.



ACP Personal Internet LicenseACP Observatory Control Software with "anyone anywhere" remote browser access. For private individuals and clubs only, no compensation for remote access allowed. Includes 1 year of support and upgrades. The program must be be downloaded and will run without a license for 60 day evaluation. A license will be emailed immediately after purchasing, and when entered, will remove the 60 day time limit. A second license plus support access instructions will be emailed shortly thereafter. This will include your login information for the DC-3 Dreams Communication Center premium support sections.

ACP-P$895.00
ACP Educational Internet LicenseACP Observatory Control Software with "anyone anywhere" remote browser access. For accredited educational institutions only, no compensation for remote access allowed. Includes 1 year of support and upgrades. The program must be be downloaded and will run without a license for 60 day evaluation. A license will be emailed immediately after purchasing, and when entered, will remove the 60 day time limit. A second license plus support access instructions will be emailed shortly thereafter. This will include your login information for the DC-3 Dreams Communication Center premium support sections.

ACP-E$1,995.00
ACP Basic LicenseACP Observatory Control Software with full automation features and local browser use. Includes 1 year of support and upgrades. The program must be be downloaded and will run without a license for 60 day evaluation. A license will be emailed immediately after purchasing, and when entered, will remove the 60 day time limit. A second license plus support access instructions will be emailed shortly thereafter. This will include your login information for the DC-3 Dreams Communication Center premium support sections.

ACP-B$695.00
Upgrade ACP Basic To ACP Personal Internet LicenseACP Observatory Control Software - Upgrade your Basic license to a Personal Internet license. For private individuals and clubs only, no compensation for remote access allowed. Includes 1 year of support and upgrades. You must be an existing ACP Basic licensee. If you are not, you will be contacted by phone. The upgrade does not require installation of software; a new license will be emailed to you within 2 to 3 business days of placing your order. This new license will unlock the full internet capabilities.

ACP-BP$200.00
Upgrade PinPoint to ACP Basic LicenseACP Observatory Control Software - Upgrade your PinPoint to ACP Basic. Includes 1 year of support and upgrades. You must be an existing PinPoint licensee. If you are not, you will be contacted by phone. You must download the ACP software. You will receive your ACP Basic license immediately after you complete your purchase.

ACP-PPL-UB$570.00