The DSP Remote siteAnimas, New Mexico
About DSP Remote
From trusted roots, to remote skies
Built by imagers, for imagers, in the darkest corner of New Mexico.
DSP Remote is the latest chapter in a long-standing commitment to the astronomy community. We're an offshoot of Deep Space Products, a trusted, family-owned business based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that has been delivering premium astronomy equipment from Europe, Japan, and the U.S. since 2007.
Founded by Ed Thomas, Deep Space Products began with a single home-grown product and grew into a go-to resource for advanced amateur and professional astronomers alike. With over 16 years of experience in telescope and mount repair, upgrades, and system integration, Ed has earned a reputation for expert support and deep technical knowledge.
In 2021, Ed visited a partially occupied observatory facility with several underused buildings and saw the potential for something bigger. From that spark, DSP Remote was born: a place where serious imagers can host their systems in a secure, well-supported, and future-ready environment.
Since then, we've been steadily expanding, adding new customers, refining our services, and investing in infrastructure to create a world-class remote hosting experience. In 2024, DSP Remote LLC was born, led by a hands-on team that lives and breathes astronomy.
Whether you're new to astrophotography or managing a professional-grade system, DSP Remote combines decades of experience, deep technical knowledge, and a passion for astronomy to help you reach further, without leaving home.
Meet the team
The people who run the site
Ed Thomas
Co-founder
Ed Thomas is the co-founder of DSP Remote and brings over 16 years of hands-on experience in telescope and mount repair, servicing, and upgrades. Well-known in the industry for his technical expertise and insight, Ed launched Deep Space Products in 2007 with a single home-grown product and has since developed it into a trusted source for premium astrophotography gear. At DSP Remote, Ed oversees business operations, customer support, and web presence, as well as coordinating both offsite and onsite activities.
Chris Fellows
Co-founder & technical director
Chris Fellows is the co-founder and technical director of DSP Remote, with 35 years of experience engineering and managing large-scale networks and more than two decades as a dedicated astrophotographer. Chris is responsible for all things technical at DSP Remote, providing onsite support, managing network infrastructure, and developing intranet tools that keep the site running smoothly. Known for his approachable attitude and reliability, Chris is the go-to expert for keeping systems stable and supporting members.
Michael Kidd
Chief software engineer & electrical specialist
Michael Kidd brings a diverse and accomplished background to the DSP Remote team. A former Navy Nuclear Reactor Operator, Systems Engineer at USJFCOM, and Software Engineer for IBM, Michael is also a 13-year astrophotographer who built his own remote roll-off-roof observatory. At DSP Remote, Michael serves as the chief software engineer and electrical specialist, applying his deep technical expertise across coding, systems, and hardware.