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Quotation Estimate

Quotation Estimate No.:	SH-AST-2025-0472
Date of Issue:	June 12, 2025
Valid Until:	July 12, 2025 (30 days from date of issue)
Prepared For:	Dr. Margaret Ellison, Director of Research, Pacific Coast University Observatory
Client Address:	1200 Science Parkway, Los Angeles, California 90027, United States
Project Location:	United States Los Angeles – Primary and Secondary Observation Sites
Prepared By:	Dr. James Whitfield, Lead Astronomer & Senior Consultant

1. Purpose and Scope of This Quotation Estimate

This Quotation Estimate is issued by Stellar Horizon Astronomical Consulting Group in response to the formal request submitted by Pacific Coast University Observatory for the engagement of a senior Astronomer to conduct a comprehensive series of observational and research activities within the United States Los Angeles metropolitan area and its surrounding dark-sky regions. This document outlines the full scope of professional services, associated costs, timelines, and contractual terms governing the proposed engagement. All pricing presented herein reflects current market rates for specialized Astronomer services as of the date of issue and is specific to operations conducted in the United States Los Angeles region.

2. Description of Astronomer Services

The engaged Astronomer will provide the following professional services, all to be executed in and around the United States Los Angeles area:

Item	Service Description	Duration / Qty	Unit Rate (USD)	Subtotal (USD)
1.1	Senior Astronomer on-site consultation and project scoping at the client's Los Angeles facility. Includes initial assessment of existing instrumentation, review of research objectives, and development of a tailored observation plan for the United States Los Angeles region.	3 days	$1,850.00	$5,550.00
1.2	Night-time astronomical observation sessions conducted from the designated dark-sky site at Mount Wilson, located within the United States Los Angeles county. The Astronomer will operate the 100-inch reflector telescope to capture high-resolution spectral data of designated celestial targets.	12 nights	$2,400.00	$28,800.00
1.3	Astrophysical data analysis and modeling. The Astronomer will process all raw observational data, perform photometric and spectroscopic reductions, and generate peer-review-quality datasets. All computational work will be performed at the Stellar Horizon processing center in Los Angeles, United States.	20 hours	$320.00	$6,400.00
1.4	Preparation of a comprehensive technical report documenting all findings, methodologies, and recommendations. The report will be formatted for submission to the American Astronomical Society and will include full data appendices.	1 report	$4,500.00	$4,500.00
1.5	Public lecture and community outreach event. The Astronomer will deliver a 90-minute presentation on recent discoveries to a general audience at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, United States, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.	1 event	$2,200.00	$2,200.00
1.6	Travel, accommodation, and local transportation within the United States Los Angeles metropolitan area for the duration of the engagement. Includes ground transport between the client's facility, Mount Wilson Observatory, and the Griffith Observatory venue.	18 days	$185.00	$3,330.00
1.7	Telescope time allocation and facility access fees at Mount Wilson Observatory, including use of the dome, tracking systems, and auxiliary instrumentation. Billed directly through the observatory's standard rate schedule for the United States Los Angeles region.	12 nights	$650.00	$7,800.00
1.8	Contingency and miscellaneous costs. Covers unforeseen weather-related rescheduling, additional data storage, printing of supplementary materials, and minor equipment calibration performed by the Astronomer during the engagement in Los Angeles, United States.	Flat fee	$1,500.00	$1,500.00

3. Financial Summary

Subtotal (Items 1.1 – 1.8)				$60,080.00
Applicable Sales Tax – Los Angeles County, California (9.5%)				$5,707.60
Total Quotation Estimate Amount (USD)				$65,787.60

4. Terms and Conditions

This Quotation Estimate is valid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issue. After the expiration date, all rates and availability of the Astronomer must be reconfirmed in writing.
Payment terms: Fifty percent (50%) of the total amount is due upon acceptance of this Quotation Estimate as a deposit. The remaining fifty percent (50%) is due within fifteen (15) business days following the delivery of the final technical report.
All services will be performed by the designated Astronomer, Dr. James Whitfield, or by a qualified substitute of equivalent seniority approved in writing by the client. No substitution will occur without prior notice.
The Astronomer shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing astronomical observation, data handling, and public events within the United States Los Angeles jurisdiction.
Weather-related cancellations: In the event of adverse weather conditions (cloud cover exceeding 70%, high winds, or air quality alerts) at the United States Los Angeles observation site, affected observation nights will be rescheduled at no additional cost to the client, subject to the Astronomer's availability.
All intellectual property, raw data, and processed datasets generated during the engagement shall remain the sole property of the client, Pacific Coast University Observatory, unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement.
This Quotation Estimate does not constitute a binding contract until countersigned by both parties. Upon countersignature, it becomes a binding service agreement governed by the laws of the State of California, United States.
Any modifications to the scope of work, additional observation nights, or extended data analysis beyond the quantities specified herein will be subject to a supplemental Quotation Estimate issued by Stellar Horizon Astronomical Consulting Group.

5. Acceptance and Authorization

By signing below, the client acknowledges receipt of this Quotation Estimate and agrees to the terms, conditions, and pricing outlined for the engagement of the Astronomer in the United States Los Angeles area as described herein.

For Stellar Horizon Astronomical Consulting Group
Dr. James Whitfield, Lead Astronomer
Date: ______________________ For Pacific Coast University Observatory (Client)
Dr. Margaret Ellison, Director of Research
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