Pixo houses the most powerful telescope in Penang, the Officina Stellare Pro RC 400 & Lunt 152mm Solar Telescope
The name PIXO was chosen because it is Penang’s 9th (IX) Observatory. It is used by the Astronomical Society of Penang, which is a partner of Tech Dome Penang. The society conducts weekly tours of the PIXO Observatory as well as at Karpal Singh Drive. Members of the society meet once a month for Stargazing Night at PIXO. The society also holds talks, courses, exhibitions, shows and conventions centering aroung astronomy.