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Mirrosphere Optics celebrates 20 Years with thin travel telescope
Friday, October 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
Mirrosphere Optics, a French manufacturer of precision optical instruments, has introduced a lightweight, full-carbon travel telescope to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The company, founded and led by optical engineer François Meyer, has become known for its high-precision mirrors and opti...
Pan-tilt head altazimuth mount from 2047STUDIO
Saturday, October 4, 2025 by Richard Harris
2047STUDIO has introduced a heavy-duty altazimuth mount and pan-tilt head designed for use with telescopes, binoculars, and related optical instruments. The equipment is manufactured from full aluminum alloy, processed with high-precision CNC machining, and surface anodized primarily in red with bla...
Compact optical grinding and polishing machine
Monday, July 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
A remarkable new portable machine for grinding and polishing optics has been unveiled by Christo, an amateur telescope maker with a passion for innovation and craftsmanship. Designed specifically for DIY mirror making and small-scale optical fabrication, this compact device fills an important gap in...
2025 Stellafane Convention
Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Stellafane Convention is one of the most cherished gatherings in the amateur astronomy community, and the 2025 edition promises to be no exception. Known as “The Original Star Party,” Stellafane is celebrating its 89th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfi...