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TEC launches a new website: A new era for a legendary telescope maker
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
There are few names in high-end amateur astronomy that stir as much respect as Telescope Engineering Company—better known simply as TEC. For decades, TEC has stood quietly at the top of the refractor world, crafting some of the finest apochromatic telescopes ever made. Today, TEC has take...
The Astrophotographers Log Book 50 sessions
Saturday, November 16, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Astrophotographer Mike Shipman has announced the continued availability of his handcrafted log books, designed specifically for both astrophotographers and visual astronomers. After a successful presence at recent star parties—Okie-Tex and Enchanted Skies—Shipman expressed gratitude to e...
16-inch Dobsonian telescope now available from The Dobson Factory
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
The Dobson Factory, a well-respected French telescope manufacturer, has announced the availability of its 16-inch Dobsonian telescope. Known for its precision craftsmanship and high-end materials, the Dobson Factory’s telescopes are built to meet the needs of dedicated astronomers around the g...
TEC Yellow Submarine updates
Thursday, December 14, 2023 by Richard Harris
The newly released update to the classic TEC APO160FL “Yellow Submarine” offers a refractor telescope with 160 mm free aperture and 1760 mm focal length. This updated f/11 version introduces key design changes to optimize color correction offering an apochromatic doublet lens with a fluo...