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Questar is gone: The fate of the world's most famous compact telescope
Friday, July 3, 2026 by Richard Harris
Like a lot of amateur astronomers, I can still remember flipping through Astronomy magazine in the 1980s and stopping on those Questar ads. There it was, this small, polished, precision telescope photographed like a fine instrument, not just another piece of astronomy gear. I wanted one pretty bad b...
The smallest dobsonian telescope you will ever see Pico Dobsonian
Friday, May 22, 2026 by Richard Harris
A 3 inch telescope is not going to replace anyone’s serious observing rig, and honestly, that is what makes the Pico Dobsonian interesting. It feels less like a “real” telescope in the traditional sense and more like a wonderfully nerdy experiment in how small and simple astronomy ...
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...
Seestar S30 Pro Smart Telescope is coming, what we know so far
Saturday, May 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
I have been photographing the cosmos since 1987. Over the decades, my journey through astrophotography has evolved alongside the technology, from the early days of film to today’s powerful digital imaging systems. My passion was reignited in 2018 when I first experienced the Stellina smart tel...