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StarStructure Telescopes offers new hinged mirror cell frames
Thursday, October 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
StarStructure Telescopes has developed a hingeable mirror cell frame that enhances accessibility for telescope owners and builders. The new system adapts the company’s existing mirror cell design by introducing a hinged insert, allowing users to tilt the mirror frame backward for easier servic...
Starfront Observatories installs Custom 24-Inch F3 telescope
Saturday, August 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Starfront Observatories in Rockwood, Texas has installed its largest telescope yet. A custom-built 24 inch f/3 Newtonian astrograph now rides atop a wedge-mounted PlaneWave L-600, marking a significant leap forward in the observatory’s growing array of customer hosted telescopes. This instrume...
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...
Analog Sky livestream December 29
Monday, December 23, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Analog Sky, a company dedicated to providing innovative astronomical tools, has announced a free monthly livestream that will take place on Sunday, December 29 at 12:30 PM PST. The livestream, available to anyone with an account on the company’s website, will allow participants to interact dir...