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Yuri Petrunin: The man behind TEC Telescopes
Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
When you sit down with Yuri Petrunin, founder of Telescope Engineering Company, the first thing you notice is his strong Russian accent. The second is how little he seems to care whether or not you’re impressed by it. He speaks modestly, carefully, and without pretense. He’s not trying t...
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...
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...
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...