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Questar is gone: The fate of the world's most famous compact telescope

• Friday, July 3, 2026
• By Richard Harris

After 76 years, Questar is gone. Questar is gone, but the legacy remains. Discover what th...

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Observable Space wins contract after successful venture funding

• Saturday, May 30, 2026
• By Richard Harris

A major funding round and newly secured government award are accelerating Observable Space...

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Askar F-Series 131F with dedicated 0.74x reducer has been released

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• By Russ Scritchfield

Built for practical astrophotography, the Askar F Series 131F offers native reach and fast...

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Askar 111F APO telescope released with dedicated 0.74x reducer

• Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Designed for practical astrophotography, this announcement details the scope and matched r...