PlaneWave Instruments

?? Precision in Every Detail ? At PlaneWave, we’re dedicated to the relentless pursuit of building the perfect telescope. From design to final assembly, every component is crafted with precision and innovation to push the boundaries of astronomy. Join us in the pursuit of perfection. ?? Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q038-MmS0 #PlaneWave #PrecisionEngineering #Astronomy #TelescopeInnovation

Mark Your Calendars: March Space Events! March is packed with celestial wonders you won’t want to miss! Here’s a sneak peek at the astronomical events happening this month: ?? March 14: Total Lunar Eclipse – A stunning spectacle visible across North America and much of South America. ?? March 20: March Equinox – Spring officially arrives, balancing day and night across the globe! ?? March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse – Catch a glimpse of this rare event from northeastern Canada, Europe, North Africa, and Russia. Get ready to look up and witness the magic of the cosmos! ? #SpaceEvents #LunarEclipse #SolarEclipse #MarchEquinox #Astronomy

This week's #repost goes to Kevin Morefield!?? "NGC 3169 | The Snow Globe Galaxy *** This beautiful spiral seems set into a twee snow globe scene, fully enveloped in dust and gas. Slide right and we see a faintly blue bridge connecting 3169 to its partner NGC 3166. But 3166 seems mostly undisturbed. Curious! *** 33 hours of LRGB data PlaneWave CDK17 ATIK ApX60 PlaneWave L-600 ——————————————— #astrophoto #astrophotography #universe #astrography #milkyway #astronomy #nightsky #nebula #outerspace #space #galaxy #cosmos #telescope #longexposure #skyporn #sky #apod #astronomie #astronomia #stars #nasa #hubble #heavens #science #PlaneWave" Tag us for a chance to be featured! ???

?? Lights, Camera, Action! ?? We're thrilled to be featured in Wired this month, showcasing one of our standout installations at Snow King Mountain Resort in Jackson, Wyoming. The CDK1000, 1-meter telescope is truly an astronomer's dream come true. ??? Catch the full feature and see the magic in action: Watch here ?? https://hubs.la/Q0382fC40

Check out CNBC's latest Investing in Space newsletter featuring our merger with OurSky to form Observable Space! ?? By combining precision engineering with advanced software, we’re unlocking new possibilities and empowering every sector of the space industry like never before.

This week's #repost goes to #APOD winner Harry Karamitsos!?? "A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros The Rosette Nebula, NGC 2237, is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers, but it is probably the most famous. At the edge of a large molecular cloud in Monoceros some 5,000 light years away, the petals of this cosmic rose are actually a stellar nursery. The lovely, symmetric shape is sculpted by the winds and radiation from its central cluster of hot young, O-type stars. Stars in the energetic cluster, cataloged as NGC 2244, are only a few million years young, while the central cavity in the Rosette Nebula, is about 50 light-years in diameter. The nebula can be seen with a small telescope toward the constellation of Monoceros, the Unicorn. This natural appearing telescopic portrait of the Rosette Nebula was made using broadband color filters, but sometimes roses aren't red." Tracked with a PlaneWave L-350 Direct Drive Mount Tag us to be featured!??? #Astronomy #DeepSpace #Telescope #PlaneWave #Nebula

What Our Customers Are Saying ?? Don't just take our word for it—hear from our customers about how PlaneWave telescopes have transformed their work. Whether it's astrophotography, research, or exploration, our telescopes are built for those who want to go farther. #CustomerTestimonial #PlaneWave #AstronomyTools #PrecisionInAction

?? A Glimpse Inside PlaneWave Ever wondered what goes into building the world’s most advanced telescopes? Here’s a sneak peek at the hands-on craftsmanship and cutting-edge testing that power every PlaneWave product. From meticulous assembly to precision engineering, every detail is carefully crafted to deliver the best in astronomical performance. ?? #InsidePlaneWave #EngineeringExcellence #AstronomyInnovation

Congratulations to Daniel Roelker, Richard Hedrick, and the newly formed Observable Space team on the merger between OurSky and PlaneWave Instruments. In 2022, Dan and Alex created Oursky to make space observational data more accessible, accurate, and useful to the entire ecosystem from space startups to government & defense, big tech, and academic institutions. Over the past two years, the team has built a developer platform, similar to AWS for compute or Stripe for payments, allowing users to build applications on top of Oursky’s real-time data feeds from its proprietary network of telescopes. Enter PlaneWave, the most advanced manufacturer of telescopes in the world. What began as a partnership - allowing PlaneWave customers to access the Oursky platform and ingest their own imaging data, while expanding Oursky’s network through PlaneWave’s distribution - naturally evolved into the merger of the two companies. The result is Observable Space, bringing together hardware and software solutions under one roof to better serve customers. Last September, Rick gave us a tour of PlaneWave’s headquarters in Adrian, Michigan, where 100% of its telescopes are made. Rick has been building telescopes since 1991, when he convinced his physics professor at El Camino College to start a telescope making class with 10 of his classmates (the class still exists today). Fifteen years later, he founded PlaneWave Instruments, pioneering the telescope manufacturing industry and supplying leading organizations such as NASA and top astronomy institutions. Can’t imagine a better team to go after this market. Onwards! Link to press release: https://lnkd.in/egbB4gV9

With clear skies at last, the Astrolight team has been conducting system performance tests in the field for our OGS-2 optical ground station. Every test brings us closer to refining its performance for reliable space-to-ground connectivity, reinforcing our commitment to advancing free-space optical communication. ??????