Sky-Watcher is a telescope company that was founded in 1999. Sky-Watcher was established in Taoyuan, Taiwan by David Shen. Since its inception, the company has grown to be one of the largest and most innovative telescope brands in the world. Sky-Watcher prioritizes the balance between quality and affordability. Over the years, they have expanded their…
Vivitar is a consumer electronic company that produces telescopes. The company was founded in Santa Monica, California in 1938 under the name “Ponder and Best”. Vivitar has since grown to be one of the largest optic producers around the globe. Vivitar telescopes are a common choice for beginner astronomers due to their simple designs, low…
Gskyer is a German telescope company founded in July 1992. The company went out of business and was purchased by Yuyoa Bojing Optical Instrument Factory on July 6, 2011. Since its inception, Gskyer has established a wide user base and a strong reputation for entry-level telescope production. Gskyer’s business activity has shifted greatly due to…
Tasco is an optics company that produces telescopes. Tasco was established in 1954 by George Rosenfield in Miami, Florida. Over the years, Tasco has grown to be a significant player in the optics industry, with a team that spans internationally. Tasco is recognized for its telescopes, but the brand produces various optical devices. These optical…
Meade is a telescope manufacturer that was established in 1972 in Irvine, California. The Meade company was founded by John Diebel. Today, Meade has grown into one of the largest telescope manufacturers around the globe. Throughout Meade’s operation, the CEO has changed multiple times. Steve Murdock is currently the CEO, continuing Meade’s legacy of innovation….
Orion is a telescope company that has provided high-quality optics since 1975. In 1975, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars was founded in a garage in Santa Cruz, California by Tim Gieseler. Orion’s initial models focused on functionality and user-friendliness, setting the stage for the more intricate designs that followed. Over the past 48 years, Orion has…
Celestron is a telescope brand distinguished by its innovation and quality in telescope design and manufacturing. Celestron was founded in May of 1964 in Torrance, California by Tom Johnson, an American electronic engineer. Celestron has since grown into one of the largest and most reputable telescope companies. Tom Johnson founded the parent company of Celestron,…
Zhumell is an optical company that produces telescopes. The company was founded in Duluth, Minnesota and moved to Omaha, Nebraska after being purchased by Hayneedle in 2006. Zhumell offers a relatively small selection of telescopes compared to their competitors, but they have established a reputation for popular models such as the Zhumell Z130. Zhumell has…