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Celestron

Telescope, sport optics, and microscope manufacturer

celestron.com

Headquarters: Torrance, United States
Founded year: 1960
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 100–200
Industry: Recreational Products

Last updated August 24

Latest news about Celestron

In short: Celestron faced price-fixing court claims while launching new telescopes and charitable programs.

Company announcements

June 18 Celestron

Celestron previews a new alt-az telescope collaboration

The partnership with PrimaLuceLab will premiere on Friday, aiming to revolutionize alt-az astrophotography.

June 5 Celestron

Celestron's Alan Hale retires after 66 years

He joined in 1960, served as CEO in the 1980s, and became Chairman Emeritus.

January 5 Celestron

Celestron warns about phishing scams

Impersonators contact via email and social media. Users should avoid links, sharing info, and report fakes. Verify via official channels.

October 15, 2025 Celestron

Celestron announces Premium Installation Service for Origin 678C camera

Service begins November 15. Owners ship Origin tube; experts install and calibrate for $709-$779 total. Self-install available now.

Media coverage

August 24 MSN

Celestron's NexImage 20 makes planetary imaging affordable and fun

Since their debut nearly two decades ago, Celestron's NexImage cameras have introduced many amateurs to solar-system ...

June 9 JD Supra

Telescope Maker And Executives Must Face Price-Fixing And Monopolization Claims...

Finding genuine disputes of material fact on most claims, the Court allowed most direct purchaser class claims to proceed to trial against Celestron, including various...

April 28 Law360

Celestron, 2 Execs Must Face Telescope Price-Fix Claims - Law360

A California federal judge largely refused to let telescope companies and current and former executives duck price-fixing claims from distributors and enthusiasts, letting just one...

March 14 BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Celestron's powerful smart telescope has an upgrade. We got the chance to try out the brand new Mark II | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

The Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory is a pricey but powerful smart telescope that brings deep-sky targets alive.

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