Latest Celestron News & Updates
See the latest news and media coverage for Celestron. We track all announcements, press releases, and industry mentions in real time, all in one place.
Manufacturer of telescopes and optical instruments
celestron.com- Headquarters
- Torrance, United States
- Founded year
- 1960
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 100–200
Latest news about Celestron
In short: Celestron faced price-fixing claims in court, launched a buy-one-give-one education initiative, and introduced the Origin intelligent observatory.
Company announcements
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Celestron employee captures Artemis II with Origin
Tim D. sets up Origin in San Francisco park, records streak matching spacecraft's predicted path 124,000 km away. Includes setup photo and video.
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Celestron launches Lumina Program
Buy-one, give-one initiative donates telescopes to K-12 schools for astronomy education. Anchored by Lumina 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope.
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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.
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Celestron warns about fraudulent ads impersonating the brand
Cybercriminals create fake websites with low prices that never deliver products. The company reports them and advises buying only from trusted sources like Celestron.com or authorized dealers.
Media coverage
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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...
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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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Celestron Launches Lumina Program, a Buy-One, Give-One Initiative Supporting Astronomy Education
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Celestron, Earth's number one telescope brand, today announced the launch of the Lumina Program, a buy-one, give-one initiative...
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TransAstra and Celestron to modify telescopes for spaceflight
SAN FRANCISCO - Trans Astronautica Corp. announced an agreement Sept. 27 with telescope manufacturer Celestron to develop a space-qualified version of the company's Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt...
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