Astronomy Vendors & Suppliers
Trusted retailers for telescopes, eyepieces, accessories, and everything else an amateur astronomer needs.
Major Retailers
- Orion Telescopes & Binoculars – One of the largest telescope retailers with excellent customer service. Good selection from beginner to advanced equipment. Their house-brand products offer great value.
- Oceanside Photo & Telescope (OPT) – California-based retailer with extensive inventory and knowledgeable staff. Great for astrophotography equipment.
- Astronomics / Christophers – Long-established retailer in Oklahoma with excellent selection and service.
- Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes – Major retailer with good prices and selection.
Southwest Regional
- Starizona – Tucson-based retailer specializing in CCD imaging and astrophotography. Great local resource for Arizona astronomers!
- Stellar Vision – Tucson astronomy and science shop.
Specialty & Accessories
- Company Seven – Astro-optics specialists. High-end equipment and expert advice.
- Kendrick Astro Instruments – Dew heaters, power supplies, and cold-weather accessories. Essential for extended observing sessions.
- Starlight Instruments – Premium focusers that make a real difference for astrophotography.
- ScopeStuff – Adapters, rings, and hard-to-find accessories.
- Equatorial Platforms – Platforms that allow Dobsonians to track objects. Game-changer for visual observing at high power.
Binoculars
- Canon Image Stabilizer Binoculars – Image-stabilized binoculars that eliminate shake. Incredible for astronomy – the stars stop dancing!