Celestron Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, announced today that it has named Corey Lee Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dave Anderson, current CEO, has resigned and will continue to assist Celestron in a consultant role. "It has been a... - January 13, 2017
Celestron Hosts First Ever "La Moonwalk" Charity Art Show and Full Moon Star Party Benefitting the Planetary Society and Freearts.org
Experience an evening of Moon-Inspired art and sounds from around the world; an interactive pop-up art show fusing art, entertainment, and science into one fun filled event. Celestron is extremely excited to bring to the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area, LA MoonWalk, on Thursday,... - August 02, 2016
Celestron and #Popscope Announce New Partnership for Community Astronomy
Celestron, a world leader in telescope manufacturing, and #popscope, a grassroots community-based astronomy movement, announced a new partnership today. Telescopes and support provided by Celestron will enhance #popscope’s mission of reconnecting diverse communities to the night sky -- and to... - June 28, 2016
Celestron Promotes Eric Kopit to Vice President of Product Development
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Kopit to Vice President of Product Development. Kopit moved from New Jersey to Monterey Bay in 1988 to attend the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC). The focus of... - March 31, 2016
Celestron Promotes Corey Lee to Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Product Development
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corey Lee to Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Product Development. Lee will report to CEO Dave Anderson and is responsible for the company’s brand strategy,... - March 31, 2016
Celestron Promotes Ben Hauck to Senior Vice President, North American Sales
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Hauck to Senior Vice President, North American Sales. Ben will oversee Celestron’s sales strategy as the company expands into new markets and deepens relationships with... - June 23, 2015
Stephen Hawking Captures the Universe with Customized Celestron Telescope
The acclaimed theoretical physicist views celestial objects with a Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100HD telescope. - February 24, 2015
Celestron Announces New International Business Development Department to Spearhead International Growth
In response to an ever-changing international marketplace, Celestron is pleased to announce exciting changes within the International Sales Department. Effective September 1, the department has been reconfigured and renamed the International Business Development Department. This important division... - September 03, 2014
Celestron Unveils Cutting-Edge Telescope and Astroimaging Technology at 2014 Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show
Experience the night sky in a new way with WiFi-enabled telescopes and sophisticated astroimaging technology from Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope maker. - April 12, 2014
Celestron® Launches New Responsive Company Website
New consumer-oriented, mobile-friendly site will inform users about astronomy, sport optics, and microscopes and drive them to dealers. - April 10, 2014
Mark Namatevs and Jason Mulek Join Celestron in Key National Sales Positions
The two new hires bring over four decades of combined optics industry experience to the world's #1 telescope maker. - January 10, 2014
Celestron(R) Reveals Revolutionary Technology and Optical Products for 2014
Consumers can discover terrestrial and microscopic wonders with an innovative 2014 lineup of telescopes, sport optics, and microscopes. - January 08, 2014
Celestron(R) and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products Partner to Reveal Revolutionary Line of Telescopes and Optical Products
At CES 2014, Consumers Get First Look at Innovative Lineup of Telescopes, Microscopes and Sport Optics; Licensed Product Collection Timed to "COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY," a 13-Part Series Airing on FOX in March 2014. - January 07, 2014
Celestron(R) Set to Unveil New Responsive Company Website
New consumer-oriented, mobile-friendly site will inform users about astronomy, sport optics, and microscopes and drive them to local dealers. - January 07, 2014
Celestron® Opens International Sales Office in the United Kingdom
Headed by Dave Murray and Anne Barton, the office will support Celestron’s growing roster of international dealers and retailers. - December 04, 2013
Dave Murray joins Celestron’s® International Sales Team as Business Development Manager
A longtime business partner, Dave brings three decades of optics selling expertise to the world’s number-one telescope manufacturer. - August 21, 2013
Celestron® Gets Ready for ISON with New Cometron Line
With Cometron telescopes and binoculars, you’ll always be prepared for the next great celestial event. - July 09, 2013
Celestron® Launches Skyris™ USB 3.0 Planetary Imaging Cameras
Powered by The Imaging Source, Skyris turns the solar system into your personal photography studio. - July 01, 2013
Celestron® Explores Astroimaging in Depth at First Annual Perspective…on Imaging Event
Invite-only gathering brings industry professionals, dealers, and media together for workshops hosted by top imagers, Celestron’s product development team, and company executives. - June 19, 2013
Celestron® CEO Joe Lupica Steps Down After 26 Years
Lupica’s 13 years as President and CEO transformed Celestron into the world’s top telescope maker and optics industry leader. - June 18, 2013
Where Do You Celestron®? Spotlights Your Memorable Moments for New Campaign
Celestron unveils its inspirational interactive campaign, sourced from your stories about using Celestron telescopes, sport optics, and microscopes. - May 07, 2013
A Match Made in Heaven
Celestron and Astronomers Without Borders are excited to announce a new partnership that brings together two of worldwide astronomy’s brightest stars. - July 27, 2012
Celestron Prepares for Two Rare and Exciting Celestial Events
Telescope Pioneer is Offering an Easy Way to View the 2012 Annular Solar Eclipse and Transit of Venus - May 17, 2012
Celestron Launches Stellar New Website
A spectacular Redesign Puts the Focus on Consumers - December 21, 2011
Popular Mechanics Recognizes Celestron SkyProdigy with a Coveted 2011 Breakthrough Product Award
Celestron's First Automatically Aligning Telescope Honored in New York City. - October 19, 2011
Celestron® Now Makes Astro-Imaging Easier Than Ever
Celestron offers consumers a new generation of astro-imaging products making it even easier to take images of the night sky - August 17, 2011
Celestron Launches Its First iPhone Application, SkyQ
Packed Full of Features, Celestron's New SkyQ Application Presents the Night Sky in a Full Multimedia Experience - July 07, 2011
Lifelong Star Trek Fan Wins Signed Leonard Nimoy Celestron Telescope
The Franklin Institute partnered with Celestron to give away a vintage telescope signed by Leonard Nimoy. - November 01, 2009
Celestron Applauds the White House and President Barack Obama for Their Support of Astronomy and Science Education
Celestron® the world’s leading telescope maker and global sponsor of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, applauds the White House and President Barack Obama for their support of astronomy and science education. On Wednesday, October 8, 2009, President Barack Obama and the first lady... - October 14, 2009
With the Growing Hobby of AstroPhotography, Celestron Offers Consumers New Technology with EdgeHD Optics to See the Universe in HD
Celestron, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of quality optical equipment, is announcing the release of its newest line of aplanatic Schmidt telescopes, the EdgeHD series. EdgeHD is perfect for photographing the stars. - July 15, 2009