Astronomy magazine's third annual Star Products

Get ready to ogle some amazing equipment as we honor the 35 best telescopes, cameras, and accessories produced in the past year.

By Phil Harrington

Published: July 24, 2012

It’s time again to survey the amateur astronomy marketplace and announce our 2012 Astronomy Star Products awards. The 35 winners, listed here alphabetically by manufacturer, represent the best and most innovative pieces of astro-equipment to come along in recent memory. Some are high-end, no-compromise products while others are low-cost items that offer excellent value.

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ROBERT STETZ from NEW MEXICO said:

Extremely informative. One does not have to travel all over the internet looking for products as you supply info in one place. thank you.

TAMER YILMAZ from TURKEY said:

it asks password what does this mean ??

ALEC BLAZINA from WISCONSIN said:

Great products listed. I'm especially glad to see Hubble Optics considering I have ordered the H.O. UL 16 and just received the primary mirror and will receive the structure soon. Looking forward to providing feedback on the UL 16 during first light!

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