PlaneWave Instruments Installs First-Ever Ski Resort Telescope in Jackson Hole

Recently, our dedicated installation team under the guidance of Cameron Vittiglio, Field Experience Manager, and Josh Person, Lead Assembly Technician, executed a flawless installation of our 1-meter telescope at the breathtaking Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This groundbreaking project will make Snow King the first-ever ski resort in North America to host an […]

posted November 17, 2023

Event Recap: A Successful Open House & Science Expo

The skies above PlaneWave Instruments were abuzz with excitement this past weekend as we hosted our annual Open House and Science Expo. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the local community and all those who joined us for this event. Your presence made this weekend truly remarkable! At PlaneWave Instruments, we firmly believe […]

posted October 12, 2023

PlaneWave to Host Second Campus Open House and Science Expo

PlaneWave Instruments, global leader in the design and manufacture of high-tech observatory-class telescopes, is excited to announce its second annual Open House and Science Expo. The event will take place on October 7-8, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at PlaneWave’s headquarters in Adrian, MI. The Expo will feature a variety of demonstrations, displays, […]

posted September 18, 2023

PlaneWave Instruments and The Weizmann Institute of Science Announce Partnership for Advanced Astrophysical Research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHIGAN, USA & REHOVOT, ISRAEL — We are thrilled to announce that PlaneWave Instruments, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, mid-aperture telescopes, has announced a partnership with the renowned Weizmann Institute of Science. This partnership has the potential to revolutionize affordable astrophysical research and discovery through the combination of Weizmann’s innovative Fiber Optic […]

posted July 18, 2023

PlaneWave Instruments Installs 1-Meter Telescope at Lowell Observatory

PlaneWave’s dedicated team led by Shelby Stubbe, Engineering & Optical Manager; Cameron Vittiglio, Field Experience & Install Manager; and Collin Heinen, Electrical Technician; recently executed a flawless installation of our 1-Meter telescope at Lowell Observatory. The experience not only showcased the expertise of the PlaneWave team but also provided them with a unique opportunity to […]

posted July 10, 2023

PW1000 Observatory System Named 2022 Coolest Thing Made In Michigan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As one of the nation’s largest centers for manufacturing, the state of Michigan has been a leader in innovation since Henry Ford began rolling cars off the line in the early 1900s. To highlight the continued innovations of manufacturers, the Michigan Manufacturers Association created the Coolest Thing Made in Michigan contest in […]

posted November 15, 2022

Baader Planetarium’s First Light: DeltaRho 350

by Christoph Kaltseis I had the chance to test the DeltaRho 350 f/3 Astrograph (DR350) with the serial number 0003 – all in all this solution is absolutely remote capable! You can read my first impressions and experiences here: Setup and installation The unit is very well made and in combination with PlaneWave’s focuser and de-rotator, it […]

posted November 14, 2022

PlaneWave to Host Campus Open House and Science Expo

PlaneWave Instruments, global leader in the design and manufacture of high-tech observatory-class telescopes, is excited to announce its first Science Expo. Coupled with a campus open house, the event will take place on October 1-2, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at PlaneWave’s headquarters in Adrian, MI. The Expo will feature a variety of […]

posted September 13, 2022

PlaneWave Instruments’ RC700 Installed at NASA

In November 2021, our RC700 was installed at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland where the system will be used to demonstrate laser communication technology for future spaceflight missions. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that the RC700 will be used in NASA’s laser communication project,” said PlaneWave’s Technical Services Manager, Matt Dieterich. “The opportunity […]

posted August 15, 2022

Collaborative Satellite Tracking Project Passes First Test at SSC’s Ground Station

Collaborative Satellite Tracking Project Passes First Test at SSC’s Ground Station PlaneWave, along with Baader Planetarium and Andor, has been collaborating with SSC for the development of their satellite tracking ground station over the past year and a half. This development is part of SSC’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) program which aims to contribute to […]

posted March 25, 2022