PlaneWave Instruments is an American manufacturer of high-end astronomical telescopes and mounts, founded in 2006 by a group of amateur astronomers and engineers. Their original ambition was to create a telescope that combined exceptional optical performance with the practicality and reliability needed for serious amateur astrophotography.
PlaneWave’s defining innovation is the Corrected Dall-Kirkham (CDK) optical design developed specifically for imaging. PlaneWave also pioneered the use of direct-drive mounts and highly integrated observatory systems, bringing technologies previously associated with professional astronomy into commercially produced systems for advanced amateurs.
The brand is synonymous with observatory-class optical performance, precision engineering and sophisticated automation, and is particularly respected by serious astrophotographers and advanced amateur observatories.
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