Telescopes

Amateur astronomy industry grapples with tariff chaos

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Many companies at NEAF were taking a proactive approach to warning customers about potential price hikes. Credit: Mark Zastrow The telescope industry in the U.S. has been thrown into chaos as a result of the Trump administration’s escalating trade conflict with China, as manufacturers contemplate price hikes and worry about the possibility of slowing demand. … Read more

The best new astronomy products we saw at NEAF 2025

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Back to Article List From eyepieces to travel scopes, these products caught the eye of Astronomy Contributing Editor Phil Harrington on the NEAF show floor. The ZWO booth was a popular destination on the show floor, with the Seestar S30 Pro (at left) featured prominently. Credit: Phil Harrington The annual Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) was … Read more