We loved seeing @FallonTonight drop by @Newlab in Detroit to highlight Michigan innovation, including the precision optics from @PWInstruments that power the OurSky platform. ππ
Check it out!
#OurSky #PlaneWaveInstruments #MadeInMichigan #SpaceTech
17 Sep 2025
If you watch @FallonTonight, you probably saw that our CDK400 system made an appearance!
So cool to see our product featured with @Newlab at @MichiganCentral and to see Jimmy Fallon in our own backyard.
hubs.la/Q03JRrWm0
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6 Dec 2024
A Global Leader in Advanced Optomechanical Systems
From software-driven autofocusing to advanced mount modeling, every PlaneWave system is built to perform at the highest level.
Made for astronomers, by astronomers.
#PlaneWaveInstruments #ObservatoryExcellence #TelescopeTech
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29 Dec 2023
As we stand on the threshold of another new year, we're reminded of where we started and the strides we've made in 2023. But there's so much more to come in 2024, and we're not hitting the brakes! π
We wish everyone a Happy New Year πβ¨
#PlaneWaveInstruments #2024
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15 Nov 2023
This week's #repost goes to Stuart Heggie! π«
"NGC 7789 (also known as Caroline's Rose or the White Rose Cluster) Captured using the PlaneWave 12.5" CDK"
Keep tagging us for a chance to be featured!β¨π
#PlaneWaveInstruments #NGC7789 #deepspace #astrophotography #telescope
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6 Nov 2023
What's Happening in the Sky this Month? β¨π
Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, November has something for everyone to marvel at. Get your scopes ready to explore the sky this month!
#deepsky #PlaneWaveInstruments #astronomy #astrophotography #explore
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31 Oct 2023
Exploring the dark parts of the universe ππ·οΈ
#deepsky #PlaneWaveInstruments #space #telescope #HappyHalloween
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22 Sep 2023
Our telescopes and direct-drive mounts are perfect for research and education. In fact, a majority of our CDK700 owners are educators and researchers.
#PlaneWaveInstruments #observatory #astronomy #telescope #deepspace
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20 Sep 2023
This week's #repost goes to Temu Nana! π«
"Elephant Trunk Nebula
Shot with the PlaneWave CDK14 and L-350 Mount."
Keep tagging us for a chance to be featured β¨π
#astrophotography #deepspace #elephant #starrysky #nightsky #darksky #PlaneWaveInstruments #PlaneWaveRepost
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13 Sep 2023
β¨ This week's #repost goes to Kevin Morefield!
"NGC 6334 | The Catβs Paw
Shot using the PlaneWave CDK17 and PlaneWave L-600"
πΈ Keep tagging us in your photos for a chance to be featured!
#PlaneWaveInstruments #PlaneWaveRepost #deepspace #astrophotography
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6 Sep 2023
This week's #repost goes to Chris Parfett! π«
"NGC 253 (Silver Coin Galaxy) and Messier 83 (Southern Pinwheel Galaxy). Captured on the Planewave CDK17"
Keep tagging us for a chance to be featured! β¨π
#PlaneWaveInstruments #astrophotography #deepspace #PlaneWaveRepost #cosmos
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31 Aug 2023
T-600 Direct-Drive Gimbal β¨
This high-performance direct-drive gimbal is smooth, fast, and virtually silent! It will set a new standard for value and capability.
Explore the revolutionary T-600 β‘οΈ bit.ly/3OZNZcm
#PlaneWaveInstruments #T600 #DirectDrive #DeepSpace
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23 Aug 2023
This week's #repost...Mike Selby's NASA APOD! π«
"A merger is happening between NGC 7285 and NGC 7284 (right and left respectively).
Captured it using the PlaneWave CDK1000 at @ObstechSky2all"
#Astrophotography #PlaneWaveInstruments #deepspace
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16 Aug 2023
This week's #repost goes to David Collings! π«
This is IC5070 'The Pelican Nebula'. Captured it using the PlaneWave CDK12.5
β Keep tagging us for a chance to be featured! β¨π
#PlaneWaveRepost #Astrophotography #astronomy #cosmos #PlaneWaveInstruments #deepspace
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2 Aug 2023
This week's #repost goes to Temu Nana! π«
"Tulip Nebula shot with:
PlaneWave CDK14
PlaneWave L-350"
Keep tagging us for a chance to be featured! πβ¨
#deepspace #astrophotography #PlaneWaveInstruments #PlaneWaveRepost
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1 Aug 2023
β¨Discover the wonders of the cosmos like never before with our meticulously crafted telescopes! Experience awe-inspiring visuals and capture the universe in every frame. π
#PlaneWaveInstruments #Telescopes #astrophotography
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28 Jul 2023
Our engineering team has been designing systems we love building, installing, supporting, and using for over a decade.
The result? A broad, well-developed line of systems that are solutions, not just components. π
#PlaneWaveInstruments #deepspace #astronomy
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20 Jul 2023
π β¨ PlaneWave is a leader in developing products that are innovative, high-quality, and designed to be scalable for volume manufacturing. We operate our machining facility for total product and quality control.
#PlaneWaveInstruments #telescope #deepspace #physics #optics
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18 Jul 2023
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the renowned @WeizmannScience. π π«
Learn more about this partnership and what it means for the future of astrophysical research β‘οΈ bit.ly/46REe8h
#PlaneWaveInstruments #WeizmannInstitute
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24 Jun 2023
L-600 Direct-Drive Mount π
Designed for precision and performance with Direct-Drive Technology, Enhanced Tracking, and Intuitive Software Integration it will be the best companion for your scope.
Visit planewave.com for all the details! β¨
#PlaneWaveInstruments
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6 Jun 2023
Our Journey! ππ
Founded in 2006 by Richard Hedrick and Joseph Haberman, PlaneWave Instruments has grown from a small startup to a global leader in telescope technology.
Discover our journey β‘οΈ tinyurl.com/2sm44k8b
#PlaneWaveInstruments #telescopes #history
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