Stellarvue

Overview

Stellarvue manufactures high-end apochromatic refractor telescopes, telescope accessories, and provides retail sales of astronomy-related gear. It is the telescope division of Auburn Precision Optics and offers educational programs and trips related to astronomy. The company is positioned in the premium segment of the astronomy market, focusing on handcrafted precision optics built in California.³⁴⁶

History

Stellarvue was founded in 2000 in the United States as a manufacturer of astronomical refractor telescopes. It operates as the telescope division of Auburn Precision Optics, which produces optics for consumers, defense, and space science. The company is owned by Vic Maris and maintains operations from Auburn, California, with ongoing production of custom telescope optics and refractors.¹³

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Manufacturing

Products are handcrafted in Auburn, California, United States. Stellarvue focuses on custom telescope optics and high-end refractor telescopes produced in-house as part of Auburn Precision Optics.³⁵⁶

Notable Products

• SVX127D Doublet Apo - 127mm aperture apochromatic refractor telescope priced at $2,995.
• SVX090T - 90mm triplet apochromatic refractor telescope priced at $2,495.
• SVX102T - 102mm triplet apochromatic refractor telescope priced at $3,095.
• SVX102T-RA Raptor™ - 102mm refractor with Raptor design priced at $3,195.

Reputation

Stellarvue is recognized for producing high-end apochromatic refractor telescopes and is BBB accredited. It offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and two-year warranty on manufactured products. Enthusiasts value its handcrafted precision optics made in the US, though specific criticisms are not detailed in available sources.³