Established in 2003 in Richardson, Texas, we've delivered large-aperture telescopes, lightweight sandwich mirrors, and precision optical systems to NASA, SpaceX, Apple, the US Army, Princeton University, Stanford University, Cal Poly, and other universities, government agencies, research institutions, and individual astronomers worldwide.
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Lightweight
Sandwich Mirrors

Our revolutionary sandwich mirrors reach thermal equilibrium up to 10 times faster than traditional solid mirrors. This means sharper images sooner, and significantly reduced weight for superior portability.

Rapid Cooling

Active cooling through an open-cell structure for immediate diffraction-limited performance.

Ultra Lightweight

Up to 80% lighter than conventional glass mirrors without sacrificing structural rigidity.

Technical Specifications
Orion Nebula captured with Hubble HNA18

"Still amazed using a full-frame sensor, stars are still sharp out to the corners."

Jonathan Rogers · HNA18 · Jan 2024

Eclipsed Moon captured with UL16

"This one picture made the hassle of transporting my UL16 to the Southern Hemisphere worthwhile!"

David Anschutz · UL16 · Brisbane

Damien Kilmartin astrophotography compilation

Stunning astrophotography compilation captured with Hubble Optics telescopes.

Damien Kilmartin · UL16 · Ireland

Saturn taken by Damien Kilmartin using UL16

Saturn captured with UL16 on an EQ platform.

Damien Kilmartin · UL16

Jupiter taken by Damien Kilmartin using UL16

Jupiter captured with UL16 on an EQ platform.

Damien Kilmartin · UL16

40-inch Hubble Sandwich Mirror for SpaceX/NASA mission

Hubble Optics contributed a 40" sandwich mirror to the NASA SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS-11 mission.

NASA / SpaceX

Hubble Optics 1-meter parabolic mirror reflecting NASA technicians

Hubble Optics' 1-meter parabolic mirror at NASA Goddard's high-bay facilities.

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

UL24 telescope used by NASA New Horizons team

"The combination of the 24" and PCO camera is excellent for occultation work. This setup easily outperforms any other portable setup."

Matthew Nelson · NASA New Horizons Team

40-inch sandwich mirror telescope at Leon Mow Dark Sky Site

"Australia's largest privately owned telescope. The views continue to get better and better."

Steve Pattie · 40" Sandwich Mirror · Melbourne

Customer with UL18G telescope in Peru

"M42, M33, M31, M8, M20, M17, NGC 253 — the experience has been spectacular."

Guillermo Spiers · UL18G · Peru

Damien Kilmartin with his UL16

"It was clear the optics were very good from the first night. Stars beautifully resolved into the core of 47 Tucanae."

Damien Kilmartin · UL16 · Ireland

40-inch sandwich mirror in operation, September 2023

"Star testing showed even images that were very nearly the same inside and outside of focus. No hint of TDE."

Dave Chadsey