Under the Hood

Under the Hood with PlaneWave Instruments

2017 marks the 10th anniversary of PlaneWave Instruments, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of advanced telescopes for imaging, research, and education. Our interview begins at the company’s headquarters in Rancho Dominguez, California, where President & CEO Richard Hedrick gives us a tour of the facilities and a detailed look…

Product Videos & Demonstrations

PlaneWave Instruments at AIC 2013

  Sky & Telescope senior editor Dennis di Cicco talks to Rick Hedrick and Allan Keller of PlaneWave Instruments about their new products and services. See additional videos from the 2013 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Return to our Product Videos page.

Choosing Your Astronomy Equipment

Advanced Imaging Conference 2013 Videos

Watch senior editor Dennis di Cicco's interviews with vendors at the October 2013 Advanced Imaging Conference.

Product Videos & Demonstrations

PlaneWave Instruments at AIC 2011

Tony Flanders PlaneWave Instruments' CDK telescopes are among the most advanced designs currently made for serious deep-sky imaging as explained by Rick Hedrick.     Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Click here to return to our Product Videos page.

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Advanced Imaging Conference Videos

Videotaped interviews with vendors at the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference are now available.

People, Places, and Events

An Astro-Blast at NEAF 2010

Amateurs gathered in Suffern, New York, to check out the latest gear at the 19th annual Northeast Astronomy Forum.

Product Videos & Demonstrations

PlaneWave Instruments at AIC 2009

Tony Flanders Rick Hedrick discusses PlaneWave Instruments' line of Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrographs with apertures from 12.5 to 20 inches.     Click here to see additional videos from the 2009 Advanced Imaging Conference in San Jose, California. Click here to return to our Product Videos page.

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AIC 2009 Videos

Videotaped interviews with vendors at the 2009 Advanced Imaging Conference are now available.

People, Places, and Events

Astro-gear Galore in Pasadena

The Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show drew a large crowds last weekend in Pasadena, California.

People, Places, and Events

Telescopes Galore at NEAF

Dozens of new products debut at the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show.