Optical Guidance Systems

Optical Guidance Systems Optical Guidance Systems is a provider of telescopes, mountings, and computer control systems & accessories for business or home use!

About OGS

Optical Guidance Systems is in our 38th year of providing research quality telescopes, mountings, computer control systems, and accessories to a discerning clientele. OGS was the first telescope maker to earn global acceptance for the Ritchey-Chretien RC line of optical tube assemblies, and with well over 100 telescopes worldwide. Our new partnership with Astro Systeme Austria now

allows us to offer telescopes as large as 1.75 meters. Our Mission

The OGS mission is to continue to provide our customers with superior performance and years of trouble-free operation by building instruments that are the ultimate in optical and mechanical excellence complimented by sophisticated automated controls and Internet capabilities. And whether your interest is in visual observation, electronic imaging, photometry or spectroscopy, it is mission critical for us to furnish an instrument to meet your requirements.

05/23/2026

https://www.facebook.com/SierraRemoteObservatories

Sierra Remote Observatories: A remote astronomical observatory with unparalleled seeing, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. We hope you enjoy the stunning images from our astrophotgraphers & astronomers.
Keith B. Quattrocchi, MD, PhD
Owner & Founder

01/14/2026

What’s happening this week 🔬
• Mon (Jan 12) / BRAS Meeting
• Fri (Jan 16) / Discussion – Artificial Intelligence
• Fri / Evening Sky Viewing
• Sat (Jan 17) / Science Academy – Distances in Space
• Sat / Plus Night
Join us to explore the universe—no admission fee for most events.
brec.org/HRPO/Jan

Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center installs the .6 meter telescope. This OGS 24" Ritchey-Chretien telescope w...
10/16/2025

Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center installs the .6 meter telescope. This OGS 24" Ritchey-Chretien telescope was donated by Mr. Gary Shreve.

IC417 by Steve Reilly
01/16/2025

IC417 by Steve Reilly

OGS working at the US Military Academy West Point
09/18/2024

OGS working at the US Military Academy West Point

OGS RC20 Installed 20 years ago! Come to the celebration!
08/29/2024

OGS RC20 Installed 20 years ago! Come to the celebration!

Mark your calendars! We invite you to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Patterson Observatory on Thursday, September 5. Starting at 5:00pm we'll have Guest Speaker David Levy - Amateur Astronomer, Science Writer, and Discoverer of Comets & Minor Planets. Levy is the discoverer or co-discoverer of 23 comets and has authored 34 books. We will provide light refreshments. Weather permitting, the anniversary reception will be followed by a public observing session at the observatory.
Stargaze through the powerful Patterson Ritchey-Chretien Telescope with expert guides from the Huachuca Astronomy Club. This telescope is capable of observing objects one million times fainter than the human eye can detect. Admission is free, but space is limited. Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register by emailing [email protected].
Bring yourself, family and friends to explore the stars. RSVP today!

Trifid image by Ed moss. RC12.5 f/6 with ZWO 183MC camera. 75 minutes combined
08/27/2024

Trifid image by Ed moss. RC12.5 f/6 with ZWO 183MC camera. 75 minutes combined

1st light photo with the ASA 600RC and SBIG 4040 back illuminated at SRO California. Ten 2 minute exposures, unguided on...
06/10/2024

1st light photo with the ASA 600RC and SBIG 4040 back illuminated at SRO California. Ten 2 minute exposures, unguided on an AP3600 German mount. No post processing!

Optical Guidance Systems enjoyed seeing old friends and new at North East Astronomy Forum just outside of New York City,...
04/22/2024

Optical Guidance Systems enjoyed seeing old friends and new at North East Astronomy Forum just outside of New York City, NY

.5 meter IR tracking telescope being tested on a .83 meter optical flat. One of two ordered by a friendly foreign govern...
04/12/2024

.5 meter IR tracking telescope being tested on a .83 meter optical flat. One of two ordered by a friendly foreign government.

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Philadelphia, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12159475571

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