Our story
We started Stargaze Optics in Pasadena with a simple goal: help more people experience the night sky with equipment that performs as promised.
Mission
Make astronomy accessible, honest, and inspiring. We cut through buzzwords and recommend gear that matches your goals and budget.
How we curate
We field-test telescopes under real skies. If a product underperforms, we don’t sell it. Simple.
Meet the team
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Mia Alvarez — Founder
Astrophotographer and educator with 12+ years in the field. Favorite target: the Rosette Nebula.
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Sam Patel — Support Lead
Dobsonian wizard and alignment guru. Favorite object: Saturn’s Cassini Division.
Sustainability & community
We repair and repurpose gear to reduce waste and donate kits to school astronomy clubs. Ask about our trade-in program.
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