First Light is the trusted source for professional and high-end optical and observatory related equipment.

We are a team of industry professionals who partner with our customers to realize their astronomy and space related goals. Providing impactful solutions and support tailored to meet the needs of our customers from concept through completion. 

A product catalog curated by professionals:

Our staff has decades of experience building and operating world-class observatories that push the boundaries.

We have simplified the experience of purchasing observatory-related equipment by only recommending products and packages of the highest quality and reliability.

First Light Astronomy Capabilities:

• Unmatched product knowledge and sales support
• Custom optomechanical design and manufacturing 
• CAD design and system fit-checks
• Complex imaging trains and backfocus calculations
• Custom software development 
• Observatory management systems
• Full turn-key observatory systems
• Installation and commissioning services
• After-sales support