DOWNLOAD ORION'S FREE SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWER'S GUIDE
{"closeOnBackgroundClick":true,"bindings":{"bind0":{"fn":"function(){$.fnProxy(arguments,\'#headerOverlay\',OverlayWidget.show,\'OverlayWidget.show\');}","type":"quicklookselected","element":".ql-thumbnail .Quicklook .trigger"}},"effectOnShowSpeed":"1200","dragByBody":false,"dragByHandle":true,"effectOnHide":"fade","effectOnShow":"fade","cssSelector":"ql-thumbnail","effectOnHideSpeed":"1200","allowOffScreenOverlay":false,"effectOnShowOptions":"{}","effectOnHideOptions":"{}","widgetClass":"OverlayWidget","captureClicks":true,"onScreenPadding":10}
Home Community Center Customer Profiles Michael H.
As part of Orion's 40th Anniversary celebration, we reached out to some of our most loyal and long-term customers to help us look back and share some of the experiences they've had with Orion Telescopes & Binoculars over the years. Since 1975, the Orion team has been proud to offer superb customer service and support to our valued customers. Let's hear what longtime customer Michael Hamburg has to say.
Do you remember how or when you first heard about Orion Telescopes & Binoculars?
I first came upon the Orion name in Sky & Telescope [magazine] about 25 years ago.
Please share one of your most interesting or memorable stargazing experiences.
One of my most memorable experiences was showing Saturn through a 6" Orion Dobsonian mounted reflector for the first time to a bunch of inner-city high school students from my roof in Brooklyn.
What advice would you give to beginners who are interested in the hobby of amateur astronomy?
I recommend that beginners start simply: Learn the sky; use the naked eye and binoculars (Orion Mini-Giants are excellent); learn from whomever is willing to help; have patience.
Which Orion product do you most often recommend to fellow amateur astronomers?
I am a big fan of the 80mm ED refractor. It offers a wide field, relatively fast optics, quality construction, and pinpoint stars across the field of vision.
Do you have any memorable experiences with Orion Customer Service you would like to share?
Customer service helped me when I needed advice about repairing the rack-and-pinion focuser on my Orion 80mm ED refractor. The technicians did an excellent job with the repair.
Today, everyone at Orion is proud to continue our tradition of providing customers with the best service and support under the stars. We couldn't have reached our 40th Anniversary without help from customers like Michael Hamburg, and you too! Thanks for joining us, here's to 40 more years of affordable stargazing the Orion way!
Check out our colorful catalog, filled with hundreds of quality products.
See our eCatalogsSince 1975 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars has been offering telescopes for sale direct to customers. Now an employee-owned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee says it all.
Orion offers telescopes for every level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. From our entry level beginner telescopes for amateur astronomers to our Dobsonian telescopes to our most advanced Cassegrain telescopes and accessories, you can find the best telescope for you. Because we sell direct, we can offer you tremendous value at a great price. Not sure how to choose a telescope? Orion's Telescope Buyer's Guide is a great place to start.
Orion binoculars are known for quality optics at a great price. We offer binoculars for every viewing interest, including astronomical binoculars, compact binoculars, waterproof binoculars, birding binoculars, and sport and hunting binoculars.
Orion's telescope and astrophotography accessories will enhance your telescope enjoyment without breaking the bank. Expand your viewing experience with accessories ranging from moon filters to power-boosting Barlow lenses to advanced computerized telescope mounts. Capture breathtaking photos with our affordable astrophotography cameras. And when you're stargazing, Orion's telescope cases and covers, observing gear, red LED flashlights, astronomy books and star charts will make your observing sessions more convenient, comfortable and meaningful.
At Orion, we are committed to sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy and astrophotography with the amateur astronomy community. Visit the Orion Community Center for in-depth information on telescopes, binoculars, and astrophotography. You can find astrophotography "how to" tips and share your best astronomy pictures here. Submit astronomy articles, events, & reviews, and even become a featured Orion customer!