About Us
In the late 1950s, Tom Johnson worked as CEO and founder of Valor Electronics in Gardena, California. He was searching for a telescope to introduce his sons to the wonders of stargazing. When he couldn't find one he liked, he built a 6" reflector from scratch. The project sparked Johnson's interest in the hobby of telescope making. Over time, he began constructing larger and more complex instruments. Celestron has been an optics industry for decades, ever since Tom Johnson unveiled the game-changing C8. We strive to continue his legacy by continually developing exciting products with revolutionary technologies.