Beginning with my first look through a telescope at the age of eight Astronomy has been a life-ling interest of mine. Nearly twenty years later I found myself in a position to pursue it more seriously, feeding off the knowledge and enthusiasm of the amateurs with whom I now spend most of my time under the stars. Astronomy is literally riding the shockwave of the information age. Amateurs worldwide are wielding tools that professionals of yesteryear could only dream of. Their collective zeal for visual observing, advanced imaging, and building the telescopes themselves, is continually blurring the lines between hobby and profession...between recreational pastime and scientific discovery.

In 2009 my efforts designing and fabricating custom components for myself transitioned into a successful business endeavor. I have been blessed with the opportunity to provide astronomers all over the world with the components they need. My sincerest thanks goes out to a steadily growing user base of observers, astrophotographers, and amateur telescope makers who have added my products to their arsenals.

Clear Skies! -- Curt Walker, Founder Optical Supports