Celestron, Earth’s number one telescope brand, today announced the launch of the Lumina Program, a buy-one, give-one initiative designed to expand access to hands-on astronomy education for K-12 students across the United States.
For every Lumina telescope sold, Celestron will donate an identical Lumina telescope to a K-12 school in the United States, helping students gain real experience using astronomy equipment in classrooms, extracurricular STEM programs, and school-led events.
“Lumina is built around a simple idea: more students deserve the chance to experience the night sky up close,” said Corey Lee, CEO at Celestron. “By pairing every purchase with a donated telescope, we’re working alongside our customers to help bring astronomy into schools in a meaningful, hands-on way.”
Schools choose how to put their donated telescope to work, whether that’s in the classroom, through after-school programs, at school-hosted star parties, or by letting students take the telescope home to use with their families.
The Lumina Program is anchored by the Lumina 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope, a compact, beginner-friendly telescope that delivers bright, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. Its portable, easy-to-use design makes it well-suited for both home observing and educational settings.
Educators at K-12 public, private, and charter schools can learn more and apply to receive a donated telescope at celestron.com/lumina.
