Highlights from SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation

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Don't miss the leading event where researchers and engineers share emerging technology in astronomical telescopes and instrumentation. Below, find videos and photos from past years of this event and related content important to the astronomy community.

Person standing at a podium with SPIE branding, presenting a slide showing the M51 Whirlpool Nebula image and related diagrams at SPIE's Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation conference..

Award winning recognition

Awards recognize hard work and honor excellence. SPIE is happy to announce these winners for best presentations.

Winners were announced at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation in July 2024.

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