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Pick a target, it does the pointing
Choose "Moon" or "Saturn" in the app and the telescope turns to it. No star charts, no fiddly knobs, no guessing.
Launching March 29, 2027 · Smart backyard telescope
See the night sky, skip the manual.
Nightfield Optics is a small telescope that finds the Moon, planets and nebulae on its own and shows them on your phone. It launches on March 29, 2027. Sign up now to hear first.
Free account. No payment. 12 Telegram stickers unlock in your account on March 29, 2027.
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Finds itfor you
On your phoneno eyepiece
City modefor bright skies
Faint targetsbrought out
Backpacksized
Night logof what you saw
The telescope, in three parts
Here's what Nightfield Optics is designed to do. Full specifications and price will be announced before launch day.
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Made for a regular backyard
Most people don't live under dark skies. It's designed for suburban yards and balconies, with a mode for bright, light-polluted skies.
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Faint things, brought out
Instead of squinting into an eyepiece, you watch the image build up on your phone as the telescope collects light, so faint nebulae show their color.
Launch date
That's the day Nightfield Optics goes public. Here's what happens between now and then, and what you get by signing up.
140days to go
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Today
Sign-ups are open
Create a free account to join the launch list and reserve your Night Shift Crew sticker pack. No payment, no commitment.
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Before launch
Updates by email
We'll send launch news, specifications and price to everyone on the list before they go public.
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March 29, 2027
Launch day
Nightfield Optics launches. Members hear about it first, and the Night Shift Crew stickers unlock in every account.
Four things to find from a backyard
You don't need a telescope for any of these. On a clear night, look up with your eyes or a pair of binoculars. Times are for the Northern Hemisphere.
The Moon
Craters stand out best along the line between light and dark, so a half Moon shows more detail than a full one.
- Distance
- About 239,000 miles
- Best
- Any month
The Pleiades (M45)
A small, tight cluster of blue stars, bright enough to spot by eye even from a city.
- Distance
- About 440 light-years
- Best
- Nov to Feb evenings
Orion Nebula (M42)
A glowing cloud where new stars form. Look for the fuzzy "star" in the middle of Orion's sword.
- Distance
- About 1,300 light-years
- Best
- Dec to Mar evenings
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Our nearest big neighbor galaxy, and the farthest thing most people can see without a telescope. You'll need a dark sky.
- Distance
- About 2.5 million light-years
- Best
- Sep to Dec evenings
Photos are by amateur astrophotographers on Unsplash, using their own gear. They were not taken with a Nightfield Optics telescope.
Unlocks on launch day
Meet the Night Shift Crew
12 Telegram stickers we drew for this project. Create a free account now, and on March 29, 2027 the whole pack unlocks in your account.
What signing up does
You join the launch list
Your account puts you on the list for March 29, 2027. It costs nothing and doesn't commit you to anything.
You get the stickers at launch
On March 29, 2027, open your account and tap "Add to Telegram". The Night Shift Crew is yours to keep.
You hear first
Launch news, specifications and price reach your inbox before they go public.
Straight answers
When does it launch?
Nightfield Optics launches on March 29, 2027. If anything about the date changes, everyone with an account will hear it from us by email first.
How much will it cost?
The price hasn't been announced yet. We'll email it to everyone on the list before launch day.
Can I buy or pre-order it?
Not yet. We aren't taking payments or pre-orders right now. Sign up and we'll email you as soon as you can.
What do I get for signing up?
The Night Shift Crew sticker pack, 12 Telegram stickers, which unlock in your account on launch day, March 29, 2027. You'll also get launch news by email before anyone else.
How do I add the stickers?
From March 29, 2027, log in, open your account and tap "Add to Telegram". Until then, the button shows the unlock date. You need the Telegram app on your phone or computer.
Will you sell my email?
No. We use it only to run your account and to email you about Nightfield Optics. You can unsubscribe or delete your account anytime. See our Privacy Policy.
Who are you?
A small team building a beginner-friendly smart telescope. Questions? Email [email protected].
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