About Optical Guidance Systems

About OGS

Optical Guidance Systems is in our 26th year of providing research quality telescopes, mountings, computer control systems, and accessories to a discerning clientele. OGS was the first telescope maker to earn global acceptance for the Ritchey-Chretien (RC) line of optical tube assemblies, and with well over 100 telescopes worldwide, we remain the #1 manufacturer of RC telescopes. As well, we continue to specialize in “turn-key” robotic and Internet-controlled telescope systems.

Our Mission

The OGS mission is to continue to provide our customers with superior performance and years of trouble-free operation by building instruments that are the ultimate in optical and mechanical excellence complimented by sophisticated automated controls and Internet capabilities. And whether your interest is in visual observation, photography or electronic imaging, photometry or spectroscopy, it is mission critical for us to furnish an instrument to meet your requirements.

The OGS Vision

Our goal is to provide you with forward-edge technology based on our proven methods, the finest quality products and services to our customers and to do this more efficiently and economically than our competitors. By satisfying our customers' needs, they will continue to do business with us and will recommend us to others.

Customer satisfaction is our objective

Whether it is product inquiry, quote request, order entry, urgent shipment, status update, technical discussion or general comment, we are always ready to help. We are also committed to providing our customers with the very best solutions. Our customers' success is our success. We look forward to building long term business relationships with our customers.

OGS Philosophy

OGS is committed to conducting its business according to the following principles:
  • Providing quality products that offer exceptional value to our customers.
  • Supporting our customers to make sure that our products deliver the value and performance that they expect.
  • Maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all areas of our business and our company's activities.
  • Continually striving to improve every aspect of our company.
Thank You.

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