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Gazing Ball Telescope Wins at Stellafane | Concord News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
At Stellafane, the legendary Vermont telescope convention, a teen-turned-astrophotographer named Peter Michaud stunned attendees with his 35-pound refractor mounted on a garden gazing ball—turning a backyard ornament into a folding, ergonomic telescope that won top honors for mechanical design. His decades-long passion, sparked in high school and helping launch New Hampshire’s astronomy community, proves that innovation thrives when you think outside the lens—and maybe even the yard. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/09/13/homemade-telescope-lawn-ornament/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/acd0d1777ff2c04f Report issues to [email protected].