SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2022

Research for ground- and space-based telescopes, supporting technologies, and instrumentation

Advancing astronomical engineering around the globe

We look forward to safely gathering in person 17—22 July 2022 in Montréal, Québec, Canada, for SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, the most valuable technical event for ground-based, airborne, and space-based telescopes, and their supporting instrumentation. With a strong program and an active community, this event allows researchers and engineers to share advancements, discoveries, challenges, and project updates with colleagues from around the world.

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Technical conferences with thousands of papers and presentations

Telescopes and systems

Optical, infrared, and millimeter wave
Ultraviolet to gamma ray
Ground-based and airborne telescopes and instrumentation
Optical and infrared interferometry and imaging
Adaptive optics systems
Observatory operations: strategies, processes, and systems
Modeling, systems engineering, and project management for astronomy

Technology advancements

Advances in optical and mechanical technologies for telescopes and instrumentation
Software and cyberinfrastructure for astronomy
Millimeter, submillimeter, and far-infrared detectors and instrumentation for astronomy
High energy, optical, and infrared detectors for astronomy

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Find suppliers and preview the latest technology

The Exhibition: A unique and valuable opportunity

Explore the offerings from top companies all in one location, discover new capabilities and innovative products, and make important connections to move your projects forward.

Emerging telescope technology on display at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation

Take a course

Meet instructors, learn from experts, and connect with peers

Join us onsite in Québec for live instruction. Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet face-to-face with an expert instructor and a group of people with similar goals and challenges. Topics addressed in courses include Systems Engineering, Modern Optical Testing, NIR Spectrograph Design, and more.

Make progress, learn, share, collaborate

Visit the SPIE Community Lounge

Join us for daily workshops related to building equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, as well as afternoon meetups and networking events throughout the week.