Adaptive Optics Made Simple
ClearStar™ Adaptive Optics improves resolution for telescopes used in the astronomy, aerospace, and space-based asset tracking industries.
Affordable and Easy-To-Use Adaptive Optics
Our technology is advancing the frontiers of adaptive optics and free-space optical communication, transforming how the world sees and communicates through space. From high-resolution imaging to cutting-edge optical communications, ClearStar adaptive optics solutions empower astronomers, aerospace leaders, and government agencies to unlock new levels of precision and performance.
Born from deep expertise in astronomy and optics, we build technologies for those pushing the boundaries of exploration, discovery, and security beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Precision Crafted for the Demands of Space
Astronomy-Driven Innovation
Developed by scientists and engineers with decades of experience in observatory instrumentation.
Smaller Telescopes, Greater Reach
Unlock new imaging capabilities without the need for massive, observatory-scale equipment.
Trusted by Aerospace and Government
Supporting critical SDA and ISR missions with rugged, high-performance optical systems.
Supporting Exploration, Security, and Discovery
HartSCI serves leaders across the astronomical research, aerospace, and government sectors — delivering optical and communication solutions for ground-based observatories, space asset tracking, and defense-related missions.
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ClearStar™ represents the future of laser communication — a flexible, scalable system tailored for astronomy, space situational awareness, and research applications.
Built for the Stars.
Ready for the Future.
Join the innovators who are expanding our view of the universe —
and safeguarding our future in space.
Latest News
Arizona Photonics Days 2025
Our President and Founder, Dr. Michael Hart, gave a talk at the Arizona Photonics Days conference, discussing the state of the art in commercialized Adaptive Optics technology and HartSCI’s leadership in that market.
HartSCI Presents at Optics Valley Quarterly Member Meeting
Thanks to the Optics Valley group for the opportunity to discuss the state of commercialized Adaptive Optics for Space Domain Awareness and laser communications applications!
HartSCI Delivering Ground-to-Space Laser Communications Technology
HartSCI is pleased to announce that the company is contracted to deliver adaptive optics technology to a customer in support of ground-to-space laser communications. Space systems currently form the backbone of worldwide communications networks, both civilian and...
HartSCI Is Moving!
We’re excited to announce that HartSCI has outgrown our present facility and we’re moving to new larger premises effective June 11 2024! We’re staying in our beloved Tucson but our new address will be: 4565 S. Palo Verde Road, Suite 203 Tucson, AZ 85714 The expansion...
HartSCI Wins Contract to Advance Guide Star Laser Technology
HartSCI, in partnership with the University of New Mexico, has been awarded a $1.25M contract, FA9451-24-C-X003, from the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance novel technology in the lasers used to make guide beacons for adaptive optics (AO). Advanced laser-guided...
HartSCI’s Dr. Michael Hart Delivered AO Short Course at SPIE in Yokohama
HartSCI’s President Dr. Michael Hart presented the short course on Adaptive Optics and Wave Propagation through Random Media at the SPIE meeting on Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation in Yokohama, Japan. This full-day course was offered on Sunday, June 16, at...