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™
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
PlaneWave Instruments Announces Partnership with HartSCI
PlaneWave Instruments and Hart Scientific Consulting International (HartSCI) have announced their new partnership to offer the world’s first commercially pre-integrated adaptive optics solution. PlaneWave Instruments manufactures world-class telescopes and observatory...
HartSCI at the 2017 AMOS Conference
Written by Stephen Warner on September 24, 2017. HartSCI saw great success at this years Advanced Maui Optical Space Surveillance Technologies Conference (AMOS). Several of its team members gave talks and poster presentations and produced four separately published...
HartSCI’s Image Restoration Technology Recognized by the Air Force Research Laboratory
Written by Stephen Warner on February 24, 2018. HartSCI has been recognized by the AFRL SBIR program for key advances in the Air Force’s capability for high-fidelity daylight imaging of satellites. HartSCI’s innovative image restoration technology enhances the Air...