28/10/2025
The Widescreen Centre has been selling Tele Vue eyepieces, telescopes and accessories for almost two decades. We are deeply saddened today to hear of the death of Al Nagler, founder of Tele Vue and somebody who has left a huge mark on the world of amateur astronomy over the decades, and leaves a remarkable legacy and has touched shelves of so many people.
Al and Judy came to Astrofest a few years back, alongside David and Sandra Nagler who have all been so supportive to us in the time we've known them. Our son Alex went to Tele Vue in upstate New York a few years ago for trainings and these days mans the Tele Vue section of our exhibitions. Many of you will have met members of the Tee Vue family at Astrofest, the Kelling Heath Star Parties or the Baker St Irregular Astronomers.
At the time of writing we're 4 days away from the International Astronomy Show in Warwickshire, and The Widescreen Centre will be there on Saturday (November 1st, 9-5), with Alex at the Tele Vue table.
The Tele Vue flag may be at half mast, but please stop by and leave messages in the book we will have there which will be forwarded to Tele Vue after the show.
Clear skies, and see you at ukastroshow.com
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It is with the most profound sense of loss, a broken heart, and tears in my eyes, that I tell this beloved community of amateur astronomers that I lost my father today. As I write, it's painfully hard to look over at the empty chair in our office we shared for the last 23-years. He passed suddenly and unexpectedly. Thankfully, it happened here at Tele Vue, a place he loved, with people he loved, and even with a telescope in hand.
My father was a naturally joyous person. It was just his nature. No matter what was happening around him or to him personally or professionally, he always saw the bright side of in any situation. Not having that gift myself, I was both in awe and jealous of how he could let things go and just be a grateful, happy person. Maybe that's because my father always had the stars to look up to and, with that, felt comfortable with his little place in the Universe. Now he's among his beloved stars and I'm sure he loves the view.
I could not have wished for or been blessed with a more loving, caring, and nurturing father. I hope that every time that first day of the weekend comes, you'll please just spare a moment to think of him on "SaturNday."
β David Nagler
