KW Telescope is committed to providing quality telescopes and accessories at affordable prices. We are owned and operated by experienced astronomers who provide the highest level of assistance with utmost patience and courtesy.

Our 2200 square foot facility is filled with a selection of telescope packages that are suitable for beginners to experts. We also have a huge selection of optics and accessories, binoculars, microscopes and observing aids.

The store features framed astrophotos throughout taken by us and by our customers. These beautiful photos showcase what can be done by amateur astronomers with modest cameras and equipment. The photos you see on this website are also contributed by customers using equipment and training they received from us.

We provide in-store training and seminars in our classroom facility. This ensures long term after-sale support and guidance to help customers get the most value from their purchase.

We also provide public and corporate services in the forms of on-site talks, lunch & learns, and star parties.

OWNER BIOS

KW Telescope is owned and operated by astronomers Brady Johnson and Brian Dernesch. Both are active in promoting astronomy within the community and within the local astronomy club.

The founder and Education Director of KW Telescope, Dr. Brady Johnson, served 6 years on the executive council of the KW Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada including three years as Vice President, two years as President, and one as Past President.

Brady has given many talks at club meetings, and is a regular contributor to the club's professional newsletter. He also gives talks to schools, businesses and astronomy clubs in and around southwestern Ontario, as well as at major star parties including Canada's largest annual star party, Starfest.

Brian Dernesch is co-owner and Business Manager of KW Telescope, and has been an amateur astronomer for most of his life. Brian’s enthusiasm for the hobby of amateur astronomy and of space exploration in general fuel a commitment to service.

Brady has been an industry consultant for telescope and accessory design since the store began doing business in 2004. Both Brady and Brian are active in product development and work hard to put new products and innovations in the hands of fellow enthusiasts. FotoSharp and the KWIQ Guider are two examples of products developed by KW Telescope.

If you have a question regarding our product line or a general question concerning astronomy, the KW Telescope Team is there to help. Please come visit us!

Brian Dernesch
KW Telescope
100 Victoria Street N, Unit C
Kitchener, ON
Canada N2H 6R5

www.kwtelescope.com
519-745-5757