Al Nagler RIP

[Richard Navarrete]

𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫

𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟓 — 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

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."

— David Nagler

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[Peter Santangeli]

Sigh. A real loss to the whole community.

A pioneer who changed everything in Astronomy.

pete

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[Vishal Kasliwal]

RIP Al - you will be dearly missed....

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[Akarsh Simha]

Me and Sanath had the pleasure and privilege of meeting the man who changed the way we experience the heavens at NEAF during April this year. This was shortly before he turned 90. His absence is a certain loss to the astronomy community. I will have David and Sandy Nagler in my thoughts.

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[Ted Hauter]

Wow! What an truly unique life Uncle AL... (glad did not stick with the television thing ;)

About 2010 I met him at the NEAF vendors party and I had broght a bunch of mags with Tele Vue ads in them to talk to him about as I was fairly new to astro and he was very generous to spend his time with me and later on I think he got a lot out of the memories and knowledge he shared.

For those who don't know the level of quality and effort that goes into receiving  that TV 85mm telescope is second to none. I always remember the level of attention to each of the whole.

Tele Vue Products 

TV 85mm

TV NP101mm

40mm plossls

Everbrite Diagonals

Sol Searchers

55mm Plossl (my favorite)

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[Mark Wagner]

Big loss, but we all benefit from his expertise and enthusiasm still.  A legacy.

And yes, he was known affectionately far and wide as Uncle Al.

I was fortunate to have been introduced to him by his observing friend Edwin Hirsch, who was an avid solar observer and the #1 distributor for DayStar H-Alpha filters which I think he combined with Uncle Al's fine refractors.  I was lucky enough to work with Al and put together his (and Edwin's) first commercial websites.  Professional web developers eventually took that business, and did a great job for Al.  I also distributed Tele Vue products for a short time, working with Al and David (until I creatively sold my way out of favor).

My favorite memory of Al though was setting up between him and JMI's owner (Jim Burr?) at the Riverside Telescope Maker's Conference in southern California a few times.  I'm sure Ozer must have Al Nagler stories from those days.  I would constantly chuckle at the sight of Al wearing his ball cap, with the fake pony tail hanging out the back!  Fun and funny guy, great sense of humor.

RIP Al, you were my favorite uncle.  Great memories.

Mark

[Ted Hauter]

You can go you schoemschapel online  to purchase a Memory Tree in AL's honor.

There you can include a note that will be included in a tribute with your name if you'd wish.

Ted Hauter

"Probably getting a closer view now! You were almost as close Al, when sharing your passion with your own tools of astronomy. "

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[Ted Hauter]