A $32 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against the largest consumer telescope companies in the U.S. including Synta and Ningbo Sunny amongst others. The lawsuit alleges that these companies engaged in a price-fixing conspiracy, rigging bids, and partitioning the U.S. telescope market, causing consumers to pay artificially high prices for telescopes since 2005. As per the lawsuit, these actions violated the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, as well as various state antitrust and consumer protection laws. To qualify for a payout from the $32 million settlement, one must have purchased a telescope manufactured by any defendant or alleged co-conspirator between January 1, 2005, and September 6, 2023, while residing in one of the qualifying U.S. states. The payout amount will depend on the number of valid and timely claim forms received. This case has broader implications as it underscores the importance of vigilant enforcement of antitrust laws across all sectors and reinforces consumers' rights to seek redress in cases of anticompetitive conduct. Similar cases in other industries serve as a cautionary tale for manufacturers and retailers, emphasizing that such collusion at the expense of consumers is both unlawful and punishable by heavy fines.