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Now working with International Film, Media and Publishing Companies to create totally unique working telescopes and tripods.
Just released ALTERED CARBON, by NETFLIX.
WE BUILT AND DESIGNED THE TELESCOPE & MOUNT FOR THIS BLOCKBUSTER.
More information on the "custom builds" page and Facebook.
Just released ALTERED CARBON, by NETFLIX.
WE BUILT AND DESIGNED THE TELESCOPE & MOUNT FOR THIS BLOCKBUSTER.
More information on the "custom builds" page and Facebook.
Now on tour in Australia................
As featured in the following magazines....
Sky at night, five stars
All About Space, Editors choice, five stars
How it Works, Editors choice, five stars
Astronomy Now Magazine feature spread
Featured in Stuff Magazine
& The Daily Mail Magazine as cover shot
Sky at night, five stars
All About Space, Editors choice, five stars
How it Works, Editors choice, five stars
Astronomy Now Magazine feature spread
Featured in Stuff Magazine
& The Daily Mail Magazine as cover shot
Moonraker has the X Factor.... Terminator & Delta Pod.
& as featured in Bloomberg Pursuits Magazine.
From now on when purchasing a Moonraker telescope all optics without a test report from the manufacturers are being sent to Es Reid, a lens expert. He has kindly agreed to check, collimate, clean and assess my lenses for quality and performance.
Ah..... peace of mind, knowing that not only does your unique creation bring you pleasure to look at, but the quality of the vista set before you is a good as the limits of said lens.
Just thought you'd like to know!
This service also applies to all clients who choose to supply their own unique glass.
Ah..... peace of mind, knowing that not only does your unique creation bring you pleasure to look at, but the quality of the vista set before you is a good as the limits of said lens.
Just thought you'd like to know!
This service also applies to all clients who choose to supply their own unique glass.
WELCOME TO MOONRAKER TELESCOPES
THE CREATOR OF UNIQUE AND BESPOKE REFRACTORS
& DELTA PODS
“How many things have been denied one day, only to become realities the next!”
Jules Verne, From the Earth to the Moon
"WOW
This is one of the most beautiful long focus refractors Ive ever seen. This scope was made
with a lot of love. Im so glad to see our iStar achromatic doublet mounted in it.
.... now compare this hand crafted beauty with any mass produced,
big name brand refractor.... pretty sad sight, right?
I sure hope to see more scopes like these in the future.
My congratulations to the guy who designed it and produced it.
regards,"
Ales, Owner of Istar Optical.
Moonraker Nebular, Istar 102 f12.
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" I was lucky enough to take an up-close look at the Moonraker scope
owned by Simon Fletcher over the weekend. Also had the chance to view
Saturn through it. I must say I have never seen such quality engineering
is a scope by any other manufacturer. The look, feel and beauty of the
scope is totally second to none.""Moonraker Telescopes so not booorring! But beautiful and a delight to behold. I am envious of few people, but those lucky enough to own a Moonraker telescope number among them. I one day hope to join them, not because I am wealthy and want to show off at star parties, but because I appreciate the imagination, design and engineering brilliance that is embodied in each one of these marvellous creations Why should I not treat myself to the best if I am prepared to work for it?"
At Moonraker you don't buy what we make, we make what you want to buy!
A Moonraker APM driven 150mm f8 finished April 2015.............
"Sky at Night" magazine gives Moonraker Nebula 100mm f12
FIVE Stars in February 2015 issue.
Click on the text below to view Sky at Night magazine 360 degree rotatable image.
F13 custom refractor, full length counter weight, 50mm finder
60mm triplet which can balance a 2" diagonal and 2" eyepiece
NEWS FLASH........We are please to announce that Moonraker, in conjunction with Starlight instruments is in
receipt of the first Feathertouch focusers.
These ARE DIFFERENT, polished, anodized or plated to exactly match our unique range of refractors, more info on the blog
A service only available by Moonraker Telescopes.
receipt of the first Feathertouch focusers.
These ARE DIFFERENT, polished, anodized or plated to exactly match our unique range of refractors, more info on the blog
A service only available by Moonraker Telescopes.
80mm Apo triplet f7
Christen 94mm f6.8 triplet custom build.
Zeiss 80mm f15 in 24 carat gold plate.
The New 102 f12 Nebula Class refractor, pick your own colour and finish.
Moonraker Telescopes
"The Artistry behind the Utility"
These telescopes are not style over substance, they are beautifully engineered, New Age refractors that embody the highest building standards of a bygone era without slavishly copying the past. Each one being created for the discerning astronomer who is seeking a unique instrument to survey the heavens. With focal lengths from f5 through to f16, Moonraker Telescopes has sought to design refractors unlike any other. Acknowledging that astronomers desire refractors that best suit their area of astronomical interest, we have never been a "one design suits all" telescope maker, which is what makes us unique.
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"I'm so overwhelmed by the workmanship and beauty of each instrument you create.You stirred up memories of my youth I was 9 years old in New York City when I looked thru a telescope for the first time I thought I landed on the moon .Then my first trip to the New York Hayden Planetarium I was hooked . After the show next to a meteorite, I saw it , a 6" reflector I stood there many time thinking how beautiful it was. .Four years later I earned enough to buy a 4" reflector .Fast forward.At 61 I'm lucky enough to hear about you and see your creations it made me feel like that 9 years old again looking at your work .You are very gifted craftsmen.I hope there's one or two with my name on them! It's wonderful when one finds his bliss everyone feels it.
Regards,"
Alan
"If Isambard Kingdom Brunel had fancied photographing the heavens, he'd be triumphantly having his picture taken next to this astro-imaging contraption..........................."
Simon Osborne-Walker, Editor Stuff Magazine.
"This is the most stylish telescope we've ever featured in All About Space
magazine,...quicker to cool down to outside temperatures than standard
refractors....a focuser tube that turns with incredible smoothness...a
top quality coated lens...you're certainly getting every penny of your
money's worth. A perfect marriage between high end telescope and vintage sci-fi pop"
Editors choice, "All About Space" Magazine, testing the 80mm Dark Matter prototype in preparation for the 102 f7 high spec triplet which will launch soon..................
"What is the most beautiful looking telescope you have ever seen ? A good question ! Whatever your answer was - it's incorrect - this unit IS the best looking telescope you have ever seen - and also one of the highest performing - now you can own one yourself !!"
Cris Ellis, Owner of Astronomy Alive, Australia's Premier Telescope outlet.
This is what Mr Yates had to say about the f5 Wideboy RF Moonraker telescope..........
"Well what can i say about the 6" Moonraker F5 Refractor Well the first thing is it's fit and finish screams quality and outstanding craftsmanship the attention to detail is second to none this kind of craftsmanship seems to be from a bygone era when making money was not the main aim Mark in my opinion is a man who Love's to make telescopes first and foremost and wants to supply a quality product.
THE SCOPE IN USE IN THE FIELD. I used the 6" f5 Rich field refractor over a few nights at Kielder star party and found that it gave stunning views of many deep sky objects (with and without filters) M31 was a sight to behold the double cluster shone out like diamonds on a jet black background M57 was fantastic at different magnifications the dumbbell nebular again stunning i would say that the scope gave me some of the best views i have ever seen.through a telescope of this type and size." Tom Yates
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We create our stunning telescopes with top flight optics. All of which produce stunning views of the heavens. Whether you choose to study double stars, traverse the surface of the moon and planets, seek out a myriad of galaxies or lose yourself in the Milky Way we have a refractor design that is right for you.
We offer a range of telescopes to suit all astronomers who want more than just a mass produced telescope at a price that reflects exceptional value for a bespoke handmade refractor.
We also undertake bespoke commissions, converting your existing refractor or creating a completely new model especially for you.
Cris Ellis, Owner of Astronomy Alive, Australia's Premier Telescope outlet.
This is what Mr Yates had to say about the f5 Wideboy RF Moonraker telescope..........
"Well what can i say about the 6" Moonraker F5 Refractor Well the first thing is it's fit and finish screams quality and outstanding craftsmanship the attention to detail is second to none this kind of craftsmanship seems to be from a bygone era when making money was not the main aim Mark in my opinion is a man who Love's to make telescopes first and foremost and wants to supply a quality product.
THE SCOPE IN USE IN THE FIELD. I used the 6" f5 Rich field refractor over a few nights at Kielder star party and found that it gave stunning views of many deep sky objects (with and without filters) M31 was a sight to behold the double cluster shone out like diamonds on a jet black background M57 was fantastic at different magnifications the dumbbell nebular again stunning i would say that the scope gave me some of the best views i have ever seen.through a telescope of this type and size." Tom Yates
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We create our stunning telescopes with top flight optics. All of which produce stunning views of the heavens. Whether you choose to study double stars, traverse the surface of the moon and planets, seek out a myriad of galaxies or lose yourself in the Milky Way we have a refractor design that is right for you.
We offer a range of telescopes to suit all astronomers who want more than just a mass produced telescope at a price that reflects exceptional value for a bespoke handmade refractor.
We also undertake bespoke commissions, converting your existing refractor or creating a completely new model especially for you.
Image curtasy Of "Stuff" Magazine, the worlds No1 magazine for innovation & design. And they came to Moonraker for the ultimate Refractor!
Another Editors choice form This Months "All About Space " magazine
Thanks to Steve Ringwood & Astronomy Now Magazine.