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An insight and information about Orion Optics UK - manufaturer of Astronomical Telescopes and Quality Optics.
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T H E S T O R Y S O F A R
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Barry Pemberton
John Pemberton
A young Barry Pemberton(circa 1961) with his first
home-made telescope
An early and highly successfulEuropa telescope
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T H E S T O R Y S O F A R
Once upon a time . . .. . . in 1984, Barry
Pemberton
established Orion Optics UK
in the humble premises of his
garage fitted out with
grinding, figuring and
polishing machines.
Early success prompted a
move to new premises in
1987 and production of their
first 150mm
Schmidt-Newtonian.
Business has steadily grown
since and now the company
exports telescopes and
optical components
worldwide.
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Orion Optics UK are now a major player in the manufacture of quality certifiab
telescopes. Heavy investment in state-of-the-art technology and the aquisitio
the business ensure that optics and telescopes produced in the Crew factory
ble optics which feature across their range of
on of some of the best optical technicians in
are world class.
Image: Peter Shah (UK)
Optical surfaces are
tested up to 29 times
as they pass through
the many process of
being turned from a
blank piece of galss to a
highly accurate figured
mirror or lens
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High ReflectivityCoating
Today, the company is now run by Barry’s son John Pemberton.
The factory occupies 650 square metres and employs an ever
growing workforce of skilled technicians.
Orion Optics are proud to be able to say
that all the components they use are
manufactured or sourced in the UK
Image: Adam Jesionkiewicz (Poland)
Orion Optics UK now have a range
of telescopes to suit beginners
through to research Astronomy.
The highly customisable VX Range
offers great value for money.
The possibility of many different
options and mountings make it a
very desirable instrument.
The compact and powerful
OMC140 Maksutov Cassegrain
design . . . is probably, the best
catadioptric telescope available,
anywhere.
The carbon fibre CT Ultra
Newtonians incorporate the best
optics available anywhere, that’s
guaranteed!
To suit the higher end of the
market the dedicated Carbon AG
Astrograph Range and the ODK
Range of Optimised Dall-Kirkhams
are exported to 20 countries
around the world.
A growing reputation
of OOUK’s products
is testimony of their
success and quality.
Across the length
and breadth of the
country, telescopes
and optical
components can be
found in universities
and private
businesses.
Custom made
telescopes are
helping with cutting
edge astronomy
projects in ESO’s
sites in Chile and
La Palma.
Image: Máximo Ruiz (Spain)
VX
CT
range
Image: Mike Sidonio (Kotara NSW Australia)
AGOMC
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www.orionoptics
.co.uk
Please visit our website for full details,
specifications and prices of our
products - you will also find an ever
growing gallery of superb images taken
with our telescopes.
All of the deep sky images in this
publication were imaged with our
equipment.
Image: Adam Jesionkiewicz (Poland)
Image: Adam Jesionkiewicz (Poland)
We also have a mobile site for
smartphone users.
You will find a direct link on the main
website or the address is
www.orionoptics.co.uk/smart
or use this QR code for a direct link to
the mobile site . . .
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THE choice for EXPERTS & AMATEURS
UNITS 21 + 22, THIRD AVENUECREWE, CHESHIRE CW1 [email protected] technical enquiries: [email protected]
SALES 01270 500089 ENQUIRIES 01270 251559 FAX 01270 251213
www.orionoptics.co.ukHigh Reflectivity
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All Orion Optics UKTelescopes are madein Crewe
We present our versatile VX range ofprecision astronomical telescopes with
lots of mount options and upgrades,there is a model to suit all price brackets.
An excellent performer for both visualastronomy and astrophotography.
Each standard tube assembly includes:1/6PV HiLux Optics • Fan Assisted
Cooling on Optics • 9 Point PrimaryMirror Cell • Tube Trims • OC1 Focuser
Quality Spider • 50mm Finder ScopeBlack Tube Cradles
*One 25mm Eyepiece*only included with inclusion of mount system
precisionnewtonian telescopes
£view the full VX range and buy direct from our website . . .
Model shown above: VX8 f6 on EQ6 Mount
