English, recent manufacture, engraved 'MOONLITE' and stamped to a plaque to the underside 'MoonRaker, Class: Galaxy, Serial No. 0025, Lens f8 90mm' constructed of machined and polished aluminium, with fast/slow rack and pinion geared focus to eyepiece, star finder, top handle, tripod mount long dew cap and cover, 20mm wide angle eyepice and eyepiece cover, length with dew cap 100cm
Moonraker Telescopes: Where Art Meets Astronomy
Moonraker Telescopes, based in the UK, is renowned for building bespoke astronomical instruments that blend exceptional performance with eye-catching design. Each telescope is hand-built using materials such as polished aluminium and brass, giving them a distinctive steampunk aesthetic that appeals as much to collectors as to serious astronomers.
Unlike mass-produced optics, Moonraker telescopes are built to order. The brand has gained global recognition for its unique ability to merge cutting-edge optical performance with artistic elegance. Whether displayed in a study or used under starry skies, a Moonraker telescope is as much a statement piece as it is a scientific instrument.
You can read about the company here:
https://moonrakertelescopes.co.uk/index.html
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English, recent manufacture, engraved 'MOONLITE' and stamped to a plaque to the underside 'MoonRaker, Class: Galaxy, Serial No. 0025, Lens f8 90mm' constructed of machined and polished aluminium, with fast/slow rack and pinion geared focus to eyepiece, star finder, top handle, tripod mount long dew cap and cover, 20mm wide angle eyepice and eyepiece cover, length with dew cap 100cm
Moonraker Telescopes: Where Art Meets Astronomy
Moonraker Telescopes, based in the UK, is renowned for building bespoke astronomical instruments that blend exceptional performance with eye-catching design. Each telescope is hand-built using materials such as polished aluminium and brass, giving them a distinctive steampunk aesthetic that appeals as much to collectors as to serious astronomers.
Unlike mass-produced optics, Moonraker telescopes are built to order. The brand has gained global recognition for its unique ability to merge cutting-edge optical performance with artistic elegance. Whether displayed in a study or used under starry skies, a Moonraker telescope is as much a statement piece as it is a scientific instrument.
You can read about the company here:
https://moonrakertelescopes.co.uk/index.html
Auction: Photographs, Optical Toys & Science, 15th Jul, 2025