Steve Collingwood is an independent telescope engineer and currently the only factory trained and certified Meade technician in the U.K.
I am a director of Pulsar Observatories and spend most of my time installing our fantastic observatories all over the country. You can check out Pulsar observatories here:
I own the historical company of Broadhurst Clarkson and Fuller Ltd which has a trading history dating back to 1785. BC&F lives on through my own workshop and I still use many original tools from the old workshop in London.
I have over ten years experience in running the Meade U.K service department. I was the last ever craftsman at Broadhurst Clarkson & Fuller Ltd – a telescope company first founded in 1750 by Benjamin Martin. Keeping the art of classic telescope making and restoration alive and preserving the traditional skills and tooling which would otherwise be lost. for now, the BC&F website can be found here: www.bcftelescopes.co.uk
I was very privileged to have been commissioned to restore Sir Patrick Moore’s telescopes some years ago too. Patrick was a close friend and is sadly missed. You will not find his name used on my website to advertise or promote anything. Whilst being a Meade specialist, I have a broad experience of working on most major brands of instruments including Celestron, Skywatcher, Explore Scientific, Bresser, and Vixen
A keen amateur astronomer for many years, I occasionally enjoy observing from my home observatory in rural Kent. Sadly the weather rarely allows it! I am also a keen supporter of the Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux where I help maintain the historic Telescopes. I sponsor the Astronomy Festival each year and generally make a nuisance of myself. It’s a wonderful place to visit. I am a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society but the society magazine uses words I struggle to understand.. Furthermore I have also reached the dizzying heights of gaining my Stargazer badge with the Brownies.
Registered Address: 14 Nortons Way, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6TB