Blogs
Tuesday Update 3 December 2024
What a week it’s been! 🚚 Brendan has been on the move, hand-delivering observatories to our local Aussie customers now that the stock has landed in Fremantle. It’s been fantastic seeing the excitement as these long-awaited products finally make their way home—thank you all for your patience and support! Brendan also managed to get back into his happy place: the workshop. Progress on the F4 Astrograph project is well underway, and he’s loving every moment of problem-solving and precision work. There’s something about being in the workshop that just brings the creative energy to life. 🔧✨ Pending the weather, Brendan might sneak out this weekend to enjoy some clear skies and capture footage that was missed during our last media day. Fingers crossed for a break in the clouds! 🤞 With the holiday season approaching, we’re all looking forward to a well-earned rest. But for now, it’s full steam ahead as we wrap up the year on a high note. Thanks for sticking with us, as always!
Tuesday Update 26 November 2024
This week, Brendan has been down in Albany, Western Australia, on a corporate business trip, enjoying a balmy 15°C (59°F)—classic spring weather for our southern regions! Back at HQ, it’s felt like we’re on a hamster wheel, juggling freight and goods. With customs cleared, we’re now waiting for confirmation to collect the Perth stock, while our UK shipment won’t arrive until the end of the month before going through the same process. Despite the busyness, Brendan managed to sneak away to the workshop—a space that’s as much his sanctuary as it is a workspace. He’s finally begun work on the F4 Astrograph project, a passion project that’s been on the cards for a while. Seeing him back at the CNC and bringing this build to life is always inspiring! In other news, Brendan and Jess are gearing up for a well-earned break. This Christmas, they’re heading to Bali for some much-needed R&R, marking their first real holiday (without work involved!) in nearly four years. Time to recharge!
Tuesday Update 19 November 2024
This week’s update is short and sweet! With Brendan away on personal leave, things have been a little quieter on the manufacturing front. However, in the background, some exciting movements are happening. For our US customers, stock has officially landed in the USA and is making its way to the warehouse. We’re working hard behind the scenes to finalise stock levels and ensure shipping is seamless. For our Australian customers, we’ve just received fantastic news—our ship will arrive this Thursday! Once processed by customs, all stock will be moved to the Perth warehouse. We’ll be in touch soon with tracking numbers or collection details for your orders in the coming week. An announcement will be made once we are ready to move the stock from Pre-Order to Available on the website, so keep an eye out if youve been waiting. Until then, talk soon! 🌟
Tuesday Update 11 November 2024
The week that was… we’re thrilled to announce our new website is officially live! Brendan’s put in some solid hours to make it as user-friendly as possible, and any feedback from you is welcome—good, bad, or anything in between! Brendan's out of state for the rest of the week, but Jess and Dan are holding down the fort and ready to help if you need anything. This past weekend, we had a fantastic time at Astrofest, and last night, Brendan and Dan had the honour of speaking at the Astronomical Society of Western Australia (ASWA). They shared the story behind our observatories, their experiences at NEAF, and insights into the SP3 Focusers. Thanks to everyone who joined us!