Any heard of a company called Astronomia?

[mwalke36]

As the title says really.

I was just wondering if anyone has any good or bad information about this company. They have some good prices on certain items with free p&p.

Thanks

Mark:icon_salut:

[Beyond_Vision]

Do you mean Astronomica?

[mwalke36]

Do you mean Astronomica?

Definately Astronomia.

https://www.astronomia.co.uk/astro/index.aspx

[Sam]

They've got a shop in Dorking, I've been in there a couple of times to browse and they were friendly and helpful.

Sam

[Beyond_Vision]

Astronomica are well known in the UK. Astronomia I have never heard of.

Regards

Kevin

[Starjumper]

I have been in their store a couple times and bought bits of kit,

they seem helpful and friendly,they are in Dorking Surrey.

John

[mwalke36]

Thanks to all that replied. I've just gone for the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130. At £116 delivered for my 1st scope I cant complain. I would have loved to have spent more, but its a recession after all:).

Heres hoping for lots of clear skies.

Mark

[Leegsi]

I have heard of them and a few friends have used them with no problems.

I think they give discount to HantsAstro or help out with reviews

[TheThing]

I think that Astro_Baby knows of them/has used them with success.

[Astro_Baby]

Astronomia - in Dorking. They are just down the road from me. I havent bought a great deal from them just Baader 5mm as they had one in stock after the price hike and I cant resist a bargain and also a few EPs for my sister when she was down to see me and her birthday was coming up and she got all 'needy' on me . OH I also bought my Celestron EP kit and a few small bits from there before I was on SGL.

Matt, the young guy in the shop most of the time is an enthusiastic astronomer himself and he knows his stock well. They are friendly and solid as dealers and I'd have no reason not to say they are sound to buy from. I'd not have any issues buying from them myself for sure.

They were also kind enough to lend me a bit of kit for a review I am writing at the momemnt - ssshhhh cant tell you about it yet

[barkis]

I've not heard of them until now. although living up in the wild North here, that shouldn't come as a surprise..

Ron.

[JimBobs63]

Hi,

I popped in to this shop about a month ago to discuss a first scope (when funds allow...!)

I spoke to Matt. Had a very good chat - as has been said already, he is enthusiastic, knows his stuff, and was about to leave at the end of work that day to go observing down at Winchester (I think) - so he's definitely a "hands on" astronomer...!

Best Wishes,

Jim

[robfrost77]

Tried to purchase a laser collimator and red light torch from them on the 18th Feb. Still not received the items and after no response to emails, unfortunately, have requested to cancel the order. I'm patient, but if a shop can't be bothered to at least notify you if a problem has occurred with the order so you can prepare a longer wait, then I can't be bothered to place my custom with them.

Harsh I know, but thats the world we live in now!!

[parsecundo]

I bought my stuff from them. They are well informed and helpful but promised delivery in 1 to 2 weeks and it was over a month. Also I bought an extra eyepiece from them and they forgot to send it, had to chase them up after a week. Whether I use them again or not will depend on how they deal with me in future. Better the devil you know than the .......

[ScottS]

I think they normally advertise in Sky at Night mag.

[knobby]

Been there in person, very helpful and appeared pretty knowledgeable. No idea about delivery times though

[M4lcs67]

They also usually have an ad most months in The Sky At Night magazine. Look pretty professional.

[AstroAdam]

Astronomia are great

[jam1e1]

Bought from there a couple of times, including first scope, good retailer. They also run newbie nights in dorking area

[hobsey]

I will be heading over there tomorrow to grab a dew band for the c8 for tomorrow evenings star party.

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