The Widescreen Centre of London and Venturescope of Emsworth, Hampshire are pleased to announce that we have joined forces. With over half a century of retail experience and even more practical astronomy between us, we believe that this will be of great benefit to all. Widescreen will continue trading from 47 Dorset Street and from this location we will deal with all customer enquiries. Ninian Boyle will spend more time on writing, lecturing and other projects but will continue to advise and liaise in relevant areas. To find out more visit Ninian at www.astronomyknowhow.com

Both companies have found much common ground especially in recent years with regard to customer service and belief in the products we sell. This will continue for all our customers - in our store, online, in the astronomy press, and at the events and exhibitions that we attend.

With all our respective ranges of products under one roof we will be able to offer even more complete telescope solutions to all our customers.

Look out for us in the February editions of ‘Astronomy Now’ and BBC ‘Sky at Night’ magazines. If possible come and meet us at Astrofest 2010 in London on February 5^th and 6^th. We will be upstairs on the first floor on stand 51 – just follow the signs. The Astrofest catchphrase ‘The Universe Under One Roof’ has never been more fitting.

The most noticeable change for visiting customers will be the addition of Losmandy and Solarscope products to our range. Both marques dovetail very well with current Widescreen products and will allow us to offer enhanced choices to all with the experience to back up the sale.