Can anyone remember the name of the astronomy shop that was in Brookvale? (NSW)

[happycamper]

It was near Brookvale Park (i think) and on the main road (Pittwater Road). 'Must have been at least 15 years ago...


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John

[glend]

Well TASCO is located in Brookvale, in the industrial area.

[chrisp9au]

Google Maps search suggests Tasco, Camera House, and York Optical

Love Google Maps! :)

Cheers, Chris

[happycamper]

Thanks folks.

Chris, strangely, i also used google maps but used "astronomy brookvale pittwater road" rather than "telescopes Brookvale" - but nothing came up.

So i tried "astronomy brookvale" again this morning and lo and behold there it was - "Astronomy Online - CLOSED" (in place of York Optical for your search phrase). I think York optical "may" have taken over from Astronomy Online, but this is testing my memory now.


Anyhow, thanks for the leg-up. "Astronomy Online" it was.


John

[sheeny]

Astronomy Online

[Allan_L]

Definitely was York Optical.
At least that's what they called themselves when I visited just over 10 years ago.
Sad to see it go.

There was also another dealer at Crows Nest I visited. Astro Optical Supplies. Closed too I believe.

And one at Broadmeadow (near Newcastle) I spent a lot of time and money there when I worked at nearby Lambton.
I think is still operating. Survey and Instrument Specialists.

[Mickoid]

Did some detective work and came up with this shot from 2009.

[happycamper]

Thanks All,


Thanks for the sleuthing Michael! Your photo has actually happily confirmed to me that it wasn't York Optical, but Astronomy Online :-) The facade was darker and the signage was very different. I suspect York might have bought Astronomy Online out (or even the other way around, who knows?). Also, York optical doesn't sound right, whereas Astonromy Online jags a strong memory.


So, given that both shops were there, you're all hitting sixes.


cheers
John