ABOUT MC2

MC2 TELESCOPE SHOP

Run by Charles and Maggy Daniell, MC2 Telescope Shop was established in 2001.

We specialise in Telescopes, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Microscopes, Night Vision Scopes, and Metal Detectors. We have both been interested in Astronomy & Wildlife observation for many years, and are members of local Astronomy Societies & viewing groups. We also observe when on holiday at our vineyard cottage in France. We have organised many events over the years including talks in the Frome Festival, star parties etc and attend related events.

Our shop is in the historic market town of Frome in Somerset situated at 57 Catherine Street. This is at the top of cobbled Catherine Hill, which is known for it quirky shops & St Catherines Artisan Market.

We offer a friendly service, advice to help you make the right choice as well as after-sales service to our customers. We also supply to schools & other organisations.

We run Beginners Astronomy courses twice a year here in Frome & give talks to clubs and groups.

We write astronomy columns for several local papers & run an observing group monthly throughout the winter.

How To Find Us

Normal Opening Hours : Tues - Fri 10am - 5.00pm, Sat 10am - 4pm

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Frome

Frome is a market town with a charming historic centre and more listed buildings than anywhere else in the region. It is the fourth largest town in Somerset, with a population of approx 27,000, and has plenty to offer within the town and in the surrounding area.

Set on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills, Frome is built on steep hills around the river which gave the town its name. Founded in the seventh century, the older part remains relatively unaffected by expansion, with some streets still cobbled and many of the buildings dating from the 1700s.

The town offers a wide variety of shops, many of them independent and specialist, as well as national chains, cafes, restaurants and the twice-weekly market.

Now known for its arts and entertainment, Frome has a number of choirs, a symphony orchestra, a Youth Band, two theatres, a cinema and the Cheese and Grain building where a wide range of performances can be enjoyed. There is a well-established calendar of events, including the 10-day Frome Festival, the Carnival and the Christmas Extravaganza.