"I conceived the idea of Almagest some twelve years ago and completed the first prototype using plywood, cardboard and a throat lozenge tin in July 1989. From these humble origins the clock has undergone a comprehensive redesign and many subsequent modifications and developments. The finished article presented on this web site is the culmination of many years of research, design, model building and testing.
I am sure that you will agree that the result is spectacular and offer many thanks to all those who have helped turn my 'labour of love' into a reality. My thanks go, in particular to Julian Atiyah, for galvanizing me into action, and to Patrick Moore and the Sky at Night team, for their helpful advice.
It is my intention that Almagest will always be an exclusive product. Our small factory in Wiltshire has the capacity to produce 100 units each year. Each one is hand assembled and undergoes an independent and rigorous test routine before being presented for sale.
Finally, to help you on your journey through time and space you will receive with your clock a comprehensive handbook with user instructions and much other useful reference material".