Case Studies
KiwiStar Optics has crafted some of Earth’s biggest telescope lenses.
We draw on our 50-year heritage to deliver the best, on time and on budget. Our clients share their experience of working with us here.
Case Studies
Thirty Meter Telescope project: manufacture and testing of reference sphere
KiwiStar Optics successfully delivered on a ground-breaking and demanding project to manufacture, polish, and test the largest optical component ever produced in Australasia.
Case Studies
WEAVE project: manufacturing optical components for Europe’s second largest telescope
The KiwiStar Optics team successfully completed a technically challenging, multi-year project to manufacture, polish and test six lenses (up to 1.1m diameter) required for the William Herschel Telescope’s new prime focus corrector.