Harpermere is a local information archive maintained by a small editorial team in Singapore. The focus is amateur astronomy: practical guidance on optical equipment selection, documentation of sky conditions across the island, and scheduling information for celestial events visible from equatorial latitudes.
Background
The archive began in 2021 when a group of telescope enthusiasts found that most English-language astronomy resources assumed northern-hemisphere observation conditions. Information about southern-sky objects, equatorial weather patterns, and Singapore-specific logistics (HDB storage constraints, regional dark-sky access, local retailers) remained scattered across forum threads and Facebook groups.
Harpermere consolidated that scattered knowledge into structured reference material. Each article undergoes fact-checking against published astronomical data and is updated when conditions, pricing, or event schedules change.
Editorial Approach
Content is written in a neutral, descriptive tone. Articles present factual information (specifications, dates, measurements, locations) without commercial bias. No telescope manufacturer or retailer holds any financial arrangement with this archive. Equipment recommendations are based on price-to-performance analysis derived from published optical specifications and community-reported field performance.
Company Information
- Registered Name: Harpermere Media Pte. Ltd.
- UEN: 202134567K
- Address: 68 Circular Road, #02-01, Singapore 049422
- Phone: +65 6221 8340
- Email: editor@harpermere.com
Contact
For corrections, topic suggestions, or reproduction permissions, email editor@harpermere.com. Response time is typically within 2 working days.