COMPANY - history

Herman is a technical engineer with more than 40 years of experience. After a short civil engineering study, he changed to mechanical engineering with a specialization in mechanical and optical engineering.

He worked as a technical engineer for many years in a number of companies. During these years he worked in the field of  precision engineering, the design of complex machinery and optical engineering. After a number of years he started his own company Astro Systems Holland.

His interest in telescopes started when he was still a young boy. For many years he was an active member of the Dutch Meteor Society.  Together with some friends, he took the initiative to build an observatory on a dark remote location. His civil engineering turned out to be of great help. He started to make his own mirrors and has build many telescopes over the years. Soon he built his own workshop with lathe and optical bench.