New Year Rambles: Hmm. There's something I don't understand here (among the multitude of things I don't understand). Why are you testing the CED 1 with...
... Well, that is an excellent question! I was primarily interested in increased contrast, not in maximum color reduction. I spoke with Bill about my choice...
Remember back when I first posted my test result, I had one observable difference between my Antares and CED1 diagonals? There was one very faint star that was...
cardar@... wrote, in part... ... Perhaps you meant it was intended for apochromats, not achromats. As you know, a doublet could be either. You could...
Okay, a rewrite: The CED 1 is intended to be used with apochromats and Maksutovs and the like, not achromats . Cloudless skies and curvy mermaids, Donald ...
Thanks Bill! Gary ... waste your time with the old eyepieces, difference in the new ... tell me which is better. ... a ... version, ... work ... apron ... out ...
Hey Guys We have finished the first of the new PlanetHunter Maksutov Newtonians. (PH152MN) But?I want input on some of the features. These new PHs have awesome...
Bill- I'm excited to hear about this... have wanted a Mak-Newt for some time. My interest is visual use. I look at it as a practical issue- if the 2 " helical...
2 other comments, Bill- 1) If a fan is included, a built-in battery box would be a nice touch, so power wouldn't have to be provided externally, though an...
Bill, Didn't realize you were planning some MNs!! Great. As for your questions, I personally feel that a helical focuser will not go over well with most of...
Wait a minute, if we have a wish list, how about a flip mirror CED/nonCED diagonal? The mirror would flip a full 180 degrees. Of course the EP may be in the...
I've been fiddling to modify my 150-MM f/8 scope for use exclusively for use with a binocular viewer. Certainly one of the issues slowing me down is that with...
'Morning, Ted- Long time no see! Gotta get out with the club again soonest! Well, like the saying goes, I got bad news- and then there's the other news... ...
Uhh, I hate to bring this up, but one factor overlooked in this conversation is light transmission. When involving binoviewers and anything, it's common...
Thanks Wes and Bill for your ideas. Wes if you are going to peddle your CED-2 let me know! I think that the lack of undercut would be a benefit to me, that way...
Hi Bill R and others, I used the CED-1 on the night of Dec 24. First really clear night here in a while. Well, it was kinda humid from the rain the previous...
Ted- I don't think you'd better hold your breath waiting for me to get rid of the CED-2... I'm a fan of the moon, and it's supposed to be exceptional for...
Hi Bill. Happy New Year!!! That 152mm Mak-Newt sounds great, an unbelievable offer, I must say. Any plans to make a larger one? That I would really be...
Good Morning, The mailman just delivered my new TMB 3.2mm Planetary EP and I'm very impressed. This is not only a good looking unit but the workmanship/fit &...
To All, I modified my SN-8 and SN-10 a while ago with a very low profile Moonlite focusers. This allowed me to use my Burgess binoviewers without an OCA. It...
Bill: I assume the helical will not rotate the eyepiece and lock in place when focused - and will be robust enough to hold the Paragon 40 (and other large...
Hey George Let me answer your questions about the PH152MN 1) The eyepieces will rotate. (We tried a non rotating unit but it had backlash and play) 2) Yes...
Bill, How heavy would the 8-incher be? Thanks, Terry ... From: burgoptics@... To: BurgessRefractors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 12:25 PM...
Looking forward to seeing pic's! This is an exciting project/telescope to look forward to, Bill- Still haven't heard any info on the quality/specifics of the...
Hey Wes I will test every scope sold and guarantee 1/6 wave at the eyepiece. About the build quality the front Meniscus Holder is a thick?aluminum casting with...
Thanks for the info, Bill.. surprised to hear of a steel tube! Would have thought aluminum would be the norm for the tube. Keep us posted- a lot of us are...
Conditions: Not too bad. CSC showed dark blue for cloud cover, light blue for transparency, light blue for seeing. Winds calm 75% humidity, 28 degrees F....
Thank you for the answers, Bill. I would be interested in the Crayford focuser as it allow use of my Model 24 binoviewer with this interesting Mak Newt ! A...
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