A smaller version of the Giro alt-az mount just announced: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/giro_mounts/messages Some nice pics in Files. $169. Only rated for 8...
I love mad scientist/carpenter projects like this. Nice job. Does the pipe flange and coupler connection spin without coming unscrewed? Or does it just spin...
Thanks Mickey I am wondering if you might be able to add a data field for "first/scope" = y or n and also own other scopes y or n. This way Bill can use the...
Hey Bill, The database link is in the menu tree on the left with the Photos, Files, messages links. Home Messages Post Chat Files Photos Links Database...
Hey Randy, The "Yahoo Database" is pretty limited in scope and only takes one line entries (as far as I can tell) But I agree with you; we could capture a lot...
... what, ... Hello there Kirk, I felt exactly the same as you when I first saw Eric Jamison's sketch. There was just no way I could sketch like that, having...
Well, you guys have me hooked now. I can just see it; a seperate case for sketching tools, pads & pencils. Herb will probably add a whole new catagory on...
... That sounds wonderful Sol! Perhaps, something like the old Disney documentatary showing each steps how to do the cartoon for Mickey Mouse ;-). Say,...
Hello, I called Bill in the middle of Feb. (I think the 13th) and ordered the 1026,a Vixen photo tripod mounting plate and his L bracket for binoculars. I...
... short tube or (the 102) Quad, it's a mount I've been waiting for and ... I've read numerous favorable reviews of the Giro-2 during the past two years....
Hi Erik, Markus just started a Yahoo list. It seems he's looking for feedback and input from his customers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apm_telescopes Just...
Hi Bob! Welcome aboard M8! Be sure to put your order date in the Burgess Scope owners database. I too have become "Addicted" to UPS delivery. It got so bad...
Erik, I would like to second your hope that Bill B will put together a nice alt-az mount/tripod package for a reasonable price and show Giro how it is done. ...
And we need some nice oak or ash tripod legs to replace these spindly little aluminium ones that come with CG3,4,5, LXD55 tripods. The best price I've seen for...
Hi Erik, I can see your points. One concern I'd have with the Mini is its 8 lb. capacity allowing for only a few smaller scopes - it wouldn't handle the 1026,...
... spindly ... best ... Burgess will have the GEM1 mount and is working on GOTO for the mount it will also feature an improved tripod. I think it will be a...
Sounds good to me Randy - my only problem is trying to decide between such an ED, a 5" achro, a 4" Quad, maybe a 120mm-130mm Quad and a few other ideas now...
What was that?? A 120 quad? Did someone say something about a 130 quad?? Bill, are you listening? Something like that would be a sweet scope! I'd order one in...
... between ... few ... top ... You got that right. For me it is the Quad. I also suggested a smaller Quad, for the birders. I think Bill's logic is the ED...
Hi Craig.... It will spin right off if your not careful... the same as it will tighten right up so it won't spin at all... but I don't know of anyone who would...
... specs ... in ... good ... more ... Hi Joe, Thanks for your suggestion; I'll have to admit I haven't thought about the 10". The features you said caused me...
Has anyone ordered one of these? They're listed on Anacortes as semi-apo, 4-element, nicely machined... sounds like twin Quads. It'll be interesting to hear...
... lb. capacity allowing for only a few smaller scopes - it wouldn't handle the 1026, for instance. I too am anticipating what Bill might come up with in an...
Hi Erik, Yes, the UniStar looks like a solution - all the reports I've read are very positive and the price is right. I was looking at the UniStar Light due to...
... are ... my ... and ... Kirk, When Bills ready to put his 6" binos on the market, which type of mount do you think I should look at getting ? Don...
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