Hi, I'm not sure if my previous posting got through, here goes again... My William Optics 2" diagonal is a very tight fit in the Burgess 1278 focuser. It ...
Hi John: I have been having a bit of a problem like this. I recently got a WO enhanced 2" diagonal for my 1026 and when I first try to insert it, it doesn't...
John, Check and see that the metal ring is expanding outward when you unscrew the clamping screws out. This ring has a tendency to hold its shape and is not to...
John: I drove to Knoxville and picked up my 1278 directly from Bill. I told him I use the Williams Optics 2" diagonal. He indicated to me that some folks had...
Hey all, Anybody have any problems with a WO 2" diagonal fitting into the BUrgess focuser? Mine travels in about 1/4 to 3/8 inch, then something I can't...
Hi John, Same problem here. The compression ring is too long for the tapered tube on the W.O. diagonal. Cut off about 1/4" of the ring and it will work...
... <web.mail@m...> ... tapered ... Thank you everyone! I will try this out later today, and report back on its success. I wondered if the barrel of the...
... So you're rating a product that doesn't *exist* yet as superior to TeleVue's industry-standard premium diagonal... As long as you're predicting the future,...
Well, Jim, it doesn't matter which stocks go up or down! As long as you do your homework and use the available data . . . we use Value Line, Barrons, several...
... John, The part of the barrel closest to the mirror is the only portion that is tapered. The remainder of the barrel is straight. I have pulled the...
I called and talked with him Monday night. Tammy was cooking the pasta and he had to go make the sauce! --Donald Some advisers here have recommended phone as...
I also had problems with the WO diagonal and BO focuser compression ring. I don't think the compression ring is really designed to work on a tapered surface....
... on ... the ... You are correct Les. The compression ring was to prevent our priceless eyepieces from getting screw marks on them. And the tapered tube...
I really like compression rings and I really don't like eyepiece barrel undercuts. I wish eyepieces and diagonals didn't have them. I know what the intent is...
... [snip] ... Ha! It's so true, and funny. I've never had a problem with set screw marks and have always been willing to take those expensive eyepieces with ...
Beginning yesterday, a potentially harmful virus is being spread via email spoof attacks. These emails appear to be from official Yahoo group moderators due to...
Good evening to everyone: I've been using my 1026 so far "as is" and up to now have not attempted to determine the working objective diameter. (It was ...
Mark, I think the 1026 as stands is ok at night and quite good during the daytime. Having a 1278, the 1026 probably can never quite compete with it new lens or...
HI Mark, There is a easy way for you to do this yourself. 1. Buy some black poster board 2. Make 3 disks that can be placed taped over the 102mm lens cell, NOT...
Mark, I did not like the restriction so I took the baffle out and flocked the inside with black felt from walmart. With the Baffles out you will get what is to...
Dan: Thank you for this technical information on measuring exit pupils and I realize my "ruler" and "eyeballing" technique is not as accurate as a digital...
Hi Mark, I was wondering about the warining about the grease on the focuser? (Sorry if it is something obvious, but just wanted to check). Thanks. Dave ... ...
Hello Everyone, The Burgess Optical site is still up. You can reach it from http://Knightcontrol.freeservers.com. The problem is another domain naming company...
Dave, The grease is on the threads of the focuser when you unscrew it and on the inside threads of the tube. It's the grease on the inside threads that you...
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