Tom; Thanks for the reponse...I noted with interest the 92mm Fluorite which you show in the "files section"...think this may be closer to what I had in...
It is. I was talking to Bill yesterday when he asked Tammy to upload the picture. It will also include rings that were not shown in this picture. Thanks, Tom...
Jeff; Not sure that I would classify the Backpacker as strictly an RFT. An RFT is normally considered to be a low power scope only and if this were the case...
My understanding is that both of the above scopes will use at least 1 piece of FPL-53 glass in their respective configurations. Anyone care to speculate on...
Anyone care to speculate on performance differences other than a 3" scope vs. a 4" scope? I have considered purchasing each scope. I have decided to place a...
Based on aperture and F ratio it would be expected that the 80 ED would show less color but this is very dependent on the choice of the glass for the second...
... Tom: Okay. I just remember talking to Tom Back and his scopes were going to be black with silver accents, so I thought it was one of Tom's offerings....
Lawrence, The 80ED will have better color correction, due to a longer F/Ratio and smaller aperture. The 101 Backpacker will give a brighter image on deep sky...
George, As to the color scheme of the shipping scope, not sure on that. There were several color options available. The scope in the photo is a Backpacker,...
Well, I couldn't stand it any longer. Yesterday I called Burgess and timidly asked if they still had any 127's left (I fully expected them to say they were...
... Tom: Yes, that is a good thing for many of us. I'm still hoping for that fluorite 91mm that provides such good contrast for you. Plenty to look forward...
ithout ... Lynn: The 127 is a very nice "large" scope. The optics are sharp and contrast is above average. Which focuser did you get with it? The standard...
I have got one on the way . I am looking forward to comparing it to a C6R . I did not think that I would be able to find one . I have a bladder fringe killer...
Thanks for the info Tom. I use my Burgess binoviewer with the 80 ED. This would give me a good idea of what to expect if I got the Backpacker. The balance...
... The 127 is a very nice refractor. But it is bigger than you think (or at least than I expected) and requires a solid mount for higher powers. I have it...
I have mine mounted on a wooden tripod with a UA Unistar Heavy Alt/Az mount and have been very pleased with stability. Even manual tracking at high power has...
I have it mounted on a G-11 and even with the legs fully extended, I have to get on my knees when observing at the zenith. So it will have to ride fairly high...
i Just got my shipping Order Confirmed for My Burgess Optical 1278 achromatic refractor.. yes, everyone, i ordered Another one.... this One is for my son,and ...
Hi Jake, I have found that I really like the Burgess binoviewers. They are the lightest binoviewers that I own and they have the shortest light path. I use a...
How did you modify the Burgess finders to make them right-angle finders? Did you have to shorten the tube? Did you use a prism? How did you attached the...
... my 10"f4 NewtForkEQ if I didn't have and use one of those deluxe observing seats. The lowest position of the seat is indeed, quite low and should take care...
Hi Lynn, Congrats on your score ;) I think the 1278 is a great value and I use it regularly - here is a Canon 300D image from last weekend, to prove it! ...
Thanks for the encouraging words Ashley - and I'm glad you are enjoying your scope. I have heard the same reports from several owners. I have decided to try...
I just want to say that the Burgess Refractors Group is growing fast, and congratulations on having over 700 members. Now, about the MRF. The first units...
... right-angle ... prism? ... Tom, I also modified my Burgess 50mm from my 1026 finder to a RA. The tube does have to be shortened to accomodate the longer ...
Buck Owens: HeeHaw salutes the Burgess Refractors Forum. Population, 705. Heehaw cast as they spring out of the cornfield waving their hats: "SAAAAALUTE!!" ...
Looking for information on the MRF. Went to High Point Scientific site to order but did not see anything on the product. Also, nothing on the Burgess site or...
... Population, ... Mark- I hadn't thought about it in a _very_ long time, but I went to High School with Misty Rowe. Except she had a different name then, ...
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