new Burgess\TMB planetary eyepieces - Page 3

davidpretorius · #41 02-02-2006, 11:20 AM

cool, i will sent up the 4mm for you to look at as well

a bit off topic, but jaycar sell those dual sensing units for about $30, of course if you want it to be computer linked, wombats the man!!

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Originally Posted by iceman

Thanks for the PM Dave, but thinking about it now i'll probably wait.. While I'd like to save a few dollars on shipping, after just buying the 22 Pan the budget is tight, plus I want to spend some $$$ getting wombat_in_space to make me the whizz-bang temp sensing unit.

I'll just wait and have a look through John B's when he gets it, so I can see it's performance at f/5, compared to an Ortho and Vixen LV.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #42 02-02-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by matt

If you're big on Vixens and using them with Barlows... try and have a look at the 22mm LVW.

I'm also not sure how well these EPs barlow?

Care to comment John B?

Matt,

I have used the 22mm Vixen LVW and like it a lot, but I have never used it barlowed.

CS-John B

chunkylad (David) · #43 02-02-2006, 11:46 AM

Hi guys, This discussion has lead me to want try the Burgess Planetary eps. Below is a reply I sent to both DP and John regarding these eps:

I have been thinking about which of these Burgess eps I'd like , and to be honest, I'd like all three - 4, 5 & 6mmm eventually. What I will try, however, is the 4mm (not the 6mm) first off at F5, before committing the funds for all three.

I have been buying lots of hobby gear from the USA for the last few years, and find the USPS most satisfactory, and best value for money. As I said in my post: if we keep it under the limit, we shouldn't get stung with import duty and GST

CJ: As Davo said: try the handle of the saucepan, (this is The Great Nebula in Orion)and use the longest focal length eyepiece (the one with the biggest number on it) you have to start with.

Good luck!

janoskiss (Steve H) · #44 02-02-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman

CJMarsh, a bit off-topic to ask about books in this thread.. please create a new thread in a different forum so that people can share info about books.

That's funny, Mike! Telling CJ to stay on topic, when we've hijacked his thread about Vixen LV 5mm many posts ago, and turned it into a discussion about Burgess EPs, overseas postage, and a communal OS purchase exercise for the Burgess EPs.

iceman (Mike) · #45 02-02-2006, 11:59 AM

I know Steve, I plan to split the TMB stuff out into a new thread.

At least it's eyepiece related

Unlike the book or M42

matt · #46 02-02-2006, 12:14 PM

John B

Is it too late to put me down for a 4mm?

If not, I'm in!

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #47 02-02-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by matt

John B

Is it too late to put me down for a 4mm?

If not, I'm in!

Matt,

Send me a PM stating what you want, but I think you would be better with the 5mm as it will hold up more often under the seeing. On rare nights of exceptional seeing you may also get to use the 5mm in the C9.25 for 470X whereas you will never get to use the 4mm @ 590X in the C9.25.

CS-John B

Starkler (Geoff) · #48 02-02-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman

I know Steve, I plan to split the TMB stuff out into a new thread.

Done

janoskiss (Steve H) · #49 02-02-2006, 06:51 PM

Nice work Geoff!

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Originally Posted by chunkylad

As at today's exchange rate: $99.oo USD = $131.6o AUD.

You don't seriously believe that you'll be able to buy at the "official" exchange rate, do you?

The rate you get in practice is always few % lower. Paypal has to be one of the worst. They skim about 3% on the currency exchange and then another 3% for the credit card payment.

davidpretorius · #50 02-02-2006, 07:09 PM

i have supreme confidence in our illustrious eyepiece leader!

matt · #51 02-02-2006, 07:12 PM

Me too, DP!

Those 4mm beauties will be winging their way OzSide in no time

davidpretorius · #52 02-02-2006, 07:21 PM

i think John was waiting for the new 6mm to be sorted out in a couple of weeks and then 1 week for delivery and then us big kids become unbearable to our partners with our new toys!!

Striker (Tony) · #53 02-02-2006, 07:29 PM

$1000AUD including postage is the max John..

So no more then 7 eyepieces.

I will take a 6 mm as well.

acropolite (Phil) · #54 02-02-2006, 07:34 PM

As the shopping trolley is well and truly full, I'll wait until I hear reports from you learned Gents.

davidpretorius · #55 02-02-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by acropolite

As the shopping trolley is well and truly full, I'll wait until I hear reports from you learned Gents.

if they are as good value as they appear to be, then there will be some follow up orders.

The 4mm will be my good seeing one, but I want a 5mm and a 6mm eventually

matt · #56 02-02-2006, 08:04 PM

Yep. Same DP.

Did a bit of backwards and forwards over the 4 or 5mm but decided on the 4 as the upper mag in my Newt.

As you say, if it turns out to be a shrewd investment then perhaps other EPs in the same series could be in the offing

Roll on the next few weeks!

Starkler (Geoff) · #57 02-02-2006, 08:18 PM

Missing Johns order shouldnt stop anyone whos wants to buy one.

If you ask for USPS airmail parcel post shipping shouldnt cost more than $16USD and arrive in under 14 days . Once it was 5 days for me !

chunkylad (David) · #58 02-02-2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by janoskiss

Nice work Geoff!

You don't seriously believe that you'll be able to buy at the "official" exchange rate, do you?

The rate you get in practice is always few % lower. Paypal has to be one of the worst. They skim about 3% on the currency exchange and then another 3% for the credit card payment.

Oh ye of little faith..........
It's been my experience in past international transactions that my ********bank Visa card has been charged at very close to the current exchange rate, albeit with a small "international currency exchange fee" tacked on.

I agree about 'Paypal' though, and have only used it as a last resort.

Dave

PS: Thanks for splitting this thread Geoff. Much appreciated. I was feeling very guilty for being party to hijacking CJ's Vixen thread.

PPS: Here is a link to a currency converter to be used as a guide

(happy Steve?) when purchasing overseas:http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #59 02-02-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by davidpretorius

i think John was waiting for the new 6mm to be sorted out in a couple of weeks and then 1 week for delivery and then us big kids become unbearable to our partners with our new toys!!

David,

Thats correct, I am going to contact Burgess to find out when the new style 6mm eyepiece will be available and I will place the order once its available. Should be in less than 2 weeks I would think. I have a CTB Platinum Mastercard and I don't think the US exchange deal is too bad on that.

CS-John B

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #60 03-02-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Striker

$1000AUD including postage is the max John..

So no more then 7 eyepieces.

I will take a 6 mm as well.

Tony,

The 1st trolley load is full. 7 is sailing too close to the wind IMO. I know of 4 others including yourself who wish to be included in round 2 so if you can wait a month or so I will be happy to order it for you at that stage.

Besides you will only keep yours a month and sell it anyway so whats the rush

CS-John B