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Hernando,

Ideally, I wanted two of the BCO 10mm for binoviewing. I already have a BGO 6mm and a bino pair of BGO 18mm, so I didn't feel a need for the BCO 6 or 18.

But now I'm in pursuit of a second BCO 10 for the binoviewer. So far I've ordered from two different companies (HPS and Adorama). Both showed status as in stock, ready to ship, ships in three days or some such on their websites. And both sent me emails the very next day saying the BCO 10 is not actually in stock and they are not sure when the eyepiece would be available.

The game is afoot!

Mike

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Hernando,

Ideally, I wanted two of the BCO 10mm for binoviewing. I already have a BGO 6mm and a bino pair of BGO 18mm, so I didn't feel a need for the BCO 6 or 18.

But now I'm in pursuit of a second BCO 10 for the binoviewer. So far I've ordered from two different companies (HPS and Adorama). Both showed status as in stock, ready to ship, ships in three days or some such on their websites. And both sent me emails the very next day saying the BCO 10 is not actually in stock and they are not sure when the eyepiece would be available.

The game is afoot!

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Oh yes it is Mike! Knew it, such a patient astronomer who's bagged hundreds of faint DSO's really wouldn't mind the wait, congrats again and do let us know how you like the BCO10, you shoot from the hip and say it as it is, like that!

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But what totally turns me off to it is that it uses a single setscrew in each barrel, with no compression band! That seems especially ironic given that I do not see a setscrew recess in these new eyepieces. (And that's a good thing.)

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Yep, I've meant replace all my focuser and diagonal setscrews with nylon ones. One of these days.

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I think that is a good idea! Save the eyepieces from set screw dimples.

Anyway, I just got my set yesterday Really cool packaging...and not one box but two!! The whole setup is nicely arranged in a tin box, and the tin box comes in a paper box with all sorts of pics and instructions and stuff written on it. 30 years from now I can see the used market ads now as to the "rare" set that comes with both boxes

I had not seen the Q-Turret before in the flesh. The tubes that hold the eyepieces and the tube that inserts in the focuser are metal [Correction - the eyepiece tubes are not metal], the rest of the unit is some sort of polymer. I appears sturdy and the position lock mechanisms seem robust enough to handle frequent use. I was happy to see this as was unsure how robust the unit would be. I knew it was not all metal construction...how could it be at such a low price for a complete system with eyepieces! Anyway, should be clear tonight so am looking forward to giving it a spin (pardon the pun) tonight and to see how these 4 eyepieces and Barlow perform as a complete 1.25" solution.

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Yep, I've meant replace all my focuser and diagonal setscrews with nylon ones. One of these days.

Mike

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I think that is a good idea! Save the eyepieces from set screw dimples.

Anyway, I just got my set yesterday Really cool packaging...and not one box but two!! The whole setup is nicely arranged in a tin box, and the tin box comes in a paper box with all sorts of pics and instructions and stuff written on it. 30 years from now I can see the used market ads now as to the "rare" set that comes with both boxes

I had not seen the Q-Turret before in the flesh. The tubes that hold the eyepieces and the tube that inserts in the focuser are metal, the rest of the unit is some sort of polymer. I appears sturdy and the position lock mechanisms seem robust enough to handle frequent use. I was happy to see this as was unsure how robust the unit would be. I knew it was not all metal construction...how could it be at such a low price for a complete system with eyepieces! Anyway, should be clear tonight so am looking forward to giving it a spin (pardon the pun) tonight and to see how these 4 eyepieces and Barlow perform as a complete 1.25" solution.

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Looking forward to your impressions of this production set.

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