Complete imaging system - Borg 101ED f/4.1 scope including Borg's #7704 Super Reducer & QSI 683WSG8
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I am offering for sale a very rare and difficult to find Borg 101ED f/4.1 scope including Borg's #7704 Super Reducer.
I have been imaging with this setup for a little over a decade and it has been a real treat to assist me in learning the hobby and receive recognition from the images it produces. This telescope is the one that was used to capture the image in Software Bisque's current advertising. I will share a copy upon request. I have traveled the world with this scope. With the Borg modular design, it breaks down small enough to fit into a carry on suitcase. I have imaged with it in Japan, Australia, Arizona, New Mexico and at my various home observatories. It is permanently mounted in my observatory when it isn't traveling with me.
This system is nearly turnkey - all that is needed is a guide camera. I had a custom adapter made which allows for the precise back spacing required for the Super Reducer when using the QSI WSG. I am the 2nd owner of this scope and have owned it since 2009. I am the original owner of the QSI 683 WSG/WS-8 camera, purchased around 2013 which has been a solid performer and only has a single "bad" column. The bad column and the hot pixels present in the raw frames are easily calibrated out. I will share dark & bias frames upon request. I have always ran the camera at -15C, but it will go much deeper. The camera comes with both the WS and WSG adapters providing the ultimate flexibility for your specific system. The camera is loaded with the top of the line AstroDon 31mm filters. LRGB and SHO 3nm.
The objective was recently serviced by Borg in Japan for cleaning and factory re-collimation. I have a lot of documentation available to the new owner for the different configuration options and part numbers. Ted at Hutech is also a great resource.
I am also offering the upgraded FeatherTouch focuser along with the MicroTouch wireless motor control from Starizona. This provides for crisp focus which is an absolute requirement when imaging at f/4.1.
The QSI camera and Microtouch come with their original power sources and RJ12 cable. You will need to supply the appropriate USB cables for each. The dew shield on the scope slips down when pointing vertical, thus you will notice an elastic band holding it in place. It has been this way since I bought it. There are also a few minor paint chips on the tube and dewshield.
Borg Specifications:
Aperture 101mm
Focal Length 414mm, f/4.1 (640mm, f/6.3 w/o reducer)
Objective ED Apochromat, 2 elements in 2 groups, fully multicoated
QSI Specifications:
Kodak KAF8300 - 5.4 x 5.4 pixel size
Full well depth 25,500e-
Dark Current - <0.02e-/s at 10C
ADC 16bit
Readout noise - 8e-
Gain factor - 0.5e-/ADU
Included items:
Borg 101EDII refractor, #2101
QSI 683 WSG/WS-8 camera, with original Pelican case, power supply, all bolts for multiple configurations
Borg #7704 Super Reducer with all spacers and configuration requirements for either WS or WSG configuration (it can also be configured for Canon cameras)
AstroDon LRGB, SHO 3nm 31mm filters and original cases
Borg #7459, M57 to M57 ADIII
FeatherTouch focuser designed specifically for Borg refractors
Starizona MicroTouch wireless hand controller and MSM20 motor
Borg 7135, 80mm Dia. 135mm drawtube
Borg 7749, Draw Tube Holder
6x30 Borg finder scope and required attachment shoe Borg
7083, 80 series tube rings
Also available for additional purchase:
Borg 7428, SCT to Helical Focuser M/T Adapter
Borg 7317, 31.7mm Eyepiece Holder
Borg 7506, 2" Eyepiece Holder SS
Borg 5005, Camera Mount, Canon EOS
Borg 7000, SLR Camera Mount Adapter
Borg 7507, M68.8 to M57 Adapter
Borg 7410, SD-1X, 1 1/4" Eyepiece Projection Adapter
Borg 7502, M57 to 2" Male Adapter
Borg 7424, SCT to M57/60 Adapter
Borg 7523, M57 to M42P1 AD
Borg 7507, M68.8 to M57 Adapter
Borg 7214, DG 1.4X Teleconverter
Borg 7361, M36.4P1 Cap
Borg 7800, 80mm Dia. 205mm drawtube (used w/o reducer)
Borg 7050, 80 Dia. 50mm Tube
I will not break this system up until the scope sells. I prefer Zelle, although other payment methods might be considered following discussion.
I have been imaging with this setup for a little over a decade and it has been a real treat to assist me in learning the hobby and receive recognition from the images it produces. This telescope is the one that was used to capture the image in Software Bisque's current advertising. I will share a copy upon request. I have traveled the world with this scope. With the Borg modular design, it breaks down small enough to fit into a carry on suitcase. I have imaged with it in Japan, Australia, Arizona, New Mexico and at my various home observatories. It is permanently mounted in my observatory when it isn't traveling with me.
This system is nearly turnkey - all that is needed is a guide camera. I had a custom adapter made which allows for the precise back spacing required for the Super Reducer when using the QSI WSG. I am the 2nd owner of this scope and have owned it since 2009. I am the original owner of the QSI 683 WSG/WS-8 camera, purchased around 2013 which has been a solid performer and only has a single "bad" column. The bad column and the hot pixels present in the raw frames are easily calibrated out. I will share dark & bias frames upon request. I have always ran the camera at -15C, but it will go much deeper. The camera comes with both the WS and WSG adapters providing the ultimate flexibility for your specific system. The camera is loaded with the top of the line AstroDon 31mm filters. LRGB and SHO 3nm.
The objective was recently serviced by Borg in Japan for cleaning and factory re-collimation. I have a lot of documentation available to the new owner for the different configuration options and part numbers. Ted at Hutech is also a great resource.
I am also offering the upgraded FeatherTouch focuser along with the MicroTouch wireless motor control from Starizona. This provides for crisp focus which is an absolute requirement when imaging at f/4.1.
The QSI camera and Microtouch come with their original power sources and RJ12 cable. You will need to supply the appropriate USB cables for each. The dew shield on the scope slips down when pointing vertical, thus you will notice an elastic band holding it in place. It has been this way since I bought it. There are also a few minor paint chips on the tube and dewshield.
Borg Specifications:
Aperture 101mm
Focal Length 414mm, f/4.1 (640mm, f/6.3 w/o reducer)
Objective ED Apochromat, 2 elements in 2 groups, fully multicoated
QSI Specifications:
Kodak KAF8300 - 5.4 x 5.4 pixel size
Full well depth 25,500e-
Dark Current - <0.02e-/s at 10C
ADC 16bit
Readout noise - 8e-
Gain factor - 0.5e-/ADU
Included items:
Borg 101EDII refractor, #2101
QSI 683 WSG/WS-8 camera, with original Pelican case, power supply, all bolts for multiple configurations
Borg #7704 Super Reducer with all spacers and configuration requirements for either WS or WSG configuration (it can also be configured for Canon cameras)
AstroDon LRGB, SHO 3nm 31mm filters and original cases
Borg #7459, M57 to M57 ADIII
FeatherTouch focuser designed specifically for Borg refractors
Starizona MicroTouch wireless hand controller and MSM20 motor
Borg 7135, 80mm Dia. 135mm drawtube
Borg 7749, Draw Tube Holder
6x30 Borg finder scope and required attachment shoe Borg
7083, 80 series tube rings
Also available for additional purchase:
Borg 7428, SCT to Helical Focuser M/T Adapter
Borg 7317, 31.7mm Eyepiece Holder
Borg 7506, 2" Eyepiece Holder SS
Borg 5005, Camera Mount, Canon EOS
Borg 7000, SLR Camera Mount Adapter
Borg 7507, M68.8 to M57 Adapter
Borg 7410, SD-1X, 1 1/4" Eyepiece Projection Adapter
Borg 7502, M57 to 2" Male Adapter
Borg 7424, SCT to M57/60 Adapter
Borg 7523, M57 to M42P1 AD
Borg 7507, M68.8 to M57 Adapter
Borg 7214, DG 1.4X Teleconverter
Borg 7361, M36.4P1 Cap
Borg 7800, 80mm Dia. 205mm drawtube (used w/o reducer)
Borg 7050, 80 Dia. 50mm Tube
I will not break this system up until the scope sells. I prefer Zelle, although other payment methods might be considered following discussion.
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