The Borg System Design Philosophy
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Portability is an important factor in
the Borg system design philosophy. Scope tube
diameters are no larger than absolutely
required for the light cone, reducing
tube weight (but without going to the point
of sacrificing
stiffness). Lighter scopes themselves
make travel easier, but more
significantly, they also translate to
fewer counterweights and less flexure
problems.
Borg tubes can also be
disassembled down to short pieces, a
convenience for packing, especially for
airline trips. And optics, including the
objective lenses, can be removed so that
only the critical components need be
hand-carried. (Removable optics have also
proven to be a benefit in humid climates
where optical components need to be
stored in climate-controlled boxes to
prevent mildew damage.)
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Modular design is a strong point
of the Borg system. This allows the use
of many Borg components across several
families of telescope sizes, thus
reducing production costs and selling
price to the user. This also means
more system flexibility to the user.
Upgradability was another goal
achieved by modularization. A Borg
system can start small and be upgraded
incrementally as needs change. Even
objectives can be upgraded with
minimal impact on the rest of the system.
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Photo-visual design with no
compromises was a primary
concern of the system designer at Borg,
an accomplished photographer with
decades of experience.
Borg scopes fully cover the 6x7 cm frame
of the popular medium format Pentax 67
series cameras, and include
photographer's extras such as a precise,
indexed, lockable (two lockscrews)
helical focuser and
a full range of field flatteners and
teleconverters.
Also available are a full line of 35mm
camera accessories and visual adapters.
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Wide accessory selection is
another distinguishing feature of the
Borg line. Adapters for virtually all
popular accessories (1-1/4", 2", SCT,
many 35mm and medium format cameras)
are available.
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