Brantuk Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Move it slowly Nikki - very slowly across it's whole range of travel - when you see a well descibed central circle of light getting smaller you are very close to the focus point, Only use the 25mm initially and change to the 10mm once you've found focus. It will need slight adjustment with eyepieces changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It's sorted, collimation! Result - one happy Nikki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It's sorted, collimation! Result - one happy Nikki! Marvellous - another thing for you to buy now Nikki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Excellent - well done Martyn - nuther satisfied customer lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have to be honest - I was big a bit dim also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What a service Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Daz the base is too stiff so apparently you are these for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Get a lazy Susan in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Daz the base is too stiff so apparently you are these for this Hi. Yeah the standard base is a PITA, have a look at this thread........... http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/762-lazy-susan-bearing-mod-for-dob-bases/ It is a full guide I wrote as to what I did to make my base turn better (with pictures.....) If you are still unsure or not happy with screwing things into your base, then let me know and I will come and install it for you. The guide gives you a break down of everything you need, how much (prices may of gone up) and where to get it from, also how to install it. Don't go and buy anything just yet, I may have some slide guides left over from when I did mine, no idea where they are so I will have a hunt around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It makes a heck of a difference, and is a pleasure to use once you have done it. With it being sticky, it gets a bit frustrating over shooting and fetching it back, so what you want is in the eyepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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