Guest craigymuk Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ho just been given a telescope because the guy upstairs don't use it I know it's a cheap one but it be ok for me to get use to the sky at night I want to how to check I have it setup right it's a refector telescope when I look down the eyepiece I can see the 2nd mirror and that should I be albe to see that the scope is tasco galaxsee like I say it's cheap but was free thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Post a picture, sounds exciting, a free telescope. Looking down the eye hole (without an eye piece in) you should be able to see the secondary mirror which is suspended near the opening of the scope, and via the secondary mirror you should be able to see the primary mirror at the bottom of the tube. From there you should be able to see out of the big hole at the top at what ever you are looking at. Be careful in daylight not to point towards the sun (boring warning I know, sorry). Reflectors need all the mirrors lining up (called collimation) and to check that you need a collimation daddy; Martyn!!!!!! There are a few people your way who I am sure will be happy to help out. Go on, lets see it. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craigymuk Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/9392811766_ae839f2ec7_m.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3788/9392811568_e152fc90fd_m.jpg here a few one of what I can see down the scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Looks good; red dot finder too! The view looks OK as far as I can tell, but you need to get it checked by someone who knows what they are doing. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hi Craig, your not very far from me, drop me a pm if you still require help, then we can arrange something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 PM'ed you Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Crossed post Daz, round mine down the man cave then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ha ha, nice one, let us know if/when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest craigymuk Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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