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RobF
21-08-2008, 10:43 PM
When I remove the 1.25" adaptor from my 8" Skywatcher the fitting on the end of the drawtube is just a bit too small to take 2" eyepieces/barlows.

This scope is described as having a 2" focuser with 1.25" adaptor. Any other Skywatcher owners experienced this? :doh:

RB
22-08-2008, 01:36 AM
Not sure if the SW has a ring collar or just two screws on the d.tube.
Try to loosen the screws/collar on the focuser a bit more.
Sometimes it's a tight fit and hard to slip the 2" ep's into.

RobF
23-08-2008, 01:52 AM
Thanks Andrew. I must confess tonight I noticed an unused adaptor in my case - the 2" adaptor you're supposed to replace the 1.25" adaptor with!.....:rolleyes:

The 1.25" adaptor has a removable centre - I'd jumped to the (incorrect) conclusion that was where 2" eyepieces were mounted.