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widow18
07-08-2013, 08:30 AM
I may have to adjust the collimation on my GSO RC8 and would just like to know if I have to release tension on the center screw on the secondary mirror before moving the adjusting Allen key bolts. In other words is the center fastener a locking device?
Regards
Peter

JohnH
07-08-2013, 10:49 AM
No it is not - do not adjust the centre screw, only the three collimation adjusters - and then you should only need a very small adjustment.

Paul Haese
07-08-2013, 07:08 PM
The center screw is for holding the secondary mirror assembly onto the spider, so you don't adjust it.

widow18
08-08-2013, 07:07 AM
Thanks for that.
To adjust the main mirror is it necessary to loosen all silver locking bolts before adjusting the others?
Regards
Peter

TrevorW
08-08-2013, 12:30 PM
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=91416

widow18
08-08-2013, 07:19 PM
Trevor
Thanks, but I can't see it answers my question of the physical actions necessary to adjust the main mirror or a GSO RC8.
Regards
Peter