problem collimating!

[Jarrod]

hi, i need advice regarding the collimation of my telescope. the telescope has a 127mm objective mirror with 1000mm focal length (f=8), but the tube is only 45cm long. inside the focuser is a lens/s to compensate for the short tube. this is making visual collimation very difficult, as the view is being alltered by the lens/s. i've marked the exact centre of the objective and i've tried collimating while the focuser is removed, but i still can't get everything lined up. any idea's?

thanks, jarrod.

[RAJAH235]

FWIW.
Umm, Jarrod. Why the double post? Can get rather cofnusnig.
Besides which, you already have answers in your other thread.
I'm sure 'Mike n the Moderators' will take good care of you.
Regs, L.:D

[Jarrod]

sorry, after i posted this message i found another area that the question would be more suited too. i posted it in another area without realising i couldent delete this post.:doh:

sorry, jarrod.