I've had my scope for 10days and it's had 10minutes of observing, mainly due to all the mods I've made. Oh well, hopefully proper first light next week.
If the collimation springs give you trouble ( too soft ) I've found a local ( Newcastle N.S.W.) supplier that has the better stiffer springs.
Boy has this been a steep learning curve!!!
I do the same, it sits in the lounge room with me looking at it like a teenager in love
