[ribuck (Richard)]

Hi all,

i recently purchased a 8" RC with a focal reducer and i've fought with it a fair bit to try and get it collimated, until i found out that there is an issue with the secondary mirror holder due to the previous owner stripping the stripping the head on one of the screws.

i'm going to source a new secondary holder, but i'm considering selling it and buying a MN190, as i think deep down it's scope i've always wanted but i've always been worried about the stock focuser.

i've read so many different conflicting reports about the stock focuser being unusable and others say it's fine for for imaging. lot of post's have talked about replacing the focuser, with some saying it's straight forward and others saying that they haven't been able to achieve proper collimation.

i really want to give this scope a try would really appreciate some honest feedback about the scope and it's focuser from people using it for imaging.

Rich.