Like it or not collimation is an essential activity for all newtonian owners. It does not matter how large, fast or well handled your scope is the mirrors will need lining up or the scope will just not work properly. Its a bit like never tuning your car, it will still go in a sort of a fashion BUT not as well as it can.
I think all suppliers should include a Cheshire eyepiece with any new scope purchase so their product performs as well as it can straight up. This way they will get fewer complaints from their customers and we all know about the value of return customers and a good reputation in this small industry.
Anyway, you are right, Ya Gotta Collimate!
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