Thanks everyone for the eyepiece tips. We have taken note.
Can i use a simple/cheap collimation tool like
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Telescope...EAAOSwEeFU~6O~ or is this really a case of buying the proper tools and getting a proper result?
Our base has some mods, so we can adjust the left and right with fine movement. But no others yet. My end cap is one solid piece, we dont have a 50mm insert.
http://i67.tinypic.com/2a8q911.jpg
Current viewing spot is on a timber deck...not concrete. I think the nights have been warm, but not so much the ground.
I am not keen on the trolley and foams ideas. I want even more simplicity. We have an idea with wheel barrow handles and wheel we can lift under the handles on the mount - pics to follow if this experiment works
We havent tackled any deep sky, but my son is mad keen to see a galaxy, so thats this weekends mission. Galaxies and nebulas We will take our time and try and a few things.
We understand light pollution isnt optimal, but travelling with the scope isnt realistic for now.
thanks for the tips...i'll be back with more questions