Hi Guys,
having recently received my newest toy - a Meade LB 12" Deluxe, - I've had plenty of time to fiddle with the thing thanks to the non-stop Michael Caine these past two weeks here in Perth.
So, having had my first go at collimating, it instantly became obvious what a pain this could be, - especially as I read from you guys that it needs doing every time you set up your stuff
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So, a set of Bobs Knobs were ordered. Whilst fitting these, I must have removed the dust cover from the Primary mirror at some stage, and before I knew it there was a sprinkling of dust particles on the primary mirror. They look like mini iron filings - the sort of thing that might come out of the screw holes when I was removing the secondary mirror screws.
I'm reluctant to touch the mirror with anything, and yet my inner quest for perfection points me towards getting rid of it somehow. Does anyone have any thoughts on what we do in this situation? Any suggestions much appreciated.
Cheers,
Paul