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Finally got mine in the mail, here's my 2cents worth:
I found that while it does what its designed to do, there are problems.
Due to the amount of 'slop' in the eyepiece it's difficult to get the laser in the exact alignment spot.
I laid the OTA (optical tube assy) on its own onto a flat surface, then inserted the laser so that it was in a vertical position to check alignment.
I found that when the eyepiece locking is tightened up the laser alignment changes. (Wondering if a 2" laser would be better than using a 1.25" adapter in the eyepiece ?)
I purchased the cheshire/sight tube as well , so I used that initially and then used the laser as a final check.
Strongly suggest looking at the Barlow method for laser alignment, which is what I am considering now.
On it's own a 1.25" laser it just isn't very reliable.
Possibly ok at night for a quick check, when you are checking the primary
but I wouldn't rely on it solely when doing the initial setup of both mirrors.
Matt.
(GSO 10" Dob.)
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