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Originally Posted by fok4tel
Thanks guys.
I am using a laser collimator. I find that it is only good for aligning the secondary, not the primary, because the tilted disc in the collimator can only give an approximate alignment of the primary. After using the laser collimator, I normally confirm with my own eye that collimation is done properly (by looking through the focuser hole at the image of the primary reflected by the secondary mirror). Scotts, is this a good method of getting the collimation right? I’ll check the other threads about collimation.
Programmer, how do you rate your experience with the Baader 17mm? Everyone seems to have a bad impression of the QX 26mm EP, I’m not sure about the 30mm.
Ya, Paul, the LB16 is a great scope, I’ve no regret buying it. Due to its large mirror, the Orion nebula still looks bright even under my heavily light-polluted backyard. Seems like my long term goal now is getting a good quality ep like a panoptic, like what Jeff suggested. And even a Paracorr. 
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Hope this isn't a dumb question, but I assume your mirror is centre-spotted?
About the Baader.. I don't think I'm experienced enough to give a good appraisal. I can say that in the few times I've used it, it does seem to give lovely views. The Orion neb is simply stunning in the 68 deg AFOV, and seems to be brighter (perhaps because of better contrast) than with my plossls. The weight of the thing is a hassle when the OTA is closer to horizontal. Seems to Barlow great as well. I wouldn't mind a full set!