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Got the beast out again last night. Took it about 30 mins down the road to the South West Astronomy Group night in Camperdown to see if they had decent skies. Clear up beatifully after abot 10pm for nearly 3 hours of cruising around Scorpius and Sagittarius. Picked up M13 in Hercules which was a first (can't get it at home as it is very low)
Decided I like the focuser, especially when compared to the old GSO single speed Crayfor. Collimation was still a bit out but have borrowed a laser tool so should be able to fix that. The mounts azi axis is definaitely to easyl so have popped a couple of bits of felt between the two boards and that seems to make a bit of difference.
Have bought a hand trolley and some Ocky straps to assit with moving it. I will be leaving it fully assembled on the trolley and just wheel it outside. There is a step down of about 5inches, but will make a simple ramp to help with that.
Malcolm
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