8" GSO RC & NEQ6 mount
Hi All,
I've recently purchased new equiment eg. NEQ6 and 8" GSO RC
I've seen a few posts concerning the 8" GSO RC and was wondering if anybody ca give me some tips on the best way to start setting up the equipment.
So far I've installed the mount and the scope on a pier, carried out basic polar alignment, I'm using a Mallincam VSS live video camera attached to the RC, I think collimation is out on the RC as I'm seeing elongated stars, I realise that they could be caused by Polar Alignment although I see very little dift on objects, what is the best way to collimate the scope so I can discount this being the issue.
I've ordered a new focuser ie. 1 x Feather Touch® 2.0" Dia Dual Speed 1.5" DTT, Brake, CRing (FTF2015BCR) and 1 x Adapter 2.0" - 90x1mm Female Thread (fits Astro-Tech 6" and 8" Ritchey-Chrétien Telescopes) (A20-M90X1)
Am I going the correct path to get the best out of the RC???
Any suggestions greatly appreciated, I had Andrew Johansen over last night and he helped me quite a bit, but he suggested that I post and try to get some tips from the RC experts
Regards
Jim Finis
Wishing you All a Very Merry and Clear Sky Festive Season
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