Hi, I finally received my 10" Lightbridge (first proper scope) just before Christmas, but it's not been entirely plain sailing. On first build one truss was not snug and had to re-arrange trusses to get it to fasten without slop. I checked the primary for collimation and it was out, but from what I read this is not uncommon so ajusted it. One of the primary collimation screws was very tight compared to the other two, almost like it was jammed. The views still did not look right and checked the secondary mirror and was surprised that it was also off quite a bit. I thought that this would have been almost spot on. I started to adjust it but it was all over the place (using no-name laser collimator). Then I re-read the intruction manual which stated that the offset was adjusted already by the munfacturer, DOH. Ayway by this time it was time to go back to work overseas. Since being away I have ordered Bobs knobs springs and catseye collimation set (as they say the offset will be set with their tools). They said also that the stick-on paper circles on the primary are also sometimes not centered correctly. I'm assuming I will need to remove the mirror to do this properly, and also apply the catseye triangle. Sorry it took me this long to get to my question - but I'd like to know if it is easy to remove the mirror, how to do it and if there are precautions I should take.? Pitfalls? I am really looking forward to the views through a properly collimated scope. Many thanks in advance. Theo
