Thanks Mark.
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Originally Posted by joecool
I like to adjust my side tension knobs for balance so the scope stays in all positions with the heavier 2" eyepieces in place with the tension off.
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Ok so that is for balance. I will see how I go over time and decide whether I need to move these off the zero point.
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Check out these 2 sites and cross reference them with the Astrosystems instructions.
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Ok they were helpful. My telescope came with a mark on the primary so I not planning on marking it again either. The next step in the instructions is "Mark and offset the secondary" but it also says this has no noticeable effects in a visual telescope so I am going to skip that.
The next step is mark the tube opposite to the focuser, I am a little worried about drilling a hole in the side of my new telescope!
Then since I skipped the mark and offset the secondary step I am not sure I need to do the next step which is "Offset and square the spider"?
The remaining steps seem straight forward although requiring me to dismantle the thing!
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If you have dew forming on the primary then just having moving air over the mirror can prevent it, so see if this fan moves air over the top of the mirror and if it causes any vibration.
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Ok so it is OK to leave the fan running as long as there is no vibration.
Stephen I am surprised you say I need more magnification. Saturn was moving fast enough through the FOV with my 6mm I thought?
Anyone else have any comments thoughts on my 2" EP not focussing when slid all the way in or the pros and cons of a 2" over a 1.25" EP?
Cheers