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Thank you.
Thank you Ray, Allan, John, Malcom and Rob for your speedy reply.
I`ll think this will be the way to go then. I`ll be sure to add at least a collimator and shroud to the order. I have come across a few tutorials on how to use collimators on the internet. It looks simple enough. At the very least I`d expect someone at the Brisbane Astronomical Society could give me a run down on it.
I`ll do a bit more research into "Bob Knobs" John, sounds interesting. Is it easy to install or does it require a professional?
This might be a better option than doing custom mods such as what you suggested Rob. I don`t feel confident enough to be hacking into a $1000+ telescope with springs from Bunnings just yet, not to mention the wife would neuter me for doing so if I did. This model does come with a "Deluxe zero power, reflex site with 4 reticle shapes and variable brightness" finderscope. So that should do for a start. I like the idea of the Barlow eyepiece. That`ll be something I`ll look into, I have come across a full kit of filters and lenses that come in a little brief case available from both Celestron and Meade. Going for around $300. But I`ll learn the basic first before I start playing with things like that.
Lastly though, does this model have bearings in the base or is it the Teflon slipper tracks? I can`t find a definitive answer online.
I will speak with Bintel this week as well.
Thanks again all for your help.
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