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I've now got used to using the OCAL on the SCT, RC8 and Newt. I also have now used it on my new Sharpstar 150HNT, (which is an absolute delight compared to the C8 Hyperstar.)
With the newts, I still found that a well collimated laser, and even a Cheshire to check secondary squareness, were good steps before starting the OCAL, and then rinse and repeat after the OCAL. Eventually I always finished up with the OCAL cross hairs and the primary donut superimposed, Just took a lot of repetition.
Your workflow sounds OK, but the newts do get your head spinning with the number of adjustment variables though, including focusser tilt. I like the OCAL, but a good laser is still top of my toolbox.
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