GSO 8" RC pointing accuracy & disassembly

[Moon (James)]

Hi all

I've created a new page describing my initial experience with the GSO RC pointing accuracy. It also includes some pics from the disassembly.
http://deepspaceplace.com/gso8rcpointing.php

In summary my primary mirror was loose, causing all sorts of problems.

I've also simplified and moved my collimation guide:
http://deepspaceplace.com/gso8rccollimate.php

I hope you find it interesting / useful.

James

[Dennis]

Thanks James – an interesting read should I ever get one of these! Excellent documentation and report.

Cheers

Dennis

[gbeal]

I agree wholeheartedly. At the moment I am sitting on the fence, VC200L or 8" R/C.
Gary

[Paul Haese]

Nice tutorial, it is very good for mirror removal.