At last first light. I got sick of waiting for a good forecast so I setup and stared down the clouds. Only visual and only got an hour or so. Full report to follow however no sign of astigmatism or pinching. Placed back in travel box for trip to final home.
I couldn't get balance on RA so left the clutch loose so motor could slip if needed, the mount coped well. Ture test will be with right balance and imaging.
Still waiting for focusser so used the GSO one out of focus stars looked good collimation needed some work got clouded over. Hopefully obsevatory upgrade will be done soon.
btw quite nerve wracking lifting a 35kg scope with wife!
Karen.