This might be a dumb question, but should there be something on the bottom of the telescope (8" SW dob) to collimate the primary mirror? I bought it off of gumtree and didn't notice at the time but I thought there should be a piece here with some tightening bolts to collimate it.https://i.imgur.com/wCOeWoO.jpg
Posted May 29, 2019, 6:54 AM UTC
No. 3 locking screws and 3 adjusting screws. Knurled knobs are an option.
See the recessed hex heads next to the philips heads?
I think so, is it supposed to come with a piece like this though?https://i.imgur.com/uH2qULK.jpg
No. Yours is ok. The one featured is a fan bracket for the bigger models.
Ahh okay awesome I was freaking out. Thankyou!!!
I was wondering what kind of jerk would sell a telescope with missing collimation screws, lol.
You are missing three knurled bolts.