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@ollypenrice Its not actually ruining the view when looking down the tube (like blocking light, its like dew), I see my face clear even with the smudge on mirror. I looked at the moon last night again and didnt really notice any difference from before. But I have learned how to treat s mirrior etc now, the "hard" way. 

No "only" propane/butane aerosol on label  It also reads condense from can could harm delicate electronics 😅

After some research, I feel like I could clean it and put it togheter again. I just dont have a tool for collimating, I need that anyway, when I get one. Ill consider cleaning it.

Thanks for the tips I will try to add that. 

Ok thanks! 

One last question😊

Like @Carbon Brush said, could this propan/butan eventually destroy the mirror coating if left over time?

Thanks for help! 😊

I so just to check, I tried the can air on my cleaned wall mirror and it left a little residue  a "dew" like spot that evaporated, but some tiny stains was left. I dont really know that much but I bet I would notice if the mirror needed cleaning by looking at the moon, and it would look bad (Spots etc) and stars would be "smokey"? 

Anyway thanks for the inputs and help. I guess I suffer of clean mirror obsession. 

Hnmm. Maybe best to leave it for now then. I thought it would be an easy job. My solution was to buy some acetone and just spray it on and then rinse with distilled water and dry with a hairdryer, outside. But I need to get the mirror out etc so yea maybe best to wait. Thanks! if no one has an easy fix? 

Thanks to everyone who replied

I like to have things clean fyi

Hello again! My second post. 

I' ve saw some dust on my mirror and bought some propane air can to just blow it away. But I think some stuff from the can has blown out and hit the mirror. Its like a  fat/dust screen (or really fine dust). I didnt really notice it in daylight when I checked mirror but yesterday I was trying out my telescope outside and I checked the mirror in the dark with some light and then I noticed. I dont really know how much it effect the view couse in daylight the mirrior looks fine, unless I tilt the telescope to an angel where the fat/smugde reflects. Do I need to clean my mirrior? If so is it easy to clean? And I bet ill need to coliminate it after. 

And a pic of my stuff, it looks bad and homwmade but Ive made some "protos" of what I had available, untill I order the right material. I'm new to all this. 

Thanks for the replys! 

Yes, Ive already started thinking how Im going to fix light cover and something with the focuser. I have a app thats called skyview lite, but will look into something better when I get the scoope.

The dewshield, is it the same as the lightcover/shroud? 

Im just gonna wait untill I get the telescope and fix the said things, since it can be done easy. I will look into the home made collimation cap, this is my biggest consern(if it is totally off sight), and check/compare prices on astroshop.

There is this beginners course not far from where I live, Im considering going.  I get the scope on monday, Im so exited!!!!

Ok, I will hold my urge to buy stuff for now.  I landed on this scope bcs it has good reviews, and it was available to get here from a Norwegian retailer. And it is good mirror and quality. I can also "mod" it, and I guess its easy to sell off ( if Im not pleased or want to upgrade). I am lucky to live close to the ocean,outside the big city and I have warm clothes. I also have a terrace but its close to streetlights. How is it to watch the sky from a fotball field?

To start with I want to see the moon and the planets, then when I learn, move on to deep sky etc. If possible maybe look at the sun. Also to just look out in the void. 

Is it any good sites to order equipment from eu? It is not so much to choose from at Norwegian retailers, and its expensive.

Thnx for the tips!

Hello!

So, as the title says, I'm new to this and I'm in the prosess of getting my equipment. I've ordered a skywatcher 130 heritage, after much consideration. I thought I have done my researchd. And I just found out about lenses,filter, collimination etc. I live in Norway and stuff is not cheap.  What would be the basic equipment for a beginner? Bank isnt really an issue,  but ofc I want to keep costs low. Should I get cheap/more  or expensive/ quality?  Heres a picture of what I want to order.  Thnx