Bold Seagull

On 22/01/2021 at 15:58, Tiny Clanger said:

Funnily enough I was looking at a book on  my shelves which does exactly this : similar copies to my (old) version available second hand via amaz.  here

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walk-through-Heavens-Constellations-Legends/dp/0521625130

It looks as if there is a prettier updated version too, the old one is illustrated only in black & blue, I imagine the new one may be colour (not checked tho)

I'd offer you my copy, but posting it would cost more than the second hand sellers are charging in total  !

Heather

Thanks, just nabbed 1 remaining copy Amazon had for me & my 11 yr old son who got his (our) first telescope at Xmas.

8 hours ago, Starwatcher2001 said:

Does the finder scope fit to the tube with screws? If so, is it possible to losen them a little and move the bracket itself?  On other scopes it's sometimes necessary to "shim" the mount with a piece of cardboard or similar. If you're able to take a photo or two of the finder and post them, it might help someone come up with a solution.

Oh, welcome to SGL. Good to have you with us.

Hi yes, 2 screws and a plastic mount - shims sounds a good idea - I hadn’t thought of that.

I’m really struggling with centering the viewfinder on the same scope. It’s like the viewfinder needs to be on too big an angle within the holder for the adjustment screws to hold it. It’s driving me a bit nuts - I just don’t seem to be able to fix it to the centred image in the scope. Any help greatly appreciated.