Skywatcher AZ Goto 130p Help secondary mirror Collimation

[voyager_74656]

Hello there As my title suggests i have a sky watcher AZ Goto 130p and while its a fantastic scope and great value i can't quite figure out how to adjust the secondary mirror for collimation. i only have a slight alignment issue and i don't know if i am just being silly about it because its brand new. But i would still like to know how i can adjust the secondary mirror for future Collimation. Thank you

[Mr Q]

If it's a newtonian, the following link will show you how to star test for collimation Thierry Legault - The collimation

This link will show you how it's done if neededhttp://www.andysshotglass.com/Collimating.html

[Digz]

Two good links there, which I have used previously.

[voyager_74656]

hello and thank you for response mr q but the second link you posted has no relivant infomation about my issue with my skywatcher az goto 130p. my problrm lays with my secondary mirorr i would like to know how to adjust my seconday mirorr fromy the back of the cylinder i realise there are 3 bolts to adjust this mirror but i would like to make sure im not going to do anythong silly.

[Digz]

If the second video does not help can you explain more clearly what the issue is? As far as I am aware the links above should tell you everything you need to know about how to collimate.

[Mikea]

Are you sure the secondary needs adjusting? I have the same scope and have only ever needed to adjust the primary using a Cheshire.

[dave750t]

i would like to know how to adjust my seconday mirorr fromy the back of the cylinder i realise there are 3 bolts to adjust this mirror but i would like to make sure im not going to do anythong silly.

It sounds like you mean the primary mirror (the 5.5" curved mirror at the base of the tube).

If so, the larger diameter screws on the base are the adjustment screws and the smaller diameter ones are the locking screws. Loosen the locking screws first, adjust using the adjustment screws, then gently tighten the locking screws.

[voyager_74656]

Thank you again for all your reply's And no I didn't mean my "primary Mirror" I was indeed talking about the secondary. And Thanks to the links Mr Q provided I have solved my problem and will be a happy observer on the next clear night. So again I bid you all thank you for your assistance

[Digz]

Glad you have it sorted :-)