EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ok folks.. The 200p has finally arrived.. Few minor issues mind you.. first being that one of the white plastic slider blocks on the base had fallen off & only the staple nails that held it remained.. Not a major issue as i manufactured a new one, & its working 100% now.. Second thing is I noticed 3 wee dimple spots (press marks) on the top of the tube below the finder scope.. I'm guessing this is common enough in these scopes? I doubt it will effect the viewing? All aside it's built & ready for action.. Mite check YouTube for a Collimation video.. One last thing.. Is it ok to keep the EP holder (without EP) in the scope while not in use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobby Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I leave mine in all the time, usually with an EP and the EP covered.must be a good day for new Scopes! Mine arrived this morning, putting it together now!Can you see the clouds thickening Congrats on your new scope, hope you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 The cloud here is savage at the minute.. I look forward to 3 weeks when I can finally get the thing out.. So does anyone know if these 3 little dents in the tube below the finder scope are normal, or if they will affect my viewing.. In the right light they are quite visible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobby Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 i've just checked mine ( 250px but i would think its the same) but cant see any dents.cant imagine it would effect viewing tho...Just give it a good check over to make sure thats all thats wrong.It'll give you something to do while its cloudy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 if its new from a supplier, id ask for a new one if its dented, regardless of weather it affects viewing or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 It is new from the supplier.. but the little dents are tiny to be honest.. only see them in certain light.. & the bigger problem is.. If i send it back to the supplier, i'll be waiting another month for a new scope.. I've waited a month for this one.. Everything else is in good shape.. but I haven't viewed anything with it as it's too cloudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Cant see any problem, post up a pic if you are not sure.CheersTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 It is new from the supplier.. but the little dents are tiny to be honest.. only see them in certain light.. & the bigger problem is.. If i send it back to the supplier, i'll be waiting another month for a new scope.. I've waited a month for this one.. Everything else is in good shape.. but I haven't viewed anything with it as it's too cloudyi see, i was imagining big dents in the body. as for the clouds....its all YOUR fault:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hahaha - I actually tried to take a photo & it's really hard to pick them out in it.. if you run your finger over them you can feel a slight dip.. It's massively unlikely they will affect viewing.. I'm just being OCD about it.. I'll post up a thread with some pictures of the scope etc when I find this ******** SD card reader, I think it's grew legs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Probablynot Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 It's the usual dilemma. It ain't quite perfect, but at least I've got it in my sticky little hands!Do the dents (or dips, or dimples) upset you enough to get all uppity about it with your supplier?But oh, I just had another thought. On the outside, the dents might be just blemishes. Inside the tube, would they possibly cause minor reflections/refractions and thus diminish the quality of the image?Edskimax, maybe you ought to consider doing a bit of flocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Yeah.. I don't really know what that flocking stuff is.. I'm a massive noob!! I looked & I think the 200p is "kinda" double skinned.. I don't think the bumps are on the inner skin.. If you get me.. Also it's not about weather or not i want to get into it with the supplier.. It's weather or not I can wait another month for the next shipment of dob's? I think i'll stick with this one.. Now Cloud.. Don't make me tell you again.. Do one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I take that back I can see them on the inside actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobby Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 How far in would you say the dent is. Bare in mind that the end of the focuser sometimes protrudes about 15mm ans that only really shows during collimation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 To be honest about 1mm.. 2mm at the most - It's three wee spots in a triangle - I'll get a few pictures tomorrow.. I really doubt it will do the scope any harm.. It's just the fact i know they are there.. You have to look closely to see them.. Also, If i'm taking a photo, i'm guessing it's a bad idea to use the flash down the tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Maybe another silly question, but if i wanted to try & rub the dents out of the tube is it ok to touch the inside of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rory Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 if they are on inside to, id be patient and let supplier know, i would. even if it means no scope for another month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 I've read that tiny dents/dimples won't make any difference at all.. Can anyone confirm if the flash is bad for the mirror? And also is it ok to touch the inside of the tube? I think the dents could it rubbed out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobby Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 In my opinion 'for what its worth' 1 - flash wont harm the mirror, but it will bounce back and ruin the photo2 - Dont rub it down3 - there is a tiny lip at the opening of the ota which propably means the dimples are not even in the light path4 - look at a truss dob, the sides dont even come into play with the path of lightGive the supplier a buzz, see how long a replacement will take, they may even deliver and collect the old one on the same day ... if youre luckyGood luck with whatever you decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yeah i mite contact the supplier... - but if it doesn't affect my viewing.. I'm not too bothered.. I'm sure it mite pick up a few more knocks along the way.. I actually looked down the tube today & the two threads from the screw-in handles come through like 1.5cms :S - so I guess the dimples don't really matter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I noticed 3 wee dimple spots (press marks) on the top of the tube below the finder scope.. .. but the little dents are tiny to be honest.. only see them in certain light.. it's really hard to pick them out in it.. if you run your finger over them you can feel a slight dip.. about 1mm.. 2mm at the most - It's three wee spots in a triangle It's a rolled steel tube, the odd crease and dimple are not unusual and will not affect performance. Just leave them be and enjoy the views Your camera's flash will not harm the mirror. HTH, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi Steve.. If at some point I wanted to try & rub them out, is it ok to touch the inside of the tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 It is best you don't do that as you will probably leave a polished shiny surface. I'll say this only because you have already confessed to being a bit OCD (as am I) but if you can't live with these tiny dimples then you are going to seriously struggle when it comes to collimation and dust on the mirror. Trust me, l'm a dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 I looked at that collimation stuff last night & I am none the wiser to be honest.. I mite need to return it for a laser one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLO Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 A laser would be easier but it would compliment your Cheshire/sight-tube, not replace it. A Newtonian telescope's performance depends on accurate collimation. Please keep the telescope's original packaging because you will need that if you decide to return it. Hope that helps, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdskiMax Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 What's the current stock on 200p's? I don't know if I'm that bothered about the marks to return it.. if I really wanted I could always rub them out & flock it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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