M27 - and first light Atik 460EX mono

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Derek, with yur newt, you'll have dirty big vanes holding teh secondary mirror in place giving yoru spikes ;-)

Today I have taken a 'brave pill' & have whipped off the front lens cell off my scope. Planning on giving it a gentle clean front & rear.

There is no sign of anything in the light path like a spiders thread or hair or anything......I'm puzzled. the only thing is can be is debris on the lens cell, which I know is far from clear. Hopefully a clean will resolve the issue.

Hope I can get it all back together okay ;-)