Bit of local help please?

[Red268]

Hi all,

Finally got my first scope, but I'm having real trouble with this whole collimation lark!

I've spent days (Literally) reading about collimating.

I have got a Cheshire, and have been trying for about six hours to collimate my scope.

Would anyone locally (I'm between Bedford and Luton, Clophill) be able to help me out?

I really think I'd benefit from someone showing me/kicking me when I'm doing things wrong.

I'd be happy to bring my scope, cheshire, tools etc to someone or meet somewhere.  Also, more than happy to pay in beer for anyone willing to help me out.

Also, if there's a local meet any time soon, I'd be very interested in joing you guys.

Thanks,

Lewis

[jasonp]

Hi there Lewis. What scope have you got ?

I'm in Luton and would be more than happy to help.

Jason

[Red268]

I've got the Skywatcher 200p, dob mount.

I think I may have both the secondary and primary out of whack.

It'd be a huge help, and greatly appreciated!  I'll PM you.

[Spacedout]

Hi Lewis,

I'm not far from you as I live in Meppershall.  Looks like your sorted for this one but I'm also happy to help in the future in you need further advice.  I started with your scope and it was fantastic so some good nights ahead

Best regards

Karl

[Red268]

Hi Karl,

Excellent, another nearby person I can talk to rather than boring everyone else to tears

Thanks, and I'm sure I'll take you up on the offer of help in the near future!

[Daz1974]

Im not too far away either in Clifton, but have had only minimal experience in collimating my telescope so wouldnt be much help !!

[Red268]

Another very close by!  Excellent!  And I see a post has been made in the 'Meet Up' thread, so will head over there now!