Star test....

[NIGHTBOY]

Just been out to star test my scope and its both the same inside and outside of the focus. The only way that I can explain it is...

When the star goes out of focus it turns into a circle and I can see basically what I saw when I was collimating, round circle with a target bang in the middle.

Sound about right to you???

[AlexB67]

Like so  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-9FIW3AzX0

[NIGHTBOY]

Yeah that's the kitty, awesome.

[AlexB67]

To look for faults and/or collimation issues this is a pretty handy guide too on star testing.

http://www.backyardastronomy.com/Backyard_Astronomy/Downloads_files/Appendix%20A-Testing.pdf

[wookie1965]

Looks like after all the drama lol you collimated your scope well done now enjoy the views.

[NIGHTBOY]

Now I just need a cloud blower...

[Carl Reade]

And you should get nice views like this,

Yes waiting for the clouds......

carl