Disabled noob needing collimation help ! - Preston, Lancs

[Mark Porter]

Hi all,

I'm having bit of a mare trying to collimate my 6" SW Skyliner dob, firstly I should point out that I'm a total noob; secondly I'm disabled with limited mobility of my right arm (yep I'm also right handed which doesn't help)- Both are conspiring against me in trying to get my scope collimated 100%. In fact I'm pulling my hair out in total fraustration.

Does anyone live near to me at Preston, who would be kind enough to show me the finer points of collimating a scope and give me a hand to sort the issue out?

There's a drink or two in it for any kind soul prepared to spare me an hour of there time (A bottle of Scotch or similar).

[Doc]

I live too far but what is exactly the problem?

[Mark Porter]

Hi Mick,

I guess the crux of the issue is that I'm find it really hard to do with one useful arm, I'm struggling in aligning my primary mirror. Also I reckon my spider is off centre - The whole process is daunting and is being made more difficult due to my disability.

I guess if you tie one of your arms behind your back and try it for yourself you'll understand my problem - LOL.

[coffee_prince]

I am new as well, so finding it hard also, but I have two arms

Is there no-one there to help you? How do you plan on moving a bulky telescope if you have trouble doing colimation?

[Mark Porter]

Wife helps me move it around, but asking her to help me collimate it - Well......

I may as well go and put I head in the oven - LOL !!!

[Uplooker]

Mark, sent you a PM,

Ian

[robbieince]

Hi

I am in Bamber Bridge and will be happy to help - pm me for contact details.

Rob

[TheThing]

That's the beauty of SGL - always someone willing to help out. Shame I don't live nearer or I'd come and help, but Surrey to Lancs is a bit far!

I'm sure the kind volunteers will hve you sorted in no time though.

All the best and welcome to SGL!