Ad Astra Observatory

Buoyed by my success at getting the new coma corrector to focus using the shortened focuser, I tried it again with the “production” focuser, which is 3/8” taller. I recollimated as far forward as I could, and tried it out when the moon came up.

No dice. Still too far. Argh.

I can try recollimating again. I can try putting in the 2” collimation bolts. Or I can order a drawtube that sits flush against the top of the focuser body.

sigh.

This new coma corrector is not making my life easier. I sure hope that it ends up making my life better, so all this turmoil will be worth it.