I still to need to touch up the paint. I am waiting for some glossy white touchup paint. The thumbscrews are longer than they need to be. I have ordered 3/8" and 1/2" long versions to replace them. The battle to get the helical focuser is complete.
In case you are unfamiliar with helical focuser, they provide a way to get very precise focus. They have a very limited range, but that is why it is inserted in that extension tube which provides coarse focus. I am expecting a clear sky tonight for faintness of star checking.
This has the Svbony 25mm Plossl eyepiece. It is a beautiful 48 degree appparent field of view eyepiece. I am expecting an 8 degree field of view.
I needed a dustcap at the front. That thing at the end is threaded to fit on the tube. I saw that at Home Depot and decided that was better than the usual crummy dustcaps.
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