Thanks for the video Jason. Successfully removed my celestron 130 primary. Slight problem to start with as the thumb screws are the adjustment screws on mine and to remove the mirror you undo three small black screws separate from the locking and adjustment screws. Just incase anyone else has the 130eq as a beginner like me. Off to watch more of your videos now.
Thanks for all the how to videos that you make. As an astronomy newbie they have been so very helpful in learning about my telescope and how to actually use it and get the most out of it.
Hi, great channel! I have an quastion. I bought an used teleskop, very cheap. My teleskop has only 3 screws instead of six. Its an older sky watcher 150/1200 N, a blue one. Are this adjustment screws only without lock screws? Best. Edit: I found it, it is the protecting cover :)
Hello Jason! I don't think you are using SCT. I haven't seen any in your videos anyway. Nevertheless, I would like to know how the primary mirror can be removed with this type. Do you have any experience with this, or anyone in the community? Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Hello there friend. The 2 small dust covers that are on the main dust cover are quite useful, for instance, If you haven't got a moon filter you can use them to cut down the moons glare when viewing it with a telescope by keeping the main cover on and just remove one of the small dust covers. This will act like a aperture stop cutting down some of the moonlight so that it is easier on the eye. Another useful thing you can do is use them a focus aid...I will leave you a link to a video I made on how to do that.. Take friend, clear skies :) th-cam.com/video/81V1LZa1CbI/w-d-xo.html
My telescope didn't come with a center marker on the primary mirror. What would you recommend I use to mark the center. I was thinking about using those little white donut shaped hole protectors or just a small dot with a Sharpie. Thanks a million for sharing.
Hello DroneXFun, your welcome... The hole protectors you are talking about are perfect for the job IVe done a video on a easy method to apply them you can find it here :) th-cam.com/video/4gpMuQrgyJo/w-d-xo.html
Hi Jason! Another great video! Should we mark the position of the mirror cell with respect to the tube before removing the mirror cell? I have heard that it helps in collimation a lot. What's your opinion on this? :)
Hello Irfan, thank you friend. To be honest, a mirror usually needs a full collimation after removal anyway...So I don't mark it...Some do..I don't... Marking the cell/tube does help a little...But you've still got to collimate no matter what. :)
is it common for a brand new newtonian to come with an already pinched optic from overtightened mirror clamps? I been collimating mine over and over, and the sight always seems to be blurry or never seemed focused. I feel as if my $80 dollar refractor has a better view than this 400 dollar solomark. Idk, I been researching many hours, am starting to regret getting a newt as one of my first telescopes....
Hi Jason can I ask a question please, if this mirror has damaged to its side where the brackets are should it still work or would it just be black? Any help would be appreciated thanks Deby x 💜 🐾 🐞🦔🐿🌠💜
I wish someone would do a video on how to remove the primary mirror in a reflector telescope that does NOT have two sets of screws in the primary mirror mount. I have a Solomark Polaris 130EQ and this telescope only has the adjustment screws on the mirror mount, and no locking screws. And it appears that the mirror mount doesn't just slide out of the end piece with the trim. It looks like, to get the mirror out of this telescope, the entire trim assembly has to entirely come off by removing the screws that Jason mentions in this video are nothing to do with mirror removal. And I have watched so many videos on removing the mirrors, and adjusting the mirrors, and cleaning the mirrors, and there doesn't appear to be any other telescope on earth that shares this same design in the primary mirror mount as the Solomark Polaris 130EQ, which probably doesn't bode well for the quality of this scope, but here we are. And I'm scared to death to just start unscrewing things... lol I just want to find one video of someone removing the primary mirror with a similarly designed mirror mount before I just start hacking away...
I don't think all mirror caps disassemble like Jason's. Some are permanent collimated and I believe a lot of production caps are just those 3 side screws to lift off the whole plastic cap.
Well, following your instructions to the ‘T’ , and while unscrewing the last screw, the mirror assembly fell to the bottom. So I’m gonna SUE; I’m gonna get my bully boys to visit ya; and worse of all; I’m gonna sic my wife on ya. Not really…. The mirror and assembly it’s attached to seem to be intact. … I just had to tease you a bit. Now returning to the video.
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That is EXACTLY the video I needed for this exact telescope, thank you sir, made my life a million times easier!
Your more than welcome friend :)
Thanks for the video Jason. Successfully removed my celestron 130 primary. Slight problem to start with as the thumb screws are the adjustment screws on mine and to remove the mirror you undo three small black screws separate from the locking and adjustment screws. Just incase anyone else has the 130eq as a beginner like me. Off to watch more of your videos now.
This is what I needed! Thanks!!
Larry, thank you!
Just found this channel tonight, and you’re a great help!
Thank you AstroGuy your welcome friend :)
@@smalloptics753 Do you think you could make a video about different eyepieces? Like what the differences are between them?
Spot On Jason !! I was Just Cleaning The Mirror Of My Scope. It was A Night mare. To Open it 😬😄..But Thanks For The Video..Keep It Up Clear Skies ✨🔭👍🏻
Thank you friend, it's easy once you know how.
Thanks for all the how to videos that you make. As an astronomy newbie they have been so very helpful in learning about my telescope and how to actually use it and get the most out of it.
Hello Thom. Your more than welcome friend, great to hear you are finding my videos useful.. Take care, clear skies :)
Thank you so much! This video really helped me with my telescope! Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙂
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
And happy new year.
Your welcome my friend, Happy New Year.
Hi, great channel!
I have an quastion. I bought an used teleskop, very cheap. My teleskop has only 3 screws instead of six. Its an older sky watcher 150/1200 N, a blue one. Are this adjustment screws only without lock screws?
Best.
Edit: I found it, it is the protecting cover :)
Thanks Jason, just what I needed!
Your welcome friend.
one of the best videos ive seen yet for this! you are a lifesaver and u earnt a subscriber!
Thank you my friend much appreciated :)
Hello Jason! I don't think you are using SCT. I haven't seen any in your videos anyway. Nevertheless, I would like to know how the primary mirror can be removed with this type. Do you have any experience with this, or anyone in the community? Greetings from Berlin, Germany
My friend , what is the use if the small cap in between the telescope dust cap...?
Hello there friend. The 2 small dust covers that are on the main dust cover are quite useful, for instance, If you haven't got a moon filter you can use them to cut down the moons glare when viewing it with a telescope by keeping the main cover on and just remove one of the small dust covers. This will act like a aperture stop cutting down some of the moonlight so that it is easier on the eye. Another useful thing you can do is use them a focus aid...I will leave you a link to a video I made on how to do that.. Take friend, clear skies :)
th-cam.com/video/81V1LZa1CbI/w-d-xo.html
Thank u very much my friend 😊
@@IndianKnowledgeWorld Your welcome
Just what I needed. Thanks!
Your more than welcom
My telescope didn't come with a center marker on the primary mirror. What would you recommend I use to mark the center. I was thinking about using those little white donut shaped hole protectors or just a small dot with a Sharpie. Thanks a million for sharing.
Hello DroneXFun, your welcome... The hole protectors you are talking about are perfect for the job IVe done a video on a easy method to apply them you can find it here :) th-cam.com/video/4gpMuQrgyJo/w-d-xo.html
Hi Jason! Another great video! Should we mark the position of the mirror cell with respect to the tube before removing the mirror cell? I have heard that it helps in collimation a lot. What's your opinion on this? :)
Hello Irfan, thank you friend. To be honest, a mirror usually needs a full collimation after removal anyway...So I don't mark it...Some do..I don't... Marking the cell/tube does help a little...But you've still got to collimate no matter what. :)
Great video Jason!
Hey Urban Astronomer, Thank you my friend.
is it common for a brand new newtonian to come with an already pinched optic from overtightened mirror clamps? I been collimating mine over and over, and the sight always seems to be blurry or never seemed focused. I feel as if my $80 dollar refractor has a better view than this 400 dollar solomark. Idk, I been researching many hours, am starting to regret getting a newt as one of my first telescopes....
Thank you for sharing!
Your welcome :)
Hi Jason can I ask a question please, if this mirror has damaged to its side where the brackets are should it still work or would it just be black? Any help would be appreciated thanks Deby x 💜 🐾 🐞🦔🐿🌠💜
If I had a blotch of mirror damage, I'd take a scale modeling paint brush or Qtip and cover just the damage with flat black paint and steam on.
7:21 Don't get complacent. Ever heard of the Demon Core and what happened to the people who were working on it?
Thanks 💜💜💛💛🌌🌌🌌🔭🔭👏👏
I wish someone would do a video on how to remove the primary mirror in a reflector telescope that does NOT have two sets of screws in the primary mirror mount. I have a Solomark Polaris 130EQ and this telescope only has the adjustment screws on the mirror mount, and no locking screws. And it appears that the mirror mount doesn't just slide out of the end piece with the trim. It looks like, to get the mirror out of this telescope, the entire trim assembly has to entirely come off by removing the screws that Jason mentions in this video are nothing to do with mirror removal. And I have watched so many videos on removing the mirrors, and adjusting the mirrors, and cleaning the mirrors, and there doesn't appear to be any other telescope on earth that shares this same design in the primary mirror mount as the Solomark Polaris 130EQ, which probably doesn't bode well for the quality of this scope, but here we are. And I'm scared to death to just start unscrewing things... lol
I just want to find one video of someone removing the primary mirror with a similarly designed mirror mount before I just start hacking away...
By they way, I have tried to find videos specific to this exact telescope, but they are nearly non-existent.
Great video
Thank you friend :)
I'm trying very hard to remove the primary mirror cell from the back of my dobsonian (SkyWatcher 8 inch), and is doesn't come off. Any ideas?
I don't think all mirror caps disassemble like Jason's. Some are permanent collimated and I believe a lot of production caps are just those 3 side screws to lift off the whole plastic cap.
I just loosened the lock screws and then the springs came out. Now I don’t know how to fix that 😭
جميل
You only need to remove one of the mirror bracket screws and just swivel it to the side
Anyone know what M size these screws are?
I can only see 2 mirror clips even when I look down the telescope, no matter how much collocation I do
Well, following your instructions to the ‘T’ , and while unscrewing the last screw, the mirror assembly fell to the bottom. So I’m gonna SUE; I’m gonna get my bully boys to visit ya; and worse of all; I’m gonna sic my wife on ya.
Not really…. The mirror and assembly it’s attached to seem to be intact. … I just had to tease you a bit. Now returning to the video.
Ha ha ha.. You had me for a moment there.. Especially the wife.. xD
@@smalloptics753 I’ve already subscribed and as a newbie, was happy to see your list of help videos… am gonna need them .
And Thank you Small Optics.
@@nebraskatpp Thank you for your support and your more than welcome my friend :)
Bout time someone spock reet on ere !
Lol. Northerners
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