This giant 14.5 inch Dobsonian telescope has a mysterious problem. The owners have given me permission to investigate the collimation issue and perform a mild upgrade and service. It was an honor to work on a telescope that John Dobson himself has used!
#telescope #restoration #collimation
What could be wrong? Watch and find out!
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