Astraforce Paul

Thanks for the teflon tape advice. My focuser works fine, but I will remember that tip

I was aware of the tune up at Edmunds for $35, and do recommend it over doing it yourself. In my case, I wanted to see the mirror in the scope firsthand, just to see for myself what Edmund installed. Once I had it out, I knew the photos would be interesting for others. The manual for this scope says that the mirror is Pyrex

I admire the 8" Portaball scopes, and imagine they are a joy to use. The $3,000 price holds me back, but they are made in the USA, and I give the company credit for their quality. I would also like to see them venture into a 6" model