I purchased some light-absorbing flocking board to line the tube with (dark tubes=better contrast). That gave me an excuse to break the scope down, clean the optics, and do some maintenance. I took a picture before putting it back together.
Telescope Apart
Scott's Sky Shots 
Well, I still have to recollimate. It wasn’t terribly off, so I’m waiting for a clear night. You’re supposed to collimate when the atmospheric conditions are optimum…
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