Telescope Restoration - John Dobson used THIS #Dobsonian

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! //Mirror Cleaning Video:    • Clean Your Telescope Mirror Without Ruinin...   /// AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS (Note: I earn a small commission from these links) /// Best Smartphone Adapter EVER: https://amzn.to/3MYYnBF Best Value Set Of Upgraded Eyepieces: https://amzn.to/3Y7MYmn Best Overall Red Dot Finder: https://amzn.to/3UQVPJr Economy Smartphone adapter: https://amzn.to/3WfKS2e Bluetooth shutter button: https://amzn.to/3OBpW1i (prices have risen) Best book for new astronomers: "Turn Left At Orion": https://amzn.to/3PDxLo4 CHEAP 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope: https://amzn.to/49TH12l NICE 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope: https://amzn.to/4bbxIuU RED HOPE Adventure Scifi Novel Series: Kindle Edition: https://amzn.to/49O9bud Paperback: https://amzn.to/4aPRc7Y Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3WhhXOw ** My new SciFi short story prequel, right here on YouTube **    • MARS Sci-Fi Audiobook Full Length and Unab...   YOUTUBE NOTES: 1) This video complies with the YouTube Community Guidelines and Terms of Service. 2) All sound tracks and sound effects were used with permission from my video editing suite, Camtasia. 3) All consumable items were paid for by me. 4) This video does not contain offensive material, children, or bad language. #restorationvideos #orion #astronomy #Dobsonian ******* ******* #reflector #reflactor @reflactor