[masraum]

Mike, thanks, I may take you up on that. A house call would be easy, IIRC, you live on the South East side, Clear Lake area. I'm just across 45 in Friendswood.

One of these days, I want to smooth up the action and build a light shield. I do much/most of my observing from my driveway, between the streetlight and occasional passing car, a light shield would be nice. What I really ought to do is build a portable enclosure to block out the light from streetlights and my neighbors' porch lights.

If you can think of any must have recommendations, I'm all ears. I've got a Zhumell 8" dob with dual speed Crayford focuser (came with the scope). It's pretty much as I bought it.

Thanks for the offer.