Setting up an Explore Scientific 16" Newtonian Reflector Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

A short video of the procedure to set up an Explore Scientific 16" Newtonian Telescope. The video also displays some modifications I've done to the telescope. The first was to index the truss tubes, numbered 1 through 4 always returning them to the same position they were in previously. It greatly shortens the collimation procedure. The next modification was to make a cover for the open mirror box, part of it remains as a light shroud even when telescope is in use. I boxed in the secondary mirror assembly. I've added Velcro fasteners to the top of the cloth light shroud to keep it from falling/sliding down the truss tubes. The cardboard truss tube fillers were for when the cloth light shroud didn't have Velcro on it. I've also added a degree wheel for azimuth position and marked the altitude degrees on the yellow wheel/hinge. I find leaving the base and mirror box assembled a great time saver. It also makes what was already very heavy even more so, worse, even more bulky.