Well have finally had an early evening observing session in twilight rather than dark skies, even then WOW.. I've been away plus my daughter got married and work piled up in my absence. Managed to fathom the alignment finally (the telescope wasn't 100% level initially, this was probably why I had so many problems before). But even with just some lunar obs and Jupiter. Magnificent views of the clouds, clearest telescopic views I've ever seen with my own eyes. As for the Moon, zoomed in on the central peak of Tycho even the wife was impressed when she had a look. One small problem, when the iPad lost connection my alignment went out. But overall very impressed.
