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Dum777
29-01-2017, 04:27 PM
Hi Guys
Just wondering if anyone could give me a hand collimating a8inch dobson?
Im at Coomera Gold Coast and will comet o you ;tried every thing but its still out ill pay if needs be
Thanks Ian
AEAJR
30-01-2017, 08:55 AM
What sort of problems are you having?
What tool are you using to collimate?
What makes you think the collimation is bad?
From what I understand most of the dobs are done the same way so this may be helpful.
How to Collimate an Orion Dob using a Collimation cap or laser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAVGcGEBmCE
I use a collimation cap. I had purchased a laser but did not liked how it worked so I sent it back.
Orionskies
30-01-2017, 09:49 AM
Thanks for this Ian as a new Dob owner I'm yet to give it ago, and thanks AEAJR for the video link. :)
AEAJR
30-01-2017, 03:31 PM
Remember that the system was probably collimated at the factory. When you check it you should not be surprised if it appears to be right on the money.
Dum777
01-02-2017, 09:51 PM
Hi Ed
screw was loise on secondary mirror and i think its moved
Planets all blury when ocusing in and out and can see spider vains
Cheshire put carnt seem to get it righr
AEAJR
02-02-2017, 02:09 AM
Can't help you with that. Have never had to do anything significant. I follow that video. That is about the limit of my experience.
bigjoe
02-02-2017, 02:37 AM
Some good tips in SGL HERE buddy.
https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/197640-collimation-and-star-hopping/
Cheers bigjoe.
jenchris
02-02-2017, 12:43 PM
I'm in Ormeau.
Shout if you can't work out the video.
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