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Old 31-08-2018, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Stonius View Post
Does the laser dot when projected onto the primary actually hit the centre dot squarely in the middle? Looks to me like you need to adjust the secondary to get it striking the primary dead centre (using the secondary screws) then use the primary screws to centre the reflected image.

Other than that, is your spider centered?
Laser dot hits primary in centre, yes.
I think the spider is centred? I'll check/adjust.


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Originally Posted by peter_4059 View Post
When you remove the barlow, does the laser land in the middle of the centre spot on the primary mirror?

The image you have posted looks like the barlowed laser light is not illuminating the primary mirror evenly - ie most of the light is offset compared to the shadow of the primary centre spot.

If that is the case then it might be because your secondary mirror is not collimated. The barlowed image is to adjust the primary collimation
Laser dot hits primary in centre, yes.
Should those concentric circles be centred around the centre spot shadow and centre of viewing window? That seems logical to me.
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