Thread: Collimating
View Single Post
  #7  
Old 05-07-2017, 05:26 PM
cletrac1922 (John)
Registered User

cletrac1922 is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: MAUDSLAND
Posts: 4
Hi Guys

The quickest way is to use a laser collimator

Use on lowest power setting

Adjust the three outer screws of the secondary mirror until red dot of collimator is centre of dot primary mirror

Have scope horizontal, and target of collimator facing down the tube, slightly loosen the three locking screws holding primary mirror

Adjust primary mirror, until no image on the target

Secure locking screws primary mirror, ensuring primary mirror stays aligned with target of the collimator

Takes only a few minutes to do

I use my 10" collapsible dob away from home a lot with school and scouts programs, and hardly never needs adjusting
Reply With Quote