Catseye autocollimator

[bluesilver (Peter)]

Hi, I am just interested to know if any has used these
Catseye autocollimators before and also where to get them from?
I have done a far bit of looking around, but yet haven't really found anyone here in Australia that sells them.
It is to be used on a Skywatcher 16 inch Dobsonian.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[ChrisV (Chris)]

I got one a few months ago, but second hand. Has taken me a while to get the hang of it but I'm liking it.

I just ordered some different centre spots direct on their website - Jim was very helpful. Otherwise might be worth putting up a wanted in the classifieds.

[Rainmaker (Matt)]

They work very well and are especially handy to get good collimation in fast Newtonians (F3-F4) but using them can be a bit frustrating until you learn to identify the four reflections.

I felt the best centre spots to use are the 'Hotspot' and I found the yellow to work well.

[bluesilver (Peter)]

Thanks for the replies, eventually found a place but it is over in the UK, Still might be worth looking into, they are called: firstlightoptics.com

[astronut (John)]

Go straight to the manufacturer.
https://www.catseyecollimation.com/mainentry.html

[rrussell1962]

If you do get one the clip on red LED light is also worth getting. It makes illuminating the centre spot much less bother at night.

[bluesilver (Peter)]

Thanks for the think to the manufactures site, unfortunately you can't really click or do anything on their site, no ordering or information, no contact tabs or the link.
I must be missing something there, will continue to look and see if there is another site for the manufacture.

[Rainmaker (Matt)]

Originally Posted by bluesilver

Thanks for the think to the manufactures site, unfortunately you can't really click or do anything on their site, no ordering or information, no contact tabs or the link.
I must be missing something there, will continue to look and see if there is another site for the manufacture.

They would probably be closed due to the Covid issue.

[gjr80 (Gary)]

Originally Posted by bluesilver

Thanks for the think to the manufactures site, unfortunately you can't really click or do anything on their site, no ordering or information, no contact tabs or the link.
I must be missing something there, will continue to look and see if there is another site for the manufacture.

Just went to the page on my iPad and saw the same. Then I noticed the following near the top of the page:

The CATSEYE Collimation web site has been changed to a "Frames" format. If you do not see a split Frame to the left, click: Here

When I clicked on the link the old page came up with ordering info etc. But yes they could be closed due to CV.

Gary

[Paul Haese]

On the Catseye site, left hand side and scroll down to select which item you want. Click on the one you want, then click on add to cart. It should open in the shopping cart/paypal checkout. You can continue shopping by click on the top right or just pay for the item right there. I think Jim would be still operating as he is a small one man show. So send him an email first if you are worried about paying and not getting the item.

[bluesilver (Peter)]

Ah, thanks for the help there, found the split Frame icon, wasn't looking hard enough.
That fixed the issue,
Very much appreciated.
Cheers.