CCD inspector

[graham.hobart]

I am thinking of getting CCD inspector to tweak the collimation of my f4 Newt.
I see that it supports Maxim + RAW -so does this imply that it will work OK with my DLSR if I run it through Maxim?
My CCD is too heavy for the focuser at the moment so I don't want to add focuser flexure into the mix.
Proposed -canon 60da and Maxim Dl 5 plus ? CCD inspector

thanks for any hints /advice as I have not bought it yet and think it would be a useful software addition.
Graz

[peter_4059]

I'd recommend getting the Catseye collimation kit rather than CCDInspector having tried both options.

The Catseye uses multiple reflections so you end up with multiples of the light path to assess errors. CCDInspector is trying to infer collimation errors based on a single focal length derived image.

http://www.catseyecollimation.com/

"When all the images are merged (and there are 4), the accuracy of alignment is actually the best obtainable on the planet as a result of the 4th (faintest inverted) reflection being a result of multiple reflections totaling 7 focal lengths away from your eye - far more resolution than is attainable with a 2-pass laser."

[garymck]

Hi,

my own experience is that CCD inspector is only good for getting you roughly collimated - once you get close it produces variable results and becomes unreliable. Not worth it's excessively high price. Try Max Selector here for free - and automate your whole observatory
http://www.felopaul.com/

Cheers
Gary

[Geoff45]

I agree. I find CCDInspector most useful for checking FWHM while imaging. If it creeps up significantly I refocus.
Geoff

[peter_4059]

here you go....
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=138957