Matt - this is nothing like the typical laser collimator. Sorry to point this out, but everyone is assuming that it is. Go here to see that it is completely different:
http://www.astrosystems.biz/laser.htm
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Originally Posted by matt
DJ.
Those laser collimators can go quite easily out of collimation themselves.
When I used to have a newt I purchased a laser collimator and tested it 'out of the box' and it was a mile out.
It was one of these: http://myastroshop.com.au/products/d...asp?id=MAS-143
Although I purchased the unit from somewhere else, I think.
You can collimate it yourself. There are 3 little hex screws which are used for this purpose not too far from the grub screw which turns the laser light on and off.
You can make a simple tester from a block of wood and some screws.
By placing the colliamator horizontally in the tester, projecting the beam onto a distant wall and rotating the unit, you can tell whether your unit is out of collimation. If the dot on the wall stays in the same point while rotating...you are fine. Otherwise you need to adjust those screws until it doesn't form a looping sort of arc as you rotate the unit.
I'll try and find a link to the DIY tester for you. |