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Old 25-09-2005, 05:00 PM
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I have the Orion collimating eyepiece (I got it from Bintel) and I also have an EZ Collimator (Laser)...

I usually use the Orion to get "close" and then finish off with the laser...I hen re-check with the Orion and I then try and "check and fine tune" with a star test...

My scopes are F6 and F5 so not quite as fast as yours...

I am not familiar with the tool that you bought...

There are advantages and disadvantages to all of the tools available...at f4 I would think that getting it collimated right will be important...

The Orion (or other non laser tools) will work as well as any quality laser and better than the cheap ones...collimation just takes some time and patience...not fancy tools.

That said, get some well made tools and reliable tools

I would suggest talking to some folks who have similarly fast scopes and seeking their advice...

They will also I suspect have a few tips/suggestions on handling coma...

Good Luck!
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