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Old 30-01-2011, 10:24 AM
cjpops (Craig)
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Hi there,

Sorry i wasnt clear, ill explain a bit further.. And yes, this is my first time ive attempted to calibrate the scope..

Firstly, i adjusted the secondary mirror screws to move the laser pointer to the circle mark on the primary mirror.

Secondly, i untightened the white 'lock' screws in the bottom of the scope so i can make necessary primary mirror adjustments with the black screws.. I was able to get the laser pointer on the lasermate itself to the centre of the circular mark then tightened the white 'lock' screws carefully and evenly..

Both primary and secondary are now in the centre before i take out the lasermate device from the focuser/finder.. I then re-inserted the lasermate to double check and the laser is slightly outside the circle again.. I redid this proceedure and its different every time i re-insert the lasermate..

The laser point itself is not completely sharp and there's a bit of light leak on the sides i'm not sure if i have a dodgy one? I cant find an example on the net to compare with mine

Last edited by cjpops; 30-01-2011 at 12:53 PM.
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