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Started by RUSTY845, 07/13/2006 06:01PM
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Hi all; Ok, I just installed a new Moonlite CR2 focuser on what was my perfectly collimated 10" newt., But now the collimation is all mucked up. I have never had to collimated a focuser before so I need some help here. Do I just put my tools in the focuser and play with the Collimation screws on the focuser until it looks right again?

Thanks for your help.

Bob
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Posted 07/13/2006 06:32PM #1
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Hi Bob,
Just put in the Cheshire or site tube and adjust the focuser leveling screws until the secondary looks aligned like it did before. You can also use a laser, but the site tube works just as well.
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