Which is more practical and convenient to use, a laser Collimator or Set of three Tectrons for a 10" f4.5 reflector?
Which is more practical, Laser Collimator or Set o
Started by astroham2003, 07/29/2005 12:18AM
Posted 07/29/2005 12:18AM
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Posted 07/29/2005 02:00AM
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Many use both. The Tectron threesome is where I would start. Their book helps to understand what is going on in the optical path. Many of the steps cannot easily be accomplished with a laser. Squaring the focuser centering the secondary and the primary...
You can add a laser later for the fine stuff and use it for touch ups once your happy with the geometry.
Good luck,
Kent
You can add a laser later for the fine stuff and use it for touch ups once your happy with the geometry.
Good luck,
Kent
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