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Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
Bahtinov mask for 6" Nexstar SE
Well made. Works as advertised. Had to make some small shims, however, to center mask perfectly. Otherwise, works great.
Well made. Works as advertised. Had to make some small shims, however, to center mask perfectly. Otherwise, works great.
Howie Glatter 650nm Standard Brightness Red Laser Collimator - 1.25"
Doesn't come with concentric circle attachment
Even though the description states: "The collimators are supplied with a removable plastic aperture stop having a knife-edge, 1mm pin hole and a screen front. The beam of all red diode lasers is blurry-edged and has an elliptical cross-section. ...
Even though the description states: "The collimators are supplied with a removable plastic aperture stop having a knife-edge, 1mm pin hole and a screen front. The beam of all red diode lasers is blurry-edged and has an elliptical cross-section. ...
Farpoint 1.25" Reflective Cheshire Collimator
Not Useful for Beginners
Purchased this to learn to collimate my 10" reflector. Looking at the web page, it's not clear that you have to remove your primary mirror to put their target stickers in place. They then talk about using their Farpoint Laser Collimator (in...
Purchased this to learn to collimate my 10" reflector. Looking at the web page, it's not clear that you have to remove your primary mirror to put their target stickers in place. They then talk about using their Farpoint Laser Collimator (in...
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
Works particularly well
After spending some time comparing this tool to others in my tool box, I've really come to appreciate the fact that this tool "self centers" because of the way it press-fits into the focuser. This makes the tool's placement extrem...
After spending some time comparing this tool to others in my tool box, I've really come to appreciate the fact that this tool "self centers" because of the way it press-fits into the focuser. This makes the tool's placement extrem...
Bob's Knobs for Telrad Finder # Telrad
Very easy to align your Telrad!
I am very satisfied with Bob's Knobs!
I am very satisfied with Bob's Knobs!
Mar 4, 2019
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
3" Batinov Mask for 72mmED scope
I picked this up amd the shipping was incredibly fast! I used it to get dead on focus or as close as I could tell and created the following image after using it
https://www.astrobin.com/full/392103/0/
I picked this up amd the shipping was incredibly fast! I used it to get dead on focus or as close as I could tell and created the following image after using it
https://www.astrobin.com/full/392103/0/
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Crosshair
perfect condition
Thanks a lot. Very satisfied!! Hotech received in perfectly condition!!
All the best
Thanks a lot. Very satisfied!! Hotech received in perfectly condition!!
All the best
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
Aline collimation cap
These caps are almost impossible to find, but they are a quick, easy, inexpensive device for collimating Newtonian reflectors. Works well. Very satisfied with Agena's service and prices.
These caps are almost impossible to find, but they are a quick, easy, inexpensive device for collimating Newtonian reflectors. Works well. Very satisfied with Agena's service and prices.
Agena 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Refractors
Works well
Worked well for my refractor. Unscrew the crosshairs and the lens reflections are easy to see.
Worked well for my refractor. Unscrew the crosshairs and the lens reflections are easy to see.
Bob's Knobs for Celestron C6 f/10 Secondary with Metric Collimation Screw Threads # C6
Simple and effective
All SCTs should have these... they make colimation much easier without needing to be on the front of the scope. You see the changes immediately as you turn the knob.
All SCTs should have these... they make colimation much easier without needing to be on the front of the scope. You see the changes immediately as you turn the knob.
Farpoint Carey Focus Mask for Telescopes With Dew Shield or Front End Diameter from...
Gets the job done
Its ok but could be improved. I placed it on my sct when there was a bit of dew. A fine black dust came off the mask and made a mess of the corrector plate. Also, once on its difficult to grab and lift it off.
Its ok but could be improved. I placed it on my sct when there was a bit of dew. A fine black dust came off the mask and made a mess of the corrector plate. Also, once on its difficult to grab and lift it off.
Bob's Knobs for Orion Secondary Set Screws on XT, SkyView & Others # CNsec30
Bob's knobs
Makes adjusting the secondary a breeze!
Makes adjusting the secondary a breeze!
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
Great Product
Hi-quality, good fit, works as advertised
Hi-quality, good fit, works as advertised
GSO 1.25" Newtonian Deluxe Laser Collimator III
Must Have for Newtonian
This is a good collimation tool for the price. It is very easy to use and a must for good images if you have a f/4 - f/6 Newtonian.
This is a good collimation tool for the price. It is very easy to use and a must for good images if you have a f/4 - f/6 Newtonian.
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
Simple is sometimes best
Works well on my 10 inch Dobson. Paired with a Cheshire with sighting tube works well for collimating a reflector.
Works well on my 10 inch Dobson. Paired with a Cheshire with sighting tube works well for collimating a reflector.
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Single Dot
Great product
I bought this HoTech laser collimator to use on my XT8. Easy to follow instructions and spot on collimation. What more could you ask for. Highly recommended.
I bought this HoTech laser collimator to use on my XT8. Easy to follow instructions and spot on collimation. What more could you ask for. Highly recommended.
Bob's Knobs for C11 f/10 with “Trifid” Fastar Secondary Housing and Metric Collimation...
Bob’s Nobs Work
They work as advertised. Just follow the instructions and your good to go
They work as advertised. Just follow the instructions and your good to go
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Crosshair
Collimator
The collimation worked perfectly. i was able to properly align the mirrors in a matter of minutes
The collimation worked perfectly. i was able to properly align the mirrors in a matter of minutes
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