I dusted off and collimated my old lazer, and I have totally changed sides, it's now an essential piece of kit, instead of waste of money. It has improved my scope's collimation it has made the whole process (Especially the primary mirror.) a lot easier. This is a must video for newt owners! Thank you again.
@rickolson1738
4 жыл бұрын
Nice info on this. It could drive you nuts if you don't know to check the laser. Thanks for this!
@serenityangels
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, I bought a Laser collimater and a Cheshire and was surprised how different the results were. Found this and helped adjust the laser and now results are closer (a little more time and it'll probably sort out). Good advise even 8 years on!
@steppenwolfwest
13 жыл бұрын
Excellent and helpful video. So many people give up with these laser collimators not realising that they too have to be collimated for repeatable and accurate results- your video shows how perfectly - well done.
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
3 жыл бұрын
When I saw that drill press in the background, I thought you were going to chuck up the collimator and turn the drill press on. If it makes a single point, it's collimated... but your way seems better because the distance to the wall is greater.
@wheresthetorch4627
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent video - clear and concise. Many thanks.
@frankguyton9596
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video i made the same jig and followed your instructions and now my laser is perfect it was making a nickel size circle.
@kkrazykool
11 жыл бұрын
Hi there, very good video and simple enough to follow for a beginner like me. I managed to borrow a telescope and ordered a cheap £20 Seben collimator and received it today so will be testing to see if it is collimated! Thanks again!
@johnwriterpoet1783
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Now I know how to adjust mine!
@astronomyshed
13 жыл бұрын
@RayGil Thanks Ray, feedback always appreciated, uploaded another one today on cone error. Also a new out takes video uploaded.
@rickbruno3975
10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, once again! Thank you! I saw somewhere that someone made a collimator rack with leggo blocks. I guess there are many ways to skin a cat. (Not that I'm advocating cruelty to animals!)
@astronomyshed
11 жыл бұрын
I just poked the small allen key straight through the rubber on mine, worked fine.
@nordmende73
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@robertovolpini9359
3 жыл бұрын
always semplicity pays off 😉👍
@gurp13
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, sir! Thank you for making it! I used your design for a "v-block" to check my collimator. Wonderful ideas!
@michaelaldan945
7 жыл бұрын
rest in peace Howie, a great loss to amateur astronomy, a great visionary...
@astronomyshed
13 жыл бұрын
@steppenwolfwest Thanks for the comments Steve, I appreciate it.
@astronomyshed
11 жыл бұрын
They are about 1" push fit plumbing pipe and fittings, just have a wander around your local hardware store to find something suitable.
@thostube13
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video. Very helpful. Spot on. :-)
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