Laser collimating

[Colin Graves]

I’m looking at lasers to aid in collimating my 8 inch dob.

Any recommendations welcomed.

My focuser accepts 1.25 and 2 inch.

Thank you in advance.

[darkskyjim]

the Orion Lasermate deluxe works well or the Howie Glatter if you want to spend the big bucks. i have both if you just need to borrow them? jim

[Colin Graves]

Jim, I’ve been just using the collimation cap that came with my scope, it appears to my untrained eye that it’s pretty darn close. It would be nice to check it with a laser. Im in Red Wing , but would be willing to travel to get some training on the use of the laser. Is that something you would be interested in helping me with.

Colin

[darkskyjim]

no, i just have the tools and not so good at collimating. next public event we have you could bring your telescope and someone could help you, particularly if Randy our prez is there.

[Colin Graves]

Yeah, I was going to go to the last meeting but it didn’t work out. I’ll wait till I can bring it to an event. Thank you.

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