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Skylabs Mirror Spotting Template and Center Spots

SKU: SKMST

The collimation (alignment) of the mirrors of the telescopes is extremely important for visual observation. In the case of really fast telescopes (focal ratio < 5) and astrophotography, the collimation becomes critical.

The Skylabs Mirror Spotting Template and Center Spots will help you to align the optical axes of your Newtonian telescope. In addition to those items, you also need a laser collimator and/or a Skylabs Cheshire Eyepiece if you want a really good image quality.

  • Product Information

    Single beam laser collimators are relatively affordable and easy to use. Unfortunately, they can not help to correct the off-axis position of the secondary mirror or ensure the collimation of the surfaces of both mirrors. While the laser collimator really helps to speed up the process, in order to ensure the perfect collimation between the two mirrors, a Cheshire is always required.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT SKYLABS CHESHIRE
    https://www.skylabs.co.nz/product-page/skylabs-cheshire-eyepiece


    The mirror spotting template and center spots are required for those mirrors without a center spot. Select the right size of your spot and template. Request the small triangle for 1.25” Cheshire eyepiece or the big one for 2” Cheshire. Obviously, if you have a 2” focuser a 2” Cheshire eyepiece is highly recommended.

    EACH ORDER INCLUDES
    - Mirror Spotting Template
    - 4 Center Spots
    - Quick Guide

    The telescope, mirrors, or other elements shown in the pictures are not included.

  • Shipping Information

    Orders typically ship out within 2 business days, but custom orders occasionally take longer. New Zealand orders are usually delivered within 2 business days, Australia within 4 to 6 business days, and the rest of the world within 6 to 10 business days.

  • Important Note

    This template works for mirrors up to 12".
     

$21.74Price
Quantity
Expected to ship by mid February
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