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ClownFish
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Re: Complete Collimation of the Meade Schmidt Newt
05/20/08 01:13 AM
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With the primary removed, add two strings through the primary attachment screw holes to make an "X" at the bottom of the tube. Then adjust the secondary to center that X in the focuser. This will ensure the secondary is indeed pointing straight down the optical tube. A collimation cap or cheshire is a must.
Once that is done, if you are still not showing a centered laser, check that the center spot on the primary is center, and also that you are 100% sure the primary is centered within the primary holder,
CF
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