Would this
https://agenaastro.com/gso-1-25-newtoni ... r-iii.html
Any better alternatives in the price range. They paid $150 for the scope, probably would be hesitant to get $100 collimator.
It's fine as long as you collimate the collimator first.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:06 am A friend got a Newt for Christmas. What inexpensive laser collimator would you recommend?
Would this GSO do the job?
https://agenaastro.com/gso-1-25-newtoni ... r-iii.html
Any better alternatives in the price range. They paid $150 for the scope, probably would be hesitant to get $100 collimator.
Ok. IsnotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:12 amIt's fine as long as you collimate the collimator first.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:06 am A friend got a Newt for Christmas. What inexpensive laser collimator would you recommend?
Would this GSO do the job?
https://agenaastro.com/gso-1-25-newtoni ... r-iii.html
Any better alternatives in the price range. They paid $150 for the scope, probably would be hesitant to get $100 collimator.
I have the Zhumell brandedBigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:16 amOk. IsnotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:12 amIt's fine as long as you collimate the collimator first.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 2:06 am A friend got a Newt for Christmas. What inexpensive laser collimator would you recommend?
Would this GSO do the job?
https://agenaastro.com/gso-1-25-newtoni ... r-iii.html
Any better alternatives in the price range. They paid $150 for the scope, probably would be hesitant to get $100 collimator.GSO a collimatable collimator, then? Would CheshireEP be better option?
What happened to it?
That's what I did. I started with cap and Cheshire first. Then I found that a laser was a good time saver when just "touching up" was required.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:55 am Mr. Glatter passed on a couple of years ago
Feathertouch is now making them so they would not disappear.
A collimation cap and laser will work but if this is his first Newtonian I would suggest the old fashioned route (Cheshire) first before introducing the laser.
Cheshire. There is a little pain in that you'll learn how the scope works and the geometry. But that's necessary for a laser too anyway.
Got it! Would this one do the job?notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:09 amCheshire. There is a little pain in that you'll learn how the scope works and the geometry. But that's necessary for a laser too anyway.
A laser will not help with a misplaced secondary for instance.
If they have a 1.25" draw tube it should be fine. If they have a 2" I'd do for one that size.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:14 amGot it! Would this one do the job?notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:09 amCheshire. There is a little pain in that you'll learn how the scope works and the geometry. But that's necessary for a laser too anyway.
A laser will not help with a misplaced secondary for instance.
https://agenaastro.com/agena-1-25-colli ... ctors.html
Or there is a better option?
They already purchased Newt without asking me first, so the damage is done. Now day will face the consequences.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:16 am Definitely the cheshire, collimation once learned takes very little time to check/ tweak.
If they are getting a Newtonian they may as well learn to do it properly.
Astro-Baby Collimation Guide is straight forward.
I know it is Celestron Newt on a manual
If it is there is a DIY thread here that will either 1) scare him into returning it or 2) develop skills in telescope making.
Howie died this past year. He was famous for his unique telescopic equipment. I bought his laser collimator and TuBlug. I was told by a member of my astronomy club that the laser would not work with the TuBlug. So I ignored the TuBlug for years, even thought about tossing it out. Turns out, the laser was specifically made for the TuBlug - which when combined are supposed to make a perfect alignment for Newtonian telescopes. I recently priced it out and the TuBlug was something like $275. So glad I did not toss it. I do have to say that my stars - at least visually - are very nicely sharp. Can't say that of the planets because we haven't had a visually great night since I started using it. Not much one can do about high humidity.
Luckily it is 130EQ. The mount is wobbly but the optic is decent according to feedback on forums.notFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:36 amIf it is there is a DIY thread here that will either 1) scare him into returning it or 2) develop skills in telescope making.
If it's the 127EQ f8 or the 114EQ f9.... :shrug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTXEJizAneY
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