Re: [M]: laser collimator
| Subject: | Re: [M]: laser collimator |
| From: | Email address hidden |
| Date: | Mon Jun 05 15:37:19 2000 |
Martin,
I think theres nothing you can do to "fix it" except say your prayers that
your primary, secondary, focuser, and tube all share the same axis...in which
case you should be able to use it just fine ;-)
I dont think that any device which helps you get back to a known
configuration (even if not perfect collimation) is necessarily a waste of
money.
Scopes where the various axes are out of whack lead to their owners saying
laser collimators dont work, and scopes where theyre all (nearly)
coincident lead their owners to think laser collimators are the easy, sure
way to go.
Now as to which of the above scenarios is more likely with a Meade Advanced
Product....maybe Ed should take a poll ;-)
Personally, I only bought a simple single-beam Glatter collimator for use on
refractors.
Now wearing my MAPUG ADMIN hat:
Its fine to bring up even a sore subject like this with a valid question
like yours, no problem at all. But anyone who views this as their perfect
opportunity for continuing the old collimator grudge match, will be tossed
off the list. (again in some cases)
John
In a message dated 06/05/2000 9:26:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
maarten_vanleenhove@axi.be writes:
<< Im sorry to drag into this subject again but I find it hard to believe
Jims collimator that was very succesfull all of the sudden would be worth
nothing. Could someone explain me what is the problem is with it ? (and how
to fix it ?) And please dont tell me I just spend a lot of money on a
worthless gadget....
Maarten >>
I think theres nothing you can do to "fix it" except say your prayers that
your primary, secondary, focuser, and tube all share the same axis...in which
case you should be able to use it just fine ;-)
I dont think that any device which helps you get back to a known
configuration (even if not perfect collimation) is necessarily a waste of
money.
Scopes where the various axes are out of whack lead to their owners saying
laser collimators dont work, and scopes where theyre all (nearly)
coincident lead their owners to think laser collimators are the easy, sure
way to go.
Now as to which of the above scenarios is more likely with a Meade Advanced
Product....maybe Ed should take a poll ;-)
Personally, I only bought a simple single-beam Glatter collimator for use on
refractors.
Now wearing my MAPUG ADMIN hat:
Its fine to bring up even a sore subject like this with a valid question
like yours, no problem at all. But anyone who views this as their perfect
opportunity for continuing the old collimator grudge match, will be tossed
off the list. (again in some cases)
John
In a message dated 06/05/2000 9:26:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
maarten_vanleenhove@axi.be writes:
<< Im sorry to drag into this subject again but I find it hard to believe
Jims collimator that was very succesfull all of the sudden would be worth
nothing. Could someone explain me what is the problem is with it ? (and how
to fix it ?) And please dont tell me I just spend a lot of money on a
worthless gadget....
Maarten >>
