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Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for DSLR Camera Lens w/ 52mm Filter Thread # FP438
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for DSLR Camera Lens w/ 52mm Filter Thread # FP438
5.0
Bahtinov focus masks
These are as good a focusing aid as I have seen. You do need to get an empty filter ring to mount them in.
Hubble Optics 5-Star Artificial Star for Testing and Collimating Telescopes
Hubble Optics 5-Star Artificial Star for Testing and Collimating Telescopes
5.0
SCT Adjusting
This purchase was very easy and quick. I recomend them. The Hubble Optics 5* was easy to use, the magnetic tab used to isolate the star size was easy to use as well. I recommend this product. I only used this once on a 10" Mead Lx200 that had b...
HoTech 1.25
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Single Dot
5.0
grate product
This pice is well made. Fits tight, and makes it very easy to adjust the mirrors.
Bob's Knobs Springs for Meade Lightbridge (8
Bob's Knobs Springs for Meade Lightbridge (8", 10" & 12") f/5 Primary # CNspr
5.0
Much better
I ordered these to upgrade the springs on my apertura 12AD scope. It's a big improvement in both the collimating process and holding collimation.
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
5.0
Device works as advertised.
Device works as advertised.
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
5.0
Perfect focus for cheap!
Want perfect focus? Get this. It’s all you need!
HoTech 1.25
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Crosshair
5.0
Worth the Money
This will make collimating my dobsonian a breeze. Quality product, quality materials, quick shipping, arrived on time.
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
5.0
Works great on f 6
Works great on f 6 systems and higher
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
5.0
Focusing riddle solved
No more guess work, it's perfect.
Agena 1.25
Agena 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Refractors
5.0
Short Cheshire collimating eyepiece
I bought this item to work with a short range magnifier as a refractor collimation tool. It works well for this application.
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
5.0
Celestron Edge HD 8
Use this on my Edge HD 8. Good quality. Works perfectly.
Agena 1.25
Agena 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Refractors
5.0
Worked Perfectly
This Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece was very simple to use ... a very bright image even with a small LED flashlight. I thought that the reflections might be difficult to interpret, but they were quite sharp, and I was able to accurately align my 7&quo...
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
5.0
Easy Focusing
This mask takes all the guesswork out of focusing. Just slip on the mask and get the spikes lined up. I did tie a string around one of the spokes on the mask to make it easier to pull off and to prevent touching the front glass of the scope by accide...
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
5.0
Works well
I use this Bahtinov mask to properly focus several small scopes, 76mm, 80mm, and 90mm. It works well on all and is very easy to setup and use. I am also please with the quick service and delivery I received from Agena Astro Products.
Celestron 1.25
Celestron 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Newtonian Reflectors # 94182
5.0
Fine purchase
I've bought this eyepiece for collimating my SW Dob 12". It fits into focuser without gap. Qualitative item. My thanks to AgenaAstro for fast delivery.
Bob's Knobs for Orion Secondary Set Screws on XT, SkyView & Others  # CNsec30
Bob's Knobs for Orion Secondary Set Screws on XT, SkyView & Others # CNsec30
5.0
Recommended 100%
If you don't have these you must get them. Recommended 100% to make your life easier. Why don't you have these already?
Agena 1.25
Agena 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Refractors
5.0
Excellent Cheshire
A friend recommended this for refractor collimation, despite already having a long tube Cheshire I tried this one. The relatively tiny view hole and rubber eye cup really helped make refractor collimation much easier. Typical Agena Astro high qualiy...
Bob's Knobs for Celestron C9.25 f/10 Secondary with Trifid Fastar Housing # C9.25fst
Bob's Knobs for Celestron C9.25 f/10 Secondary with Trifid Fastar Housing # C9.25fst
5.0
Fit perfect on my CPC 9.25
I have a cpc 9.25 fast star, they work perfect!