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Agena 1.25" Side View Newtonian Laser Collimator with 2" Adapter
Review
Works as advertised. Did my scope in short amount of time. Easy to use. Gave it four stars because its not perfect, should include detailed instructions for collimation, but it is good.
Works as advertised. Did my scope in short amount of time. Easy to use. Gave it four stars because its not perfect, should include detailed instructions for collimation, but it is good.
Agena Extra M5 Base for Multi Reticle Reflex Finder with Type 0 Bracket
William optics style finder base
Works as described.
Works as described.
Bob's Knobs for Celestron C8 f/10 Secondary with Metric Collimation Screw Threads (not...
Awesome Product
Cleaned my CPC 800 corrector plate and mirror, so a complete removal. Put the corrector plate back on and it was completely out of collimation of course. Installed Bob's Knobs, and was collimated in just a few minutes. Worked so well I just orde...
Cleaned my CPC 800 corrector plate and mirror, so a complete removal. Put the corrector plate back on and it was completely out of collimation of course. Installed Bob's Knobs, and was collimated in just a few minutes. Worked so well I just orde...
Agena 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Refractors
refractor colimation eypiece
Very good. Works as described.
Very good. Works as described.
Agena Extra M5 Base for Multi Reticle Reflex Finder with Type 0 Bracket
NICE FINDER SCOPE MOUNT
THESE ARE NICE FOR THE MONEY.
THESE ARE NICE FOR THE MONEY.
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Crosshair
Works as advertised
I had never used a laser collimator before this one; it worked great and was simple to use.
I had never used a laser collimator before this one; it worked great and was simple to use.
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for DSLR Camera Lens w/ 52mm Filter Thread # FP438
Works Very Well
The mask works as advertised and helps me to focus when using my Canon T2i and 135mm lens. With the smaller FL lens, I use a higher than normal ISO (3200) and have the aperture wide open (F/2.8) and focus on a bright star. I don't bother shootin...
The mask works as advertised and helps me to focus when using my Canon T2i and 135mm lens. With the smaller FL lens, I use a higher than normal ISO (3200) and have the aperture wide open (F/2.8) and focus on a bright star. I don't bother shootin...
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Crosshair
Great product.
Works as advertised. I own a cheaper laser collimator that would wiggle in the barrel. This Hotech collimator holds nice and firm giving a more accurate alignment. With the laser crosshair, aligning the mirrors is much easier. Worth the extra money t...
Works as advertised. I own a cheaper laser collimator that would wiggle in the barrel. This Hotech collimator holds nice and firm giving a more accurate alignment. With the laser crosshair, aligning the mirrors is much easier. Worth the extra money t...
Bob's Knobs for Celestron C8 f/10 Post-1980 Secondary with Standard Collimation Screw...
A must for easy collimation!
great product with fantastic support from AgenaAstro when I had questions as to which product would fit my '90's C8.
great product with fantastic support from AgenaAstro when I had questions as to which product would fit my '90's C8.
GSO 1.25" Newtonian Deluxe Laser Collimator III
Works Well
Very economical tool that worked for collimating my Newtonian scope. Knowing what I know now I would recommend spending more for one that has variable brightness for the laser.
Very economical tool that worked for collimating my Newtonian scope. Knowing what I know now I would recommend spending more for one that has variable brightness for the laser.
Nov 11, 2018
HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator - Single Dot
HoTech 2" & 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator
Easy to use - instruction are pretty clear. Agena Astro Products was great in getting it to me in 3 days (regular postage). Looks like I have a main source for my astronomy needs!
Easy to use - instruction are pretty clear. Agena Astro Products was great in getting it to me in 3 days (regular postage). Looks like I have a main source for my astronomy needs!
Bob's Knobs for Vixen R200SS Primary # R200pri
So simple, so essential !
The two simple sets of easy to handle knobs are an essential tool for aligning both the secondary and the primary mirrors of the very fast (f/4) Vixen R200SS. The knobs can be easily turned by hand, which is a real boon by night and/or during an obse...
The two simple sets of easy to handle knobs are an essential tool for aligning both the secondary and the primary mirrors of the very fast (f/4) Vixen R200SS. The knobs can be easily turned by hand, which is a real boon by night and/or during an obse...
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
Much needed accessory
After years of astrophotography, I got around to use one of these instead of using software to focus, and the results have been way cooler than I excepted.
After years of astrophotography, I got around to use one of these instead of using software to focus, and the results have been way cooler than I excepted.
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
Batinov Disc for a Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope
As soon as it arrived I was able to place it on the front of the telescope and begin to focus it. Focusing is very easy and if you line up the third line in the middle it is next to perfect.
As soon as it arrived I was able to place it on the front of the telescope and begin to focus it. Focusing is very easy and if you line up the third line in the middle it is next to perfect.
Celestron 1.25" Cheshire Collimating Eyepiece for Newtonian Reflectors # 94182
Works great
Very easy to use and set up. Highly recommended.
Very easy to use and set up. Highly recommended.
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
one of the most useful,
one of the most useful, simplistic, and effective ways to teach people new to Newtonians how to collimate. I have bought several over the years just for that reason. The last two both went to newbies a bit intimated by the process and both immediatel...
one of the most useful, simplistic, and effective ways to teach people new to Newtonians how to collimate. I have bought several over the years just for that reason. The last two both went to newbies a bit intimated by the process and both immediatel...
Sep 3, 2018
Hubble Optics 5-Star Artificial Star for Testing and Collimating Telescopes
Does the job, room for improvement
Purchased this to collimate my C8 edgehd and I'm very happy with it. Makes collimation much easier than having to deal with a real star (don't have to worry about tracking and atmospheric turbulence). My only complain is that I wish the bod...
Purchased this to collimate my C8 edgehd and I'm very happy with it. Makes collimation much easier than having to deal with a real star (don't have to worry about tracking and atmospheric turbulence). My only complain is that I wish the bod...
Farpoint Bahtinov Focus Mask for Celestron 11" SCT # FP412
Much needed tool
Does a great job acquiring perfect focus on my C14 Edge HD
Does a great job acquiring perfect focus on my C14 Edge HD
Rigel Systems Aline 1.25" Telescope Alignment Eyepiece / Collimation Cap
Very good
Very good
Very good
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