How to Collimate a Reflector Telescope in the Field
Collimate a Newtonian reflector safely in the field using simple tools, a repeatable mirror sequence and a final star test.
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Collimate a Newtonian reflector safely in the field using simple tools, a repeatable mirror sequence and a final star test.
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