Collimation of Telescopes Definition and Illustration
Collimation of Telescopes is the process of aligning all telescope components with the aim of achieving the best focus. There are two main types of collimation, optical and mechanical collimation. With Optical collimation, there is an alignment of the optical surfaces to bring the image to the perfect orientation in the focal plane. Mechanical collimation is used when physical components need to be properly aligned. Physical includes things like mirror misalignment or a Focuser not aligned to the tube. How to tell if your Telescope needs Collimation One of the best ways to check collimation is by using a star. …