WebMay 2, 2024 · A Cheshire is a tool only used for collimation of a Primary mirror. If you mean a "combination Sight tube + Cheshire" when you say Cheshire, then yes, once the … WebApr 10, 2024 · I've purchased a Combo Cheshire site tube (SVBONY SV197), what a difference. This allowed me to see the first step was my secondary was never dead center using the edge of its tube. My spider vanes to center bolt have been measured and were not centered, so I've adjusted them and they are all measuring the exact same distance +/ …
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WebMar 22, 2024 · The "big thick cross hairs" (the sight tube cross hairs) should be aligned to the primary mirror center marker/donut. 4.) The outer edge of the bright Cheshire ring is the yellow circle in the diagram. It should be centered relative to the sight tube cross hairs and the primary mirror center marker/donut. WebThe aluminum tube is a combination sight tube and Cheshire eyepiece. Peephole in the top and thin wire crosshairs at the bottom allow quick and precise centering of the optics. … ottoman norse
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WebJun 1, 2024 · I bought a Cheshire/ sight tube and it worked just fine. I don't know where you live in Europe, but a sight tube can be bought just about anywhere. No need to ship one from the USA. #5 Chad7531 Gemini Posts: 3,157 Joined: 05 Mar 2024 Loc: Defiance, OH Posted 13 June 2024 - 04:57 PM I get by with a simple collimation cap for my 6” and … WebMar 3, 2024 · This cheshire/sight tube combo has got amazing reviews. So: 1. Should I buy it, is it good? 2.It is good to do all the collimation or do I need something else too? (I'm looking for an all in one tool) Note : Laser/ Barlowed Laser is completely out of budget as here in India, just the cheshire/sight tube combo is for $90. WebDec 5, 2012 · Actually, the Cheshire collimating eyepiece is a primary mirror axial alignment tool. What most people call a "Cheshire" today is actually a Cheshire/sight tube combo tool, which is a multipurpose alignment tool (primary mirror and focuser axial alignment and secondary mirror placement). Quote otto mann funko pop