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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: Fay on Sep 21, 2009, 08:37:11

Title: Hotech Collimator
Post by: Fay on Sep 21, 2009, 08:37:11
Does anyone have a 2" Hotech Collimator with compression rings, that I could have a quick borrow of?

Thanks
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: JohnP on Sep 21, 2009, 08:55:53
Not seen those before but looks like it could be a useful tool...John
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: Fay on Sep 21, 2009, 09:13:03
John, The Meade moves about in the focuser, no matter what you do. The screws are not enough to hold it tight & central
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: mickw on Sep 21, 2009, 09:24:05
I have one of these if you think it will help
http://www.telescopehouse.com/acatalog/Orion_Precision_Eyepiece_Centering_Adaptor__2513.html (http://www.telescopehouse.com/acatalog/Orion_Precision_Eyepiece_Centering_Adaptor__2513.html)

Can bring it to Observing tomorrow if you like
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: Fay on Sep 21, 2009, 13:05:11
Mick, you are not only getting funnier by the day, but you have this tool for me to try, really pleased, thanks.
Did not think I would get any result.
Can you bring along on thursday? You will recognise me, my tent will be  erected just outside the door
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: MarkS on Sep 21, 2009, 13:40:52
Quote from: Fay
my tent will be  erected just outside the door

Oh dear - are the toilets broken then?

Mark
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: mickw on Sep 21, 2009, 13:44:03
QuoteCan you bring along on thursday

Yep consider it done................
You will be able to recognise me as the one with my tool in my hand trying to scare the non-members  ;)
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: Ian on Sep 21, 2009, 14:41:39
here's a video of Mick in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izet8zN1vmE
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: Fay on Sep 21, 2009, 15:15:49
very funny Ian!!
Title: Re: Hotech Collimator
Post by: mickw on Sep 21, 2009, 15:37:11
(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/lachen/laughing-smiley-014.gif)(http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/lachen/laughing-smiley-014.gif)


That's a good answer - But it's wrong  (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/lachen/laughing-smiley-004.gif)