Collimation with OCAL 4.0
Just to illustrate how important scope collimation is, I seem to find myself writing more about this than about any other subject… But then again, having a properly collimated scope is of prime importance to any astronomer. There are numerous ways to collimate a Newtonian telescope, from a basic “Cheshire” eyepiece to fancy barlowed laser.…
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Samyang F2.0/135mm applied to Astrophotography
Using Samyang 135mm F2.0 lens for astrophotography.
ZWO ASI camera and dew problems, how to fix it?
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How to make a DIY secondary heater
How to make a DIY secondary mirror heater
How good is the Askar FRA300?
Askar FRA300 for astrophotography
Using a Sigma Art 40mm F1.4 for astrophotography
Sigma Art 40mm F1.4
Collimating an SCT: the C14 magic
seeing Airy disk despite turbulence
Adjusting and maintaining a Losmandy Titan Mount
how to adjust a telescope Losmandy Titan mount and periodic error
Achieving SCT thermal equilibrium
Hard data showing Schmidt Cassegrainian Telescope cooling time and temperature profile
Star tracking with ASI662-MC camera
Startracking calibration procedure under MaximDL