Laser Collimator Question

[Rickjb39]

Hi guys been browsing the web for a laser collimator for my skyliner 150p and just wanted to ask if this would fit that?

Seben Laser Collimator LK1 Perfect Telescope Alignment 1.25" | eBay

and would it just go straight into the eye piece holder?

[StevieDvd]

Yes that would be OK. I see the text describes it as adjustable itself which is one of the points you will see raised when people talk about the benefits/problems of laser collimating.

The first thing I would check though is whether you have a marker on the centre of your primary mirror, I'd expect you have but it's worth checking.

[Rickjb39]

i do indeed i checked this yesterday. Thanks Stevie i shall be ordering this after the new year.

[Grunthos]

It should do (if you have a 1.25" eyepiece).

Don't know about the quality of the Seben? (others may be able to comment)

You could get an Antares for the same price or a Skywatcher for a little more...

[Rickjb39]

Thanks for the links Grunthos I'll prob get that skywatcher one seeing how its made for my scope, cheers

[Neil McRae]

I agree go for the skywatcher as I had a scope from Seben which I returned (without any problems) due to the quality of the mount.

Neil

[Chris H]

Using a laser is an excellent way to collimate your scope but cheap lasers tend not to be collimated themselves and you must check this before using it in your scope. If the laser has no adjustment I would not buy it, a cheshire eyepiece is just as if not more effective.

[StevieDvd]

To be honest the Seben one looks just like the Antares, which is the one I have, and I checked to be sure the Ebay ad said it was a metal one and was adjustable. They may just be the same units badged for the various companies but from the same source.

Remember to add postage on when comparing prices.