flip mirror question

[a10ken]

Hi folks, could anyone offer any advice on flip mirrors, It seems that most of them are identical apart from the branding logo or am I wrong!

thanks in advance

[PeterCPC]

Either 2" or 1.25" as well. Some are better than others. I have a fairly inexpensive 1.25" and it's fine at what it does.

Peter

[rwg]

Adjustable collimation is probably the key feature for a flip mirror - it means lots of grub screws so you can adjust the position of the mirror accurately in it's 45 degree position so that the center of view in the eyepiece lines up with the center on the camera. I have the BrightStar model (the same as the orion one and several other brands) which I reviewed here - http://www.sharpcap.co.uk/bs-astro-flip-mirror-review

Robin

[a10ken]

thanks folks, the BS,ORION,etc all seem to be generic and therefore price and fave dealer appear to be the only option

[Ken82]

I was looking to buy a 2" flip mirror last year but sadly no companies now produce these . Meade once did a 2" mirror but not anymore .