TS-Optics 2" LED Collimator for RC Telescopes

[lukebl]

Hi,

Does anyone know if these collimators are any good? I've never come across them before.

I'm looking for something to simplify the collimation of my Ritchey-Chretien, and this weird thing appears to have been specifically designed for RCs, but useful for all telescopes.

[Davey-T]

I think there are a few folk gibbering in padded cells after trying to collimate their RCs 😂

Dave

[lukebl]

12 minutes ago, Davey-T said:

I think there are a few folk gibbering in padded cells after trying to collimate their RCs 😂

Dave

Yes. Me amongst them! 

[Jkulin]

I have looked at that and did wonder but can't find anyone who has tried it.

[vlaiv]

I'm a bit skeptical of that item. No particular reason, but just the way it operates ...

[AstroNeb]

On 27/09/2019 at 13:42, lukebl said:

Hi,

Does anyone know if these collimators are any good? I've never come across them before.

I'm looking for something to simplify the collimation of my Ritchey-Chretien, and this weird thing appears to have been specifically designed for RCs, but useful for all telescopes.

 

Have just ordered one from Italy to use with TS version of 8” classical cassegrain, will have it in a few days.
Let me know if you’d like to hear how I get on or details of how to get one.

[Jameslincs]

On 18/11/2020 at 14:07, AstroNeb said:

Have just ordered one from Italy to use with TS version of 8” classical cassegrain, will have it in a few days.
Let me know if you’d like to hear how I get on or details of how to get one.

I'm intersted to know how you got on with it. I have an 8" Ritchey Chretien and also would like to know about collmation and mirror cleaning techniques.

Edited November 25, 2020 by Jameslincs

[Carolina Knight]

I am interested to know how this worked out.  I need something for my 6" RC

[skybadger]

Ping. Any news ?

[Clarkey]

I have just been communicating on another post on exactly this issue. I have a Reego (TS) collimator and I am going to try it for real tonight. Fingers crossed.....

I'll update when completed and star tested.

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