diff --git a/collimate.md b/collimate.md index 4ada643c4..a15a6a239 100644 --- a/collimate.md +++ b/collimate.md @@ -5,3 +5,8 @@ - I first put the cheshire eyepiece and I saw something that was clearly not aligned (that's good, that's why we're here). - At first glance I'm unsure if I'm supposed to align first the overall picture (guided by the 'crosshairs' of the secondary mirror I can see) or align the image within the secondary mirror. - It is hard to explain what I'm seeing without a drawing, it is really quite complex. I guess this is why collimation guides are a thing. + - #go https://garyseronik.com/a-beginners-guide-to-collimation/ + - my telescope looked exactly like the first diagram that says 'before collimation', which is good. + - (stuff happened) + - I think it's more collimated now than before but not perfect :) still, I want to see the difference next time I observe Jupiter or a star, and it's been cloudy. + - Maybe I'll observe the distant LEDs in a construction crane ~500m away.