Collimation aligns a telescope's parts for the sharpest images. Most telescopes need collimation at some point; reflectors need it often. Tools like laser collimators or Chashires help align the ...
ABSTRACT.I describe a simple new method for collimating a Cassegrain telescope that gives near-perfect correction over a wide field of view. This method was used to collimate the 6.5 m MMT in 2002 ...