Actual Step

Step 3: Final Collimation

updated: 2025-10-09

Purpose

In the final stage of the process, the telescope's optics are refined using a real or artificial star. This enables the stars to appear as points again, rather than as distorted or elongated blobs.

Previous Step

Completion of Step 2: Collimation of the Secondary Mirror

Next Step

2 alternative follow-up steps:

  1. Step 4: Correct the Focuser Tilt
  2. Gear Installation an Calibration (Northern Hemisphere)

Alternatives for the Final Collimation

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