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Running the Telescope for the First Time
Observing Session with Existing Mount Model
Start up Session:
End Session:
Collimation
Step 1 – Put the collimation tool with the laser in the back of the telescope.
Step 2 – Make sure the laser is true to the backplate/mirror cell. Be sure to spin the laser to make sure
that it is true.
Step 3 – Watch beam of laser hit the secondary. Adjust the spider vanes such that the laser coincides
with the center dot. The accuracy is forgiving on this step.
Step 4 – Collimate the secondary so that the laser points back on itself.
