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Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges

Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges

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  • Used to quickly and accurately align telescope optics
  • Simplifies collimation process
  • To be used with Dobsonian and Newtonian reflectors
  • Requires 3 LR44 batteries sold separately)
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Description

Use the Meade Laser Collimator to quickly and accurately align your telescope optics.


Meade's Laser Collimator simplifies the collimation process.  Collimation is a method to align your telescope's optics.  Telescope optics are normally aligned at the factory, but over time your optics can become misaligned.  Misaligned collimation can mean dimmer and blurrier images in your telescope eyepice.  Meade's Laser Collimator provides a quick, simple and accurate method of collimation.


For use with Meade LightBridge Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescopes, other brand dobsonian telescopes, or any Newtonian reflecting telescope.


CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

Supplier Sku:
7401
What's Included:
Laser collimator
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Meade

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45 Erecting Prisms / Diagonals / Viewfinders

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Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges
 
4.2

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

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92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (9)
  • Easy to use (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (12)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (8), Avid adventurer (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good product, poor documentation

    The Meade laser collimeter is well made and works as advertised. I have noticed that when I rotate it in the focuser, the laser dot moves around a bit. I attribute this to the...Read complete review

    The Meade laser collimeter is well made and works as advertised. I have noticed that when I rotate it in the focuser, the laser dot moves around a bit. I attribute this to the tolerances used to manufacture either the eyepeice tube or the collimeter, or both. But this doesn't seem to be a major hindrance to collimating.

    For the price, Meade could throw in a page or two of instructions for use/maintenance of the tool, as well as some detailed procedures for collimating a telescope.

    Overall, very glad I got this - it makes collimating quick & easy.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    didnt perform as expected

    Meade is a great company, but have no illusions this thing is outsourced and meade mearly slaps their name on it. I have a Zhumell, but it is identical to this one in every...Read complete review

    Meade is a great company, but have no illusions this thing is outsourced and meade mearly slaps their name on it. I have a Zhumell, but it is identical to this one in every way. When mine arrived from the factory the laser inside of it wasn't aligned properly and therfore did not function properly. The collimator needed collimating itself. There are small hex screws on the side which will allow you to manually collimate the laser inside of the collimator body. I bought mine 2 years ago and I havn't fooled w/it since. Sorry Meade, great company and all but im callin u on this one. So, I say dont waste your money and rely on your eye and a good defocused star to provide accurate collimation. Works bettr 4 me.

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    Jun

    1

    2010

     
    4.0

    Quality Tool for the Price

    By AZrokitman

    from Mesa, AZ

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Needs documentation

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy
      • Astrophotography

      Comments about Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges:

      This is a great product for the price. It only took me short while to fine tune my 5" reflector and dramatically improve the sharpness of objects viewed through the eyepiece. The only downside is that Meade doesn't provide any documentation with the collimator, so it pays to search out articles on collimation prior to using this tool.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      6

      2010

       
      5.0

      worked great

      By CRUEFAN

      from SPRINGFIELD,VT

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy
        • Terrestrial Viewing

        Comments about Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges:

        Worked great on my DS2130-AT 5" and my old 6" f/8 right out of the box!! Better construction than my old collimater it is great!!!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        6

        2010

         
        4.0

        Good after collimating

        By jknodel

        from Westport, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges:

          This collimator replaced one that came with my telescope that did not work. This one worked well but needs collimating. This is common for a laser from GSO. After adjusting the beam, you can collimate your Newtonian and enjoy the views.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Feb

          2

          2010

           
          2.0

          didnt perform as expected

          By Phillip

          from Alabama

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy

            Comments about Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges:

            Meade is a great company, but have no illusions this thing is outsourced and meade mearly slaps their name on it. I have a Zhumell, but it is identical to this one in every way. When mine arrived from the factory the laser inside of it wasn't aligned properly and therfore did not function properly. The collimator needed collimating itself. There are small hex screws on the side which will allow you to manually collimate the laser inside of the collimator body. I bought mine 2 years ago and I havn't fooled w/it since. Sorry Meade, great company and all but im callin u on this one. So, I say dont waste your money and rely on your eye and a good defocused star to provide accurate collimation. Works bettr 4 me.

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Jan

            13

            2010

             
            4.0

            Quality Laser Collimator

            By Fast Fredy

            from Charleston, WV

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Astronomy

              Comments about Meade Laser Collimator for LightBridges:

              The Meade laser collimator has that solid, well built feel that inspires confidence in its use and your purchase. I found it easy to use, even when I am some distance from it while adjusting the primary mirror of my 10" f5 reflector scope. The only negative so far is that the on/off screw must be backed off a fair amount or it may be moved by handling and placement in a storage box, turning the laser on and depleting the button cell batteries.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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