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Correcting the Collimation
The ExploraScope has three holes at the rear of the tube for
accessing collimaton adjustments. Each hole has a alignment screw
that will tilt the mirror when tightened or loosened.
is not related to collimation and should not be adjusted.
your ExploraScope:
Remove the caps covering each of the three collimation screws.
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Do not remove the cap in the center of the tube.
Using a Phillips screw driver, adjust the collimation screws until
the image of the secondary mirror moves towards the center of
the primary mirror. In order to tighten a screw, it may be
necessary to slightly loosen the remaining screws.
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With both mirrors aligned you should see the silhouette of the
secondary mirror positioned in the center of the primary mirror.
Carefully replace the rubber protective covers over the
adjustment holes and replace the eyepiece
To make collimation easier and more precise, Celestron offers an
optional Collimation Tool (#94183) that aides in aligning your eye to
the center of the optical path.
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Collimation Adjustment
The center screw
To align
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Primary
Mirror
Secondary
Mirror