How Do You Collimate (Align) Dual Mirrored (Newtonian) Telescopes?
Astronomical objects are what telescopes were made for and the Moon is one of the most telescopically viewed objects in astronomy. On a clear night a person needs little to see the details of a full moon. Now take an amateur telescope and visit the moon. As you enjoy your new view consider that with this type of telescope all you really get is a nice moon viewer. If the astronomer in you is excited by views of the moon, realize that it’s just a quick to the telescope store for a Newtonian type scope that can take you deep into space, as deep as the alignment of the primary and secondary mirrors is good. Collimation of the primary and secondary mirrors of a Newtonian telescope is imperative or you may just have gotten a bigger, more expensive moon viewer without the knowledge of how to collimate (align) dual mirrored telescopes (Newtonian). Bring the telescope outdoors to adjust to the climate outside before collimating the primary and secondary mirrors of your Newtonian telescope. Temp
