Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Collimation Manual

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Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain Collimation Manual
SCT & EdgeHD Collimation Guide
To get the best performance from your Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) or EdgeHD telescope, its optics must be collimated—
properly aligned within the telescope. Your telescope was collimated at the factory when it was assembled, and its
collimation was QA-checked before it was shipped. However, if the telescope has been dropped or jarred during
transport or has undergone considerable temperature changes, it may need to be re-collimated.
You can achieve correct collimation by adjusting the tilt of the secondary mirror housed at the center of the Schmidt
corrector (see Figure 1). This is the only adjustment available to the end user and should be the only adjustment required
to bring the telescope's optics into excellent collimation.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make adjustments to the Schmidt corrector's orientation or positioning. Doing so will likely degrade
collimation and optical performance and may require return to Celestron to achieve proper optical alignment.
Secondary Mirror
Schmidt Corrector Side View
Collimation Screws
Schmidt Corrector Front View
Schmidt Corrector Front View
Optical Tube Side View
Optical Tube Front View
Fig. 1