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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Newtonian reflectors perform at their best when their mirrors
are accurately aligned. While it’s not difficult to do, collimation
can be a chore if you do not have the proper tools. The Orion
LaserMate Deluxe provides a clear, easy way to determine if
your telescope’s mirrors need adjustment, and which adjust-
ments need to be made. With the highly precise alignment
provided by the LaserMate Deluxe, you’ll be enjoying better,
crisper views in no time!
are accurately aligned. While it’s not difficult to do, collimation
can be a chore if you do not have the proper tools. The Orion
LaserMate Deluxe provides a clear, easy way to determine if
your telescope’s mirrors need adjustment, and which adjust-
ments need to be made. With the highly precise alignment
provided by the LaserMate Deluxe, you’ll be enjoying better,
crisper views in no time!
The LaserMate Deluxe’s laser diode has been precisely
aligned within it’s housing at the factory. Do not drop the
LaserMate Deluxe or otherwise roughly handle it, or it may
need to be returned for re-alignment. Re-alignment is a ser-
vice that is not covered in the product’s limited warranty. Also,
do not remove the label on the LaserMate Deluxe or otherwise
attempt to make adjustments to the LaserMate Deluxe’s align-
ments screws; doing so will void the terms of the warranty.
aligned within it’s housing at the factory. Do not drop the
LaserMate Deluxe or otherwise roughly handle it, or it may
need to be returned for re-alignment. Re-alignment is a ser-
vice that is not covered in the product’s limited warranty. Also,
do not remove the label on the LaserMate Deluxe or otherwise
attempt to make adjustments to the LaserMate Deluxe’s align-
ments screws; doing so will void the terms of the warranty.
WARNING: The LaserMate Deluxe emits laser
radiation, so it is important not to shine the beam
into your or anyone’s eye. During the collimation
procedure, it is also important to avoid direct
reflections of the laser beam into your eye. Rather,
look only at off-axis reflections to determine the
position of the laser spot on the mirrors. It is safe
to view the laser when it is reflected off a surface
that will diffuse the light, such as the viewing
screen of the LaserMate Deluxe. It is also safe to
view the reflection off a mirror surface as long as
the beam is not directed into your eye. Because of
the potential danger from the laser beam, store
your LaserMate Deluxe out of the reach of children.
radiation, so it is important not to shine the beam
into your or anyone’s eye. During the collimation
procedure, it is also important to avoid direct
reflections of the laser beam into your eye. Rather,
look only at off-axis reflections to determine the
position of the laser spot on the mirrors. It is safe
to view the laser when it is reflected off a surface
that will diffuse the light, such as the viewing
screen of the LaserMate Deluxe. It is also safe to
view the reflection off a mirror surface as long as
the beam is not directed into your eye. Because of
the potential danger from the laser beam, store
your LaserMate Deluxe out of the reach of children.
Marking the Primary Mirror
To achieve best accuracy when collimating with the Orion
LaserMate Deluxe, you will need to mark the center of the
primary mirror with one of the supplied collimation targets.
This will not affect the telescope’s performance. If you do not
wish to mark your primary mirror, you will need to judge the
primary mirror’s center by eye during the collimation proce-
dure. While this is not recommended, it is possible to get
adequate alignment of the optics without marking the primary
mirror’s center.
LaserMate Deluxe, you will need to mark the center of the
primary mirror with one of the supplied collimation targets.
This will not affect the telescope’s performance. If you do not
wish to mark your primary mirror, you will need to judge the
primary mirror’s center by eye during the collimation proce-
dure. While this is not recommended, it is possible to get
adequate alignment of the optics without marking the primary
mirror’s center.
To accurately locate and mark the mirror’s center point, you
will need to make a paper template.
will need to make a paper template.
First, remove the primary mirror from your telescope. If you
are unsure how to do this, consult your telescope’s instruction
manual. If the primary mirror is glued into its cell, it is not nec-
essary to remove it from the cell. Handle the mirror by its
edges only, and be careful not to touch the surface with your
fingers.
are unsure how to do this, consult your telescope’s instruction
manual. If the primary mirror is glued into its cell, it is not nec-
essary to remove it from the cell. Handle the mirror by its
edges only, and be careful not to touch the surface with your
fingers.
Get a clean sheet of paper that is big enough to cover the
entire mirror’s surface. For large diameter mirrors, you may
need to tape several sheets of paper together. Lay the pri-
mary mirror on the paper and trace its outline with a pencil
(Figure 1). Next, cut out the circle you have just traced with a
pair of scissors. Fold the paper circle into quarters by folding
entire mirror’s surface. For large diameter mirrors, you may
need to tape several sheets of paper together. Lay the pri-
mary mirror on the paper and trace its outline with a pencil
(Figure 1). Next, cut out the circle you have just traced with a
pair of scissors. Fold the paper circle into quarters by folding
the circle precisely in half, and
then folding it in half again
(Figure 2). Now, cut about 1/4
inch off the tip of the paper
wedge you have created (Figure
3). Unfold the paper, and you will
find that you have a paper tem-
plate of your mirror with a hole
at the center.
then folding it in half again
(Figure 2). Now, cut about 1/4
inch off the tip of the paper
wedge you have created (Figure
3). Unfold the paper, and you will
find that you have a paper tem-
plate of your mirror with a hole
at the center.
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Figure 2a, 2b: Fold the paper circle in half, and then
in half again.
in half again.
Figure 1: Trace the outline
of the mirror on the paper.
of the mirror on the paper.