Revelation Eye Piece kit

I have decided to purchase an eye piece kit for my telescope. So far it looks impressive. Good value for 

money, high quality EPs. 

Celestron Laser Finder Review

My New Celestron Laser Finder

Many people in astronomy seem to shy away from laser finders so I thought I share my experience.

I have just purchased a Celestron laser finder. In the UK you can find it for about £60 if you search enough. The first thing you notice is the quality feel. I expected nothing less from Celestron. The laser is heavy, solid and the mountings are tight and accurate.

Two brackets are included. The standard dove tail and a curved tube mount.

As my scope (130EQ MD) doesn't have a mount I was always going to have to drill a new set of holes for a solid fit. The first thing is to decide where to fit. I chose an area near the front of the telescope and close to my eye piece holder.

THIS IS NOT AS DAUNTING AS IT SOUNDS!

Firstly I stood the Tube on end to prevent any bits from falling near the mirror!

Mark up:

Two pilot holes and then open up to 5mm:

Two holes visible inside - The burd edges are a little pain. I smoothes them a little and then let the nut and washers flatten what was left.


Mount complete:

The completed laser mounted:

Now it needs aligning and testing!

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