Howie Glatter Laser - How to align your telescope with the highest precision
There are many laser collimators on the astronomical market - and many are poorly made. A laser beam that floats like an ink blot on the primary mirror or a sleeve that tilts in the focuser...
Who can claim to have a precisely adjusted telescope? What good is the most expensive telescope then? Precision is what counts in optics.
Luckily, there is a solution: a Howie Glatter laser.
A cylinder that fills the focuser
Depending on the model, the Howie Glatter laser has a 1.25" or 2" plug diameter. Unlike many competitors, the diameter is precisely maintained.
The laser fits perfectly – and that's exactly why you can achieve such perfect alignment.
Fine laser beam
You send a round and narrow laser beam through your telescope. Depending on whether you are adjusting during the day or at night, you can choose between the model with the brighter or darker laser beam.
The laser diode has been precisely adjusted and fixed at the factory. Even if you subject the Howie Glatter laser to vibrations, the adjustment remains stable.
Even more accurate: the 1 mm stop hole mask
The Howie Glatter Laser is a well thought-out design. This becomes clear when you look at the accessories. Various masks can be screwed onto the front to make the adjustment even more precise.
A hole mask with a 1 mm central circle is included in the scope of delivery. This limits the laser beam even further. When the mirror reflects the beam back, you see a central point around which concentric circles form.
Accessories for your alignment laser
In addition to the 1 mm mask, further accessories are available for your Howie Glatter laser. A Barlow insert, a holographic grid, extension sleeves with a 45° disc – increase your adjustment even further with these elements. With the holographic grating, you can, for example, precisely centre the secondary mirror on a Newtonian telescope and easily adjust the offset. With the Barlow element, even more precise adjustment of the primary mirror is possible.
The Howie Glatter lasers offer razor-sharp alignment of your Newtonian telescope. What does this mean for you? You enjoy sharp images, high contrast and can therefore see countless details in the sky – turning alignment frustration into observation pleasure.
The advantages at a glance:
- Precisely manufactured laser housing
- Precisely fits the 1.25" and 2" dimensions (depending on model)
- Factory-adjusted laser diode
- Shock-resistant
- Screw thread for useful accessories
- 1 mm hole mask for beam limitation and concentric circles
- Batteries included
- plastic container
