Chapter 3. Scope Hacks

3. Scope Hacks

Section 3.1.  Hacks 3343

Hack 33.  Center-Spot Your Mirror

Hack 34.  Clean Your Primary Mirror

Hack 35.  Eliminate Astigmatism

Hack 36.  Eliminate Diffraction Spikes and Increase Contrast

Hack 37.  Build a Film Can Collimating Tool

Hack 38.  Tune Your Newtonian Reflector for Maximum Performance

Hack 39.  Collimate Your Primary Mirror Quickly and Accurately

Hack 40.  Star-Collimate Your Scope

Hack 41.  Counterweight a Dobsonian Scope

Hack 42.  Improve Dobsonian Motions with Milk Jug Washers

Hack 43.  Upgrade Your Dobsonian Bearings