Using CS lens + guider instead of cheshire eyepiece for collimation

ZWO ASI290MM Mini Equipment Reflectors Collimation
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Hi folks,

Has anyone used a CS lens with a guide camera instead of a cheshire eyepeice when collimating their Newtonian?

I'm assuming this actually works, and would provide a centered view down the focuser tube. Trying to determine which lens would be best to use with an ASI290MM mini.

Thanks in advance,

Nikko
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Hallo,

is this what you mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZR-yOlwEyY

Is in german langauge, but perhaps can subtitles help.

CS
Haakon
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Hallo Haakon,

Yes! That's exactly what I was imagining. The click-lock adapter for centering is a great idea, too. Thanks for sharing!

Vielen dank,

Nikko
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Happy To share.

Daniel Nimmervoll has a lot of useful videos!

CS Haakon
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