Stargazing I Am Cursed Ack Fi My New Telescope hates me

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The discussion revolves around troubleshooting issues with a new telescope that is producing fuzzy images of celestial objects, particularly Jupiter. The user has attempted to collimate the telescope but continues to see spider vanes in the eyepiece, indicating potential misalignment or installation errors. Suggestions include checking the alignment of the secondary mirror and ensuring the focuser is correctly installed, as improper installation could prevent focusing. The user is also advised to perform a star test to assess collimation and consider reverting to the original focuser if problems persist. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of proper setup and alignment for optimal telescope performance.
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That would be "the" Telrad. There's only one to my knowledge. Just make sure that you get a type that has a bullseye of concentric rings, rather than a dot in the middle.

- Warren
 
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chroot said:
That would be "the" Telrad. There's only one to my knowledge. Just make sure that you get a type that has a bullseye of concentric rings, rather than a dot in the middle.

- Warren

I am pretty sure that is what it is (not a dot).
Here's the pic.
 

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Yep, that's a Telrad pattern. The rings are 1, 2, and 4 degrees wide, and can be used as a reference against your star charts. You may quickly begin thinking of the sky in terms of Telrad-ring-widths, and it'll be downright easy to gauge angular distances after a while.

- Warren