{"id":9095,"date":"2025-07-12T11:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T09:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9095"},"modified":"2025-07-12T11:54:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T09:54:13","slug":"laser-de-collimation-baader-mkiii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/laser-de-collimation-baader-mkiii\/","title":{"rendered":"Baader MKIII collimating laser"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Precise alignment of Newton telescope mirrors with Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III from Baader Planetarium<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III<\/strong> (ref. 2450343) from <em>Baader Planetarium<\/em> is a high-precision laser collimation tool, specially designed to perfectly align the optics of Newton and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Thanks to its advanced technology and ease of use, it has become a must-have for all demanding amateur astronomers.<\/p>\n<h4>\u2705 Why collimate a Newton telescope?<\/h4>\n<p>Newton telescopes are particularly sensitive to de-collimation, especially when transported. Poor collimation leads to a loss of sharpness, an exaggerated coma effect, and a significant drop in image quality. The Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III can correct this in a matter of minutes with great precision.<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udd27 Operation of the Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III<\/h4>\n<p>The tool fits directly into the eyepiece holder like a conventional eyepiece. It emits a perfectly centered laser beam that reflects off the secondary, then the primary, before returning to its starting point. If the beam returns to the center, your optics are perfectly collimated!<\/p>\n<p>The Laser-Colli\u2122 is equipped with a <strong>plate engraved with a fine reticle<\/strong>, This unique system also makes it easy to spot large collimation errors. This unique system also makes it easy to spot major collimation errors thanks to lateral observation in the tube.<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83c\udfaf Stages in the collimation of a Newton telescope :<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Locating the center of the primary mirror<\/strong> Most mirrors have a mark showing the center of the primary mirror (the large one).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary mirror adjustment<\/strong> To align the laser beam with the center mark on the primary mirror, adjust the secondary mirror screws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary mirror adjustment<\/strong> TILTING: fine-tune the tilt until the beam is perfectly reflected in its original axis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>\ud83d\udd0d Schmidt-Cassegrain compatibility<\/h4>\n<p>The Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III can also be used with Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. In this case, only collimation of the secondary mirror is possible. Baader's laser quality limits beam scattering, offering sharp guidance even on convex surfaces like the secondary of an SC.<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udccb Technical data<\/h4>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Product name<\/td>\n<td>Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reference<\/td>\n<td>2450343<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Laser collimator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compatibility<\/td>\n<td>Newton &amp; Schmidt-Cassegrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power supply<\/td>\n<td>3 LR41 batteries (included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Special features<\/td>\n<td>Engraved reticle, optimized beam, precision-machined housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recommended centering markings<\/td>\n<td>Yes, for both types of telescope<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>\ud83d\udca1 Advantages of the Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Considerable time savings during collimation<\/li>\n<li>Unrivalled precision thanks to engraved glass reticle<\/li>\n<li>Can be used even in the event of strong de-collimation<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for amateurs and advanced users alike<\/li>\n<li>Rotationally symmetrical, factory-tested collimation technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u26a0\ufe0f Warning<\/h4>\n<p>Never look directly at the laser beam. Keep the device out of the reach of children. The beam may be deflected away from the tube if collimation is strongly erroneous.<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udd0b Battery replacement<\/h4>\n<p>The Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III runs on three LR41 batteries. To replace them, unscrew the back of the case. Place the new batteries with the positive pole facing forward.<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udcd8 Additional resources<\/h4>\n<p>To find out more about collimation, optical errors and special cases (self-built telescopes, refractors, off-center optics), consult the guide \u00ab <em>Tipps + Tricks f\u00fcr Sternfreunde<\/em> \u00bbby W. Paech &amp; Th. Baader - ISBN 3-87973-923-4.<\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\udce6 To sum up<\/h4>\n<p>Visit <strong>Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III<\/strong> is one of the most reliable collimation tools on the market. Rigorously manufactured by Baader Planetarium, it guarantees fast, intuitive and extremely accurate collimation for Newton and SC telescopes. A must-have for any serious astronomer who wants to get the most out of his instrument.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alignement pr\u00e9cis des miroirs de t\u00e9lescopes Newton avec le Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III de Baader Planetarium Le Laser-Colli\u2122 Mark III (r\u00e9f. 2450343) de Baader Planetarium est un outil de collimation laser de haute pr\u00e9cision, sp\u00e9cialement con\u00e7u pour aligner parfaitement les optiques des t\u00e9lescopes de type Newton et Schmidt-Cassegrain. 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