Farpoint · Laser Collimator · 1.25"/2" Combo
The fast first step in collimating any Newtonian — set your focuser axis and ballpark the primary in seconds.
The Farpoint 650nm Laser Collimator with 1.25"/2" combo stepped barrel is our most versatile model, fitting both 1.25" and 2" focuser drawtubes with a single tool. The body is machined from a single piece of aluminum in one step — not assembled from parts — for perfect concentricity from the factory, and it's backed by a lifetime alignment guarantee. Includes a carrying case and primary mirror center-marking template. For Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors only.
Specifications
Beam
650nm red · 0.76mm aperture — the smallest on the market, for less speckle and more precise primary readings
Barrel
1.25" / 2" combo stepped — fits both focuser sizes
Body
Single-piece machined aluminum · 8-screw diode alignment (both ends, opposing) · red anodized
Includes
Center-marking template + triangle spots (mirrors up to 12.5") · carrying case
For
Newtonian & Dobsonian reflectors only — not for SCT, Mak, or refractors
Warranty
Lifetime alignment guarantee · machined in the USA
Where it fits in the workflow
Laser (this tool — focuser axis + ballpark primary) → Cheshire (precise primary) → Autocollimator (precision finish)
New to collimation? Follow our free step-by-step walkthrough. This laser is the star of Layer 2 — Two-Tool Collimation (Laser & Cheshire), part of the complete How to Collimate Your Telescope guide. Prefer to read at the eyepiece? Grab the Quick-Start PDF or the Complete Manual.
Pair it with a Cheshire for the gold standard. A laser gets your secondary aligned and the primary close; a Farpoint Cheshire eyepiece sets the primary precisely. Want both in one box? The 2" Collimation Kit bundles laser + Cheshire + center-marking kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a laser collimator do?
It sets your focuser axis by aligning the secondary mirror, then gets your primary mirror into the ballpark — the fast first step of Newtonian collimation. You finish the primary precisely with a Cheshire. See our two-tool guide.
Does it really fit both 1.25" and 2" focusers?
Yes. The stepped combo barrel drops into a 2" drawtube or steps down into a 1.25" one, so a single tool covers every Newtonian in your collection.
Do I still need a Cheshire if I have this laser?
For the most accurate result, yes. A laser ballparks the primary; a reflective Cheshire sets it precisely. Using both in sequence is widely regarded as the gold standard — which is exactly the workflow in our collimation guide.
Will this work on my SCT or refractor?
No — Farpoint collimation tools are for Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors only. SCTs, Maks, and refractors use different alignment methods.
Build your collimation kit
Everything you need to dial in a Newtonian — and a free step-by-step guide to walk you through it.
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