{"product_id":"farpoint-2-inch-cheshire-collimator","title":"Farpoint Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece — 2\"","description":"\u003c!--FPSEO|v1|20260518|110111111110000010--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farpoint 2\" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece — the essential second tool in the \u003cstrong\u003etwo-tool collimation workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e for Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors with 2\" focusers. Precision-machined, red anodized, practically indestructible, and requires no batteries. \u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. For Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Critical Second Step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laser-collimators\"\u003elaser collimator\u003c\/a\u003e gets your secondary mirror aligned and your primary into the ballpark — but a Cheshire eyepiece is what delivers the \u003cstrong\u003efinal, precise primary mirror alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e that a laser alone can't achieve. This two-tool approach is widely regarded as the gold standard for Newtonian collimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Farpoint Cheshire Is Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Cheshire uses the same proven \u003cstrong\u003ereflective-pane design\u003c\/strong\u003e found in the popular CATSEYE™ BlackCat series — no crosshairs, just a clean reflective surface that gives you an unobstructed view of your mirror alignment. Unlike combination Cheshire\/sight tube tools that compromise on both functions, the Farpoint Cheshire is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-purpose, no-compromise instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e built for precise collimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarpoint 2\" Cheshire collimation eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision-machined, red anodized aluminum, fits 2\" focuser drawtubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror center-marking template\u003c\/strong\u003e and triangle center spots — the triangle edges touch the outside of the illuminated field, removing the guesswork of centering a traditional round dot (standard template works with mirrors up to 12.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Two-Tool Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this Cheshire with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/farpoint-650nm-laser-collimator-1-25-inch-2-inch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarpoint 1.25\"\/2\" combo laser collimator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the complete collimation workflow. Or save with our kits that bundle both tools together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/farpoint-2-inch-collimation-kit-carrying-case\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Collimation Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — laser + this Cheshire + center-marking kit + carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/farpoint-2-inch-super-collimation-kit-carrying-case\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Super Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — laser + Cheshire + autocollimator + center-marking kit + carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a 1.25\" Cheshire instead? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/farpoint-1-25-inch-cheshire-collimator\"\u003e1.25\" model\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/telescope-collimation-guide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead our complete Telescope Collimation Guide →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor Newtonian and Dobsonian reflecting telescopes only. Not intended for refractors, catadioptric, or SCT designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farpoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40161467072665,"sku":"FP261","price":62.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6639\/8617\/products\/Product-Shot-FP261.jpg?v=1625071699","url":"https:\/\/farpointastro.com\/products\/farpoint-2-inch-cheshire-collimator","provider":"FarpointAstro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}