{"product_id":"farpoint-2-inch-collimation-kit","title":"Farpoint 2\" Collimation Kit — Laser + Cheshire + Carrying Case","description":"\u003c!--FPSEO|v1|20260518|110111111110000010--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Farpoint 2\" Collimation Kit is the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete two-tool collimation solution\u003c\/strong\u003e for Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors with 2\" focusers — the laser collimator and Cheshire eyepiece that experienced astronomers consider the gold standard, bundled together in a padded carrying case. Precision-machined in the USA with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime alignment guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e on the laser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarpoint 650nm Laser Collimator\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.25\"\/2\" combo stepped barrel) — accurate secondary mirror alignment and rough primary alignment in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarpoint 2\" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e — reflective-pane design (CATSEYE™ BlackCat style, no crosshairs) for final, precise primary mirror alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror center-marking template\u003c\/strong\u003e and triangle center spots — works with mirrors up to 12.5\" (large templates available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy red carrying case\u003c\/strong\u003e with fitted foam insert — keeps everything protected and organized at the scope or in transit to star parties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Two-Tool Workflow — How It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Laser collimator.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the laser into your focuser. It gives you an accurate secondary mirror alignment and gets your primary into the ballpark quickly. The laser beam provides immediate visual feedback so you can see exactly where adjustments are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2: Cheshire eyepiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap in the Cheshire. Its reflective pane reveals subtle misalignment that the laser alone can't detect, delivering the final, precise primary mirror alignment. No batteries, no electronics — just a clean optical reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole process takes about 5 minutes and the improvement in image quality is immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Farpoint Tools Are Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-piece machined laser body\u003c\/strong\u003e — not assembled from parts, ensuring perfect concentricity from the factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-screw alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e — locks both ends of the laser diode with directly opposing screws for lasting precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.76mm beam aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smallest on the market, less speckling, more precise readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-compromise Cheshire\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-purpose reflective-pane design, not a compromised Cheshire\/sight tube combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Even More Precision?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fast focal ratio imaging scopes or anyone chasing the tightest possible star shapes, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/farpoint-2-inch-super-collimation-kit-carrying-case\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Super Collimation Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e adds a Farpoint \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autocollimators\"\u003eautocollimator\u003c\/a\u003e to this kit for iterative refinement — the complete three-tool solution.\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":40161467334809,"sku":"FP217","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/6639\/8617\/products\/Product-Shot-FP217.jpg?v=1625071701","url":"https:\/\/farpointastro.com\/products\/farpoint-2-inch-collimation-kit","provider":"FarpointAstro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}