The Farpoint 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece — the essential second tool in the two-tool collimation workflow for Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors with 1.25" focusers. Precision-machined, red anodized, practically indestructible, and requires no batteries. Made in the USA. For Newtonian and Dobsonian reflectors only.
The Critical Second Step
A laser collimator gets your secondary mirror aligned and your primary into the ballpark — but a Cheshire eyepiece is what delivers the final, precise primary mirror alignment that a laser alone can't achieve. This two-tool approach is widely regarded as the gold standard for Newtonian collimation.
Why the Farpoint Cheshire Is Different
Our Cheshire uses the same proven reflective-pane design 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 single-purpose, no-compromise instrument built for precise collimation.
What's Included
- Farpoint 1.25" Cheshire collimation eyepiece — precision-machined, red anodized aluminum, fits standard 1.25" focuser drawtubes
- Mirror center-marking template 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")
Complete Your Two-Tool Setup
Pair this Cheshire with a Farpoint 1.25" laser collimator for the complete collimation workflow. Or save with our kit that bundles both tools together:
- 1.25" Collimation Kit — laser + this Cheshire + center-marking kit + carrying case
Need a 2" Cheshire instead? See our 2" model. Need even more precision? Our 2" Super Kit adds an autocollimator for iterative refinement.
📖 Read our complete Telescope Collimation Guide →
For Newtonian and Dobsonian reflecting telescopes only. Not intended for refractors, catadioptric, or SCT designs.
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