Hello Friend,

One of the  issues   amateur astronomers have with their telescopes not performing well
is visual performance.

It's something I consistently hear: "My images aren't very good" or "views are fuzzy".

Now sometimes the issue might be related to a problem like a telescope alignment or collimation.

This is common with Newtonian reflectors, and SCT designs primarily.

Mainly if you transport them frequently.

 We do offer collimation services, but it is something you can learn to do on your own, and likely should,
it does take some time and effort but it's well worth the effort.

There is no serious Voodoo involved, and you just need to use the proper collimation tools.
(Of severe problems the sacrifice of a virgin into a volcano  is involved, but that's extremely rare )

Best to avoid the poorly made crappy low-cost ones sold on eBay who doesn't work accurately most of the time, because
you know you get what you pay for.

One collimation tool that works for the majority of the  telescope makes and model are manufactured by my good
buddy, David Hotech.

David himself has collimated the most challenging of instruments. Even the 74" at Mount Wilson and the  Palomar
Observatory.

No one know collimation better.  

It would not be a far cry to call him the King of Collimation.

I strongly suggest that his Hotech Laser Collimator (1.25"/2") is the best bet if you want to do the best results
hands down, and first time out.

Telescope collimation is crucial to your telescope getting it's best performance.

Sadly, this is often neglected by amateur astronomers.

Don't you be the one.

Clear Skies,

Ray Khan

PS As noted, we do offer instore collimation services if you prefer not to do it yourself.  Cost varies
depending on the size of the instrument and scope of work involved. Just bring your optical tube in
we don't need mounts or tripods.