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noun

collimation

the accurate adjustment of the line of sight of a telescope

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  • Before every star shoot she checked collimation, because a mirror even slightly off turned each point of light into a comet.

    Photography

  • The observatory lost a night to collimation after transport left the primary mirror tilted a fraction of a degree.

    Science

  • Laser tools have made collimation a ten minute job, replacing the old routine of nudging screws and squinting at a star.

    Technology

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