The Farpoint 2″ 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.