Alignment telescopes

The Alignment Optical Telescope (AOT) is mounted to the navigation base so that the AOT shaft axis is parallel to the X-axis. Credit: Grumman Aerospace Corporation, NASA.{{fairuse}}

Optical alignment telescopes

The optical alignment telescope is an accurate instrument used for aligning objects on a reference line known by the optical axis, or by the line of site.

The alignment telescope mounting is precisely related to its optical axis and is uniquely designed for aligning boreholes, bearings, and more.

Alignment telescopes are very sturdy. Its stainless steel construction will handle rough working conditions and maintain its precise specifications.

See also

• Early telescopes
• Telescopes and cameras
• Telescopes for radiation astronomy

External links

• APOLLO OPERATIONS HANDBOOK LM 10 AND SUBSEQUENT LUNAR MODULE VOLUME I SUBSYSTEMS DATA