A telescope arranged and used to determine errors of collimation, both vertical and horizontal. Nichol. [1913 Webster]
A tube having a convex lens at one end and at the other a small opening or slit which is at the principal focus of the lens, used for producing a beam of parallel rays; also, a lens so used. [1913 Webster]
collimator, n.
1 a device for producing a parallel beam of rays or radiation.
2 a small fixed telescope used for adjusting the line of sight of an astronomical telescope, etc.