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Telrad Finder Sight

rated 4.5 out of 5  (31 Telrad Finder Sight Reviews)


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Product Description

The easiest way to aim a telescope. The view seen through the window of the Telrad is continuous with the sky around it, not magnified or upside down. Three rings are lighted and appear to lie among the stars. The small ring outlines the Moon-sized area seen in the telescope. The large outer ring outlines the area seen in a standard Finderscope. To point your telescope, just look through the Telrad and move the telescope until the rings are centered on the object. The Telrad is 8 inches long. Weighs 11 ounces and mounts on any telescope without drilling any holes. It unlocks from its base for separate storage. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).

Technical Details

  • The easiest way to aim a telescope. The view seen through the window of the Telrad is continuous with the sky around it, not magnified or upside down.

Product Details

Weight: 1.00 pounds

Manufacturer: Telrad

Telescope Type: other-telescope-accessories

Model SKU: B0000ALKAN


Telrad Finder Sight Reviews

rated 5 out of 5 Tel-Rad is GOOD
by Jimmy from Texas USA, 2010-03-14


The Tel-Rad is the way to go for a finder. The ONLY fault that I can find [and it didn't rank high enough to deduct a star] is the dew. I understand that there is a shield for that but, alas , it isn't perfect either. That said, I love my Tel-Rad and highly reccomend it.



rated 5 out of 5 Showtime!!
by Gears2Junkie2000 from Kent, OH USA, 2010-02-10


Unlike most of the review writers for this product, I use this for a followspot in technical theatre. The adjustable mirror makes for easy calibration, and the fact that only the spotlight operator can see the projection keeps you from distracting the audience. It is easy to remove the adhesive strips so you don't damage the light, and the light weight allows you to attach it with magnets for easy removal. Tape is just as good.



rated 5 out of 5 Indispensible
by P. Beach from Auckland, N.Z., 2010-01-23


With my 12" Dobsonion this is the finder I always use first. It is best used with both eyes open - one looking through the reticle window and one above or outside the window. Just centre it on the object or expected area of sky and then move to your magnifying finder scope. Find the fuzzy whatsit you're looking for, centre on the cross-hairs, and then look in your telescope. A three-part process which is fast and usually easy. The Telrad is just brilliant. I can't imagine trying to find objects using the finder scope first. That would be much more challenging and time-consuming. Since I intend to replace my finder scope soon with a right-angle finder scope (to save my neck) the Telrad will be essential then as you can't really use a right-angle finder scope for searching the sky. Some accessories like premium eyepieces, detailed star maps, etc, can enhance your observing but this does more than enhance, it simplifies everything.



rated 5 out of 5 new telerad
by Willie Cochran Jr. from McDonough, GA, 2009-10-09


Product was shipped and arrived in 24 hrs. Perfect compliment to Dobsonian scope.Need to add anti-dew attachment.

WC



rated 4 out of 5 No beauty, but it works
by Joe Gunn from New Hampshire backwoods, 2009-09-09


This is no streamlined, compact piece of gear. It's best used on Newtonian or Cassegrain scopes with 6" or larger mirrors. If you have the space, though, it's a very useful accessory. I would definitely recommend it to people who want to use a scope to interest children in astronomy. It avoids the frustration and discouragement of searching the skies with narrow field of view optics.



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