130P No more neck ache

[Ju Piter]

well i decided enough was enough with neck ache from the positions you need to get into to use the red dot finder on my 130p so i have fitted a skywatcher 9x50 RA erecting finderscope.was actually quite an easy job.i took the primary mirror out and drilled a couple of holes for the finder shoe screwed it on thats it 

[Gutross]

Almost looks like it came with the scope! good job!

[xtreemchaos]

nice mod mate,thanks for sharing.

[Alien 13]

Adds a bit of weight to the back end too no bad thing if you ever want an expensive wide eyepiece.

Alan

[Ju Piter]

Adds a bit of weight to the back end too no bad thing if you ever want an expensive wide eyepiece.

Alan

my thoughts exactly

[Golfey]

Thanks for the post, I think I may go down this route at some point.

I've not seen a Heritage 130P with the extra tube at the front, is it removable and does it make a difference?

Oh and is it DIY?

[damnut]

These RACI finders are real back savers. You have done a nice neat job there. Congrats.

[Ju Piter]

Thanks for the post, I think I may go down this route at some point.

I've not seen a Heritage 130P with the extra tube at the front, is it removable and does it make a difference?

Oh and is it DIY?

hi the light shield is removable but i have it secured so no need to remove it.it slides in and out with the top section.and yes it makes a difference slightly more contrast(sky darker)than without which in a lightpoluted area is always welcome

[Ju Piter]

would just like to say that flocking the inside of the light shield and ota has made a big difference to contrast the sky looks more black than just bluey grey now