DOBSONIAN finder

[Bluenosebatty]

Hi can anyone help me with the best advice regarding a good finder for a DOBSONIAN 200p, I've been looking for a telrad but wondering do they do a laser type finder?

Also what make of wide field EP do 200p users recommend? A few year back I had a 32mm revaluation EP which I found pretty nice to use.

Thanks in advance

[Gazabone]

On my 10" Dob I have a telrad and a standard finder scope with a right angle prism, I find the combination works really well. I also have the telrad dew shield with mirror fitted to the telrad which means that when searching high up, I can flip the mirror up and not do my contortionist impression (it turns the telrad into a 90 deg Finder too).

As far as ep are concern, I use a Baadar Hyperion 24mm at least 90% of the time. That gives a magnification of 50x and an actual FoV of 1.36 deg. The range of ep can switch between 1.25" and 2" easily so I have 24, 17, 13, 10 and 8mm; love them to bits.

[Tinker1947]

I use a telrad the finder scope has never been out of its box, as for EP's i use a pentax xw30 for finding faint stuff, then switch to a 17mm Nagler, there not cheap but there are very good......

[jabeoo1]

Telrad! Also I have a right angled 10x50 on there too. If you can't aim the scope with those two there is something seriously wrong with the setbup.

[laudropb]

I use a RACI 9x50 Finder in combination with a Rigel finder. They have never let me down.

[Mrbloke]

Telrad.  It is the single most important upgrade to any telescope.

[Indibush]

On my 10" Dob I have a telrad and a standard finder scope with a right angle prism, I find the combination works really well. I also have the telrad dew shield with mirror fitted to the telrad which means that when searching high up, I can flip the mirror up and not do my contortionist impression (it turns the telrad into a 90 deg Finder too).

As far as ep are concern, I use a Baadar Hyperion 24mm at least 90% of the time. That gives a magnification of 50x and an actual FoV of 1.36 deg. The range of ep can switch between 1.25" and 2" easily so I have 24, 17, 13, 10 and 8mm; love them to bits.

How did you fit the mirror to the telrad? Could you post a photo?

That's a great idea, I find it hard use straight up with the dew shield fitted.

Tony.

[Bluenosebatty]

Cheers guys - telrad it is then,

Much appreciated

Mark

[Gazabone]

How did you fit the mirror to the telrad? Could you post a photo?

That's a great idea, I find it hard use straight up with the dew shield fitted.

Tony.

The telrad dew shield comes either with or without a mirror (£15 and £25 respectively from memory). The mirror is on a small turn screw so rest up against the hood of the dew shield and you turn the thumb screw to flip in into place when you want to use it. I haven't found a way of putting pictures on SGL yet from my iPad (which probably means I'm reaching a certain age) but there's a picky at http://www.365astronomy.com/images/P/X-telrad-finder-dew-shield-plus-with-mirror.jpg

If you're good at intricate DIY you may be able to modify your telrad, if you can, it's well worth doing.

Happy viewing

[Indibush]

That looks good. I might get one or try and make something similar.

Thanks for that.

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[AndyWB]

+1 for a RACI and a Rigel Quickfinder. I keep the dew off it (when it's not in use) with a wee bag I stick over the top.

[Mrbloke]

+1 for a RACI and a Rigel Quickfinder. I keep the dew off it (when it's not in use) with a wee bag I stick over the top.

Sounds disgusting!

[AndyWB]

Sounds disgusting!

Tut! Southerners.  "Ziplock bag" if you prefer!