Finder for WO 70

[foundaplanet]

Hello,

I am looking for a bit of help and advice please.

We have recently bought a WO 70 for imaging and guiding and would like to have the option to use it as our grab n go scope.. Therefore I would like to add a finder. It is also in need of a finder bracket.

Will I need to get a dedicated WO bracket or are there other options a universal fit maybe..? Also if anyone would like to recommend a good little finder that would be welcomed..

Thank you.

[steppenwolf]

You could always buy a Sky-Watcher finder base mount and finderscope and drill new holes in it to match the diagonal holes in the WO OTA - that would be a very cost effective solution.

[johninderby]

You can get a WO type of finder bracket from Opticstar which will allow you to fit a red dot finder.

http://www.opticstar.com/Run/Astronomy/Astro-Accessories-Telescopes-Ascension.asp?p=0_10_5_1_1_56

If you want to use a 9x50 finder you can get this one from Telescope Service

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p301_Sucherhalter-mit-Schuh-fuer-50mm-Sucher.html

John

[AndyH]

There are a couple of Tal 6x30 finders for sale at the moment both on the SGL for sale page

http://stargazerslounge.com/sale/143786-couple-nice-bits-sale.html

and on AstroBoot

AstroBoot

Whilst the included finder bracket is for attaching to Tal's own scopes, the 6X30 white finder is a little gem and would look lovely on your W.O. 72.

This place has a lovely list of finder accessories too....

Robtics | Accessoires

Here's a Tal 6x30 finder, in a W.O. brkt on my Carton 60/1000

All the best, whatever you decide to do.

Cheers,

Andy.

[foundaplanet]

Very helpful.

Thanks

[andrew63]

How about this from FLO for a megrez72 should do the job!

First Light Optics - Finder Mounting Shoe

andrew

[Veracocha]

You could always buy a Sky-Watcher finder base mount and finderscope and drill new holes in it to match the diagonal holes in the WO OTA - that would be a very cost effective solution.

This is what I did (see gallery) £5.00 as opposed to the £70 which WO wanted.