Right angle finder

[Charon]

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a good 9x50 right angle finder for my CPC800GPS please.

Many thanks.

[Nova]

ive read good things about orion optics finder

Orion 9x50 Right Angle Finder and Bracket

its on my list

[John]

ive read good things about orion optics finder

Orion 9x50 Right Angle Finder and Bracket

its on my list

I have one of those and can confirm that it's very effective

IMHO an excellent overall finder solution is to combine one with a Telrad so that you have the best of both worlds on the scope.

[rwilkey]

I have the Orion and it is an excellent piece of kit.

[Charon]

Thank you for your advice guys.

[brantuk]

I've got two Orion raci's (right angle correct image) finders - sound investment for back sufferers - saves all the bending and twisting. Be careful of clearance on the sides of the CPC when flipping it over the Alt axis - it will go if it's mounted in the right position (just). And it's a very nice finder that you can focus to suit your vision.

It will fit on the CPC - but make sure you get the Sct mounting shoe - not the standard shoe. It's a little fiddly but the scope screw holes for it are in exactly the right place.

This is what you'll need: http://www.telescopehouse.com/acatalog/Dovetail_Base_for_SCT.html Product Ref: 07215

[rjsc2001]

Check first if the base is plastic and when looking through it see if it has a dim image. My Skywatcher is very dim

[brantuk]

The Orion raci's are all metal - not an ounce of plastic - and it's very crisp and bright - I wouldn't have two otherwise lol

[Charon]

Thanks Brantuk.