Telerad advice please.

[Drummer]

Just aquired the above for the 200P Dob. When I fit it must I place it just behind the finderscope bracket, or can I place it to the side of the finderscope? Silly question maybe, in other words must I remove the finderscope for evermore and just use the

T Rad.

Many thanks

[RikM]

I have a Rigel QuikFinder mounted next to the finderscope and use both together as a team. The Rigel to get in the right general area, then the 9x50 finder (I have a right angle correct image one) to fine tune the position and then a wide angle EP in the main scope.

[Stephen]

You can put it (politely) wherever you like

If you put it where something's obstructing it, well that's just plain daft!

Mine used to sit on the other side of the OTA to the finder.

Then I decided I hated finders and replaced it with the Telrad.

[redfox1971]

Hello did you buy new or second hand? Whitch retailer?,I got one on order last few weeks and now been emailed to say none available till maybe Christmas as they are still waiting from suppliers overseas.

[Astro Imp]

You can fit it where you find it most convenient. To try out different positions I temporarily fixed mine with masking tape. No you don't need to remove the finder.

HTH.

[Drummer]

REDFOX in answwer to your question I bought it new from Harrisons. Waited few days and arrived today,

Hope that helps.

[Telrad]

You can fit it where you find it most convenient. To try out different positions I temporarily fixed mine with masking tape. No you don't need to remove the finder.

Drummer,

I agree with Alan etc, you can put it wherever you see fit, try various positions - preferably with masking tape, once you're satisfied with it, use the adhesive tape on the foot of the base to fix it down. Have a look at this thread: http://stargazerslounge.com/beginners-help-advice/138821-telrad-positioning.html

[redfox1971]

Thanks drummer,managed to get one ordered from harrisons,his stock going fast so if anybody wonts one best order now.

[todd8137]

mines on the other side of the finder i prefer it there,but they are a great bit of kit makes things a lot easier

[Daz Type-R]

Rother Valley Optics have them in stock as well. Ordered 9:30am on 29th, arrived 13:00 on the 30th. Great service if not slightly more exspensive then anywhere else (£49.99).

[Telrad]

I think it's worth making a Dew Shield for the Telrad, unless you buy the manafactured one? I made one from Neoprene, as per this thread:

Home Built Astronomy - Telrad Dew Shield