SCT Finder Shoe Help

[Mav359]

Does anyone know where to get a finderscope shoe or adaptor to fit a celestron SCT?

I have a 9x50 finder scope whic my QHY5 is attached to for guiding, the bracket and shoe look standard but the holes for mounting the shoe are wider.

Any idea's?

[Ludd]

SCS Astro sell Orion finder bases with the wider spacing for an SCT: Orion Dovetails for Finderscopes - SCS Astro

Mine is an offset finder bracket, not quick release.

[Mav359]

I e-mailed them already, they didn't think it would fit

[Mav359]

actually re-reading their site i think it might have been the telescope house i e-mailed, i'll ask them the question as well.

Cheers Ludd

[johninderby]

Baader Universal Quick Release Finder Base

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/baader-universal-quick-release-finder-base.html

I've used one on an 8" SCT and a 14" dob and a 4" refractor. Much higher quality than your typical Synta finder shoe. Has three mounting holes.

John

[Mav359]

Cheers John i'll have a look