Finder scope question

[ether823]

Hi, I have a Skymax makcass 127 and the finder scope is rubbish (6X30). With it being a 1500mm scope would a Telerad or a Rigel quckfinder reflex sight be any good on it or should I upgrade my finder to a 10X50 instead. Pete

[nightfisher]

up grading to a 9x50 finder will be a massive improvement

[Redbird48oo]

I agree on the 9x50, the 30 is still a little small, have 9x50 and a telerad on my 130eq. 9X50 is right angle.

[Astro Imp]

I agree on the 9x50, the 30 is still a little small, have 9x50 and a telerad on my 130eq. 9X50 is right angle.

I use the this on my 150p, a great combination.

[JamesF]

You might just squeeze a Telrad on though a Quikfinder might be easier. However, I'd say that as star-hopping can be quite a challenge with a scope with a narrow field of view then a 50mm finder would probably be easier. Even more so if you could combine the 50mm finder with an RDF perhaps. Used with your 42mm eyepiece (which may actually be a bit excessive) that should make finding targets easier.

I know there are other SGL users who do successfully use a Telrad or Quikfinder with their Maks/SCTs though.

James

[ether823]

Thanks, I like the idea of a combination. 9X50 & Rigel. Pete