Altair 10x60 RACI finder base

[Paul81]

Hopefully a quick question... does anyone know if the Altair Astro 10x60 RACI (the one that get rave reviews and is also a finder guider) fits a 'standard' finder shoe? I have two of the TS ones installed on my dob, one for a TS straight finder and one for a TS Red dot, and am thinking of getting the Altair finder to replace my current 8x50?

The shoes I have are specifically these ones http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p299_Finder-Base---Universal-Quick-Release-Base-for-Finderscopes.html.

Is replacing the show an easy task? I know it comes with one, but I am not sure I want to drill my tube!?!

[ronin]

Contact Altair and ask what the hole seperation is, then see if either of the ones you already have have the same spacing.

[ollypenrice]

I would say it will fit the shoe in the link but can't be 100% certain. It does look similar.

Olly

[swag72]

Missed this first time round - Yes my Altair Astro 10x60 finder guider and rings / bracket etc fit into the shoe that you link to. In fact it comes with one in the box.

[Paul81]

Thank you all - sounds like it is a straight replacement for my current finder! Nice and easy - just the way things should be!!!

Clear skies to all!