telrad finder

[algol]

So tomorrow I take possession of my skyliner 200 dob.

It comes with a straight through finder think it's 8x30 not sure, the seller is also offering the telrad finder for 20quid would this be a worthwhile addition?

[Moonshane]

Yes definitely.

[Moonshane]

I would also recommend a raci finder when funds allow

[Scott]

Shane, you can't just come in and give the right answer in the first two posts...It kinda kills off the thread quick smart 

Sorry O.P. yes. definately get the telrad.

[algol]

Ok consider it done its only four months old and looks tip top

[cotterless45]

For Telrads , print out these !

http://www.atmob.org/library/member/skymaps_jsmall.html

Nick.

[Tinker1947]

You might need a Telrad riser there 2" and 4" to get the Telrad away from the tube to view easier, i had a 4" arrive from FLO but not had a chance to try it yet.....nice Dob the 200

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/telrad-riser.html

[algol]

Is the telecast a necessity or will the straight through finder do for now?

[Charic]

I had a Telrad which does its job admirably. However I  wear  prescription glasses  for driving and fishing, but not using the telescope?I found that I could not focus on the Telrad reticule. In-fact I was seeing possibly three reticles, overlapped ?  but with my glasses on. it worked perfect for me, but then I did not like  constantly putting glasses on/off just to look through the Telrad. I sold the Telrad,  But for the money, its a no-brainer. If it doesn't  work for you, it will for someone else, very  easy to sell on.

[Chinapig]

No, it's not an absolute necessity, but it does make finding targets a fair bit easier.

You could always add it later, but for price you mentioned, if it's already fitted then well worth considering.

When hunting for an unfarmiliar target, I tend to zoom in stage by stage. I guess I'm not alone in that! Fisrtly, a sweep around with binos to get the general area right, then use the telrad to get the scope in roughly the right place. Then use the finder to home in on the target. So yes, a telrad is a great help in that process!

Cheers

Simon

[MattJenko]

Best addition I made to my Dob. When you get used to it, you barely need the finder.

[algol]

Sweet gonna use some garden ties to hold it to my scope, to compliment the sticky pads already on the scope