RDF and RACI on a SCT

[Geemac]

Hi, i currently use a RDF on a celestron nexstar 6se. I wanted to add a RACI aswell but am a little unsure how i would attach both?

Is there a double bracket or something like that which would accomdate both?

[nicoscy]

This will do:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Orion-Finder-Scope-Mounting-Bracket/dp/B00D2LEHIU

[Geemac]

Just the job, thanx for that. Would you recomend any good RACI s?

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi 'Geemac' and welcome to SGL.

I own a Celestron C6/SCT. On mine, near the base of the finderscope bracket are 2x machine screws with crosshead. They are for attaching the Celestron camera bracket. (Do not unscrew the others that are symmetrically spaced around the tube as these hold the tube to the mirror cell/visual back assembly). The machine screws are not very long, so you may need to get some longer ones. (I think they are 6/32" UNC). Alternately self-adhesive velcro or double sided adhesive tape may work.

I am at work at the moment and unable to add any photos. I you can bear with me I add some to this post later in the week.

[nicoscy]

Skywatcher 9x50 is quite good for the money.

[Geemac]

Hi Phill thanx yes would be good to see a photo, i think i know where you mean, il have a look and see if i can find the camera bracket on line and see.

Cheers Nicoscy, il check that one out.

Cheers guys.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I built my own 14x70. Works a treat. Big RACI finders really help find objects quickly

[LeeB]

I used to use a 102mm f5 fract with erector prism on the dob , it worked so well I'm looking to do the same on the big eq newt alongside the rdf. Big wide finders are great.

[Geemac]

Hi mike, thats impresive! Ive found a Baader 10x60 finder maybe a little expensive but also found a celestron illuminated 9x50 which is half the price!

Would there be a huge difference in the performance?

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi 'Geemac',

The yellow (<-----) arrows indicate the 2x machine screws I mention that are for securing the Celestron camera bracket to the OTA.