Telrad + SW 250PX

[Raph-in-the-sky]

Hey guys,

Just a quick question: is it possible to fit a Telrad finder between the focuser and the 9x50 finder on a Skywatcher 250 px?

If not, is it convienient having it on the other side?

thanks,

Raph

[Raph-in-the-sky]

One more thing... how about a Rigel Quickfinder?

[Ricochet]

I use a Telrad on the far side of a RACI finder with my dob. It is a bit inconvenient to look around the RACI but that is the preferable set up so that the RACI is ideally positioned for use while sat at the focuser. 

A Rigel has a significantly smaller footprint and so could probably go at the top of the OTA without needing to worry about it clashing with the positions of the focuser and finder. 

 

[Rob Sellent]

I have used a Telrad on longer tube fracs but prefer Rigel's Quickfinder on my dobs. It sits next to the RACI, doesn't upset balance and is relatively small. 

[MattJenko]

Telrad on other side of finder for me too on my 250px. Nice smooth flow of centering in Telrad, validating in finder and viewing in eyepiece...

[Raph-in-the-sky]

2 minutes ago, MattJenko said:

Telrad on other side of finder for me too on my 250px. Nice smooth flow of centering in Telrad, validating in finder and viewing in eyepiece...

And doesn't it get annoying to go around your scope each time?

[MattJenko]

41 minutes ago, Raph-in-the-sky said:

And doesn't it get annoying to go around your scope each time?

More a lean over movement than a slow dance pirouette  

[Dragon_Astro]

You need to develop the “dobsonian hug” 😄

[Raph-in-the-sky]

OK, glad to hear it's not too inconvienient on the other side. I'll probably order a Telrad today!

[Dragon_Astro]

2 minutes ago, Raph-in-the-sky said:

OK, glad to hear it's not too inconvienient on the other side. I'll probably order a Telrad today!

I need to get one soon too, for my 12” Dob.