Help with skywatcher 200p

[O2B3]

Hi all

I have a skywatcher 200p .

I am looking at getting a Right-Angled Finderscope as I can't get on with the one that came with my telescope. So I am looking for some good advice on which would be the best one for me to use.

Mark

 

 

 

[Kon]

Just a suggestion, if you are upgrading, it might be better to go for right angled erecting since you have the correction orientation. I find it handy when I look at maps. On my 200P I got this one. I never installed/used the straight through one.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/skywatcher-9x50-right-angled-erecting-finderscope.html

[wongataa]

1 hour ago, Kon said:

Just a suggestion, if you are upgrading, it might be better to go for right angled erecting since you have the correction orientation. I find it handy when I look at maps. On my 200P I got this one. I never installed/used the straight through one.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/skywatcher-9x50-right-angled-erecting-finderscope.html

Yes,  definitely go the RACI route.  There are several like the Skywatchter one which are the same thing rebranded.  They work well.

[johninderby]

The Astro Essentials 9x50 RACI  is FLOs own branded version and a better buy than the SW. £59.00 vs £75.00.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/finders/astro-essentials-9x50-right-angled-erecting-finderscope.html

Edited January 19, 2022 by johninderby

[banjaxed]

The Skywatcher RACI was the first extra I bought for my 200P and it is the best thing to improve your scope IMO,

[Dark Vader]

I ordered the SW RACI at the same time as the scope. Money well spent - your neck and back will appreciate it.

[Spile]

My write up on adding additional finders to the 200P https://astro.catshill.com/finding-and-finder-scopes/

The Telrad/RACI combination works for me.