A neat way to add Telrad or Rigel quickfinder aligning with RACI

[starhiker]

52 minutes ago, Louis D said:

My refractor night-time finder setups:

RACI/GLP/QuikFinder

RACI/SkEye/QuikFinder

On my Dob, the Telrad sits on its own base due to its sheer size/bulk.

 

This combination with Skeye is inspiring. Thanks. What is the name for the phone holder?

 

[Guest]

39 minutes ago, starhiker said:

Such a DIY project is definitely a good idea for someone who has less clumsy hand as me..

There are templates available here in SGL.  Download them and off to the print shop you go.  

[Guest]

4 hours ago, cajen2 said:

There's a dual finder bracket that I might invest in:

https://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/ts-dual-finder-scope-mounting-bracket.html

Edit: in fact, I've just ordered one!

Those are the best thing since sliced bread. 

[bosun21]

2 minutes ago, Mike Q said:

Those are the best thing since sliced bread. 

I bought a triple one! Showing off again 😂

[Louis D]

1 hour ago, starhiker said:

 

This combination with Skeye is inspiring. Thanks. What is the name for the phone holder?

 

Home brewed special:

[Guest]

2 hours ago, bosun21 said:

I bought a triple one! Showing off again 😂

I think you are overcompensating for something LOL 

[cajen2]

On 31/10/2022 at 15:24, cajen2 said:

I'll let you know if it'll mount a RQ when it arrives. It should just fit into the existing mount for my RACI. No idea about mounting a Telrad - never had one.

The only issue with putting a Quickfinder on it is that it'd be pretty high. I intend to use the RACI and a Baader RDF on it.

Well, I've got the double mount by TS Optics and it's great for the Skysurfer RDF but won't house the Quickfinder unmodified.

[Louis D]

If you're clever, you can make your own version of the AstroStuff RQFS.  It's just a Synta/Vixen finder foot (check ebay), a riser of some sort (3D printer or carved wood or plastic or even machined aluminum), a 1.5" or so small bolt with nut, and an original Rigel QuikFinder shoe.  I bought one from AS, but they're local to Texas, so not that expensive.