Anyone unscrewed Stellalyra RA findersope eyepiece?

[Space Cowboy]

I recently purchased a Stellalyra right angle findersope.

The crosshairs are oriented as X not + . Usually you can simply turn the eyepiece (unscrew) to change the orientation but this finder eyepiece is stuck fast.

I've asked the retailer but they say they've never tried unscrewing one and don't recommend trying it.

Has anyone unscrewed the Stellalyra RA findersope eyepiece?

[Mr Spock]

Does orientation matter as long as 'X' marks the spot?

[Space Cowboy]

I've always preferred the cross of st George for my alt/az mount. If the scope moves the same way as the hairs are oriented then it's a lot easier to center the object.

Edited March 21, 2023 by Space Cowboy

[John]

My finders crosshairs have a number of orientations - I tend to agree with @Mr Spock, that this does not matter as long as the centre of the X is correctly aligned. You should be able to unscrew the eyepiece section a little from the diagonal body and the cross hairs will rotate with it because they are attached to a reticule within the eyepiece section, set at the focal plane of the eyepiece. If you unscrew the eyepiece section a little you will need to adjust the focus of the finder again which is done at the objective end as you probably know. 

Edited March 21, 2023 by John

[Space Cowboy]

1 minute ago, John said:

My finders crosshairs have a number of orientations - I tend to agree with @Mr Spock, that this does not matter as long as the centre of the X is correctly aligned. You should be able to unscrew the eyepiece section a little from the diagonal body and the cross hairs will rotate with it because they are attached to a reticule set at the focal plane of the eyepiece. If you unscrew the eyepiece section a little you will need to adjust the focus of the finder again which is done at the objective end as you probably know. 

I know that John. I can't unscrew the dang thing 🙂

[Mr Spock]

Just been in the shed to look at my SL. Definitely unscrews.

[Space Cowboy]

45 minutes ago, Mr Spock said:

Just been in the shed to look at my SL. Definitely unscrews.

Cheers Mr Spock! That's all I needed to know 👍 🖖

Edited March 21, 2023 by Space Cowboy

[Space Cowboy]

8 hours ago, Mr Spock said:

Just been in the shed to look at my SL. Definitely unscrews.

All it needed was a rubber band!