Space Cowboy Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Does orientation matter as long as 'X' marks the spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 (edited) 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 by Space Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) 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 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 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 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Just been in the shed to look at my SL. Definitely unscrews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 (edited) 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 by Space Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 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! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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