Telrad?

[rob453]

I just read something about telrads. I have not seen anyone mention it. Is it worth getting for my setup. Would it make it easier to find nebulae and galaxies?

[Doc]

I use a Telrad and think they are the best finder by a long way.

You have to get used to viewing with both eyes open. One looking through the glass screen and one looking at the sky.

Once you have mastered that it makes star hopping alot easier.

Many software programs and atlases have telrad overlays to aid in finding objects.

[John]

Telrad's are great but rather bulky. For your scope I would suggest a Rigel Quickfinder which does more of less the same thing but is lighter and less bulky. They are a bit less expensive as well:

Finders - Rigel QuikFinder Compact Reflex Sight

John

[Kai]

I second Johns recomendation

[MikeP]

Another vote for the Rigel.

Mike

[Doc]

Rob I didn't read your sig but now I have I think a telrad will be OTT on your scope so I reckon a Rigel as well.

[Rosie2]

Just got a Telrad and not sure of positioning it on my Skywatcher Skyliner 200p 8" .Would I have to take the present finder off to get a good position.

[John]

Just got a Telrad and not sure of positioning it on my Skywatcher Skyliner 200p 8" .Would I have to take the present finder off to get a good position.

I think you could just squeeze it in between the focusser and the existing finder, like this:

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/attachments/181557-telrad.jpg

John

[Rosie2]

Thanks for that but no go I only got 2cm between the focuser and finder.

[John]

Thanks for that but no go I only got 2cm between the focuser and finder.

Well if you do have to remove your optical finder to fit it at least you can be reassured that the Telrad will probably be all the finder you need.

John

[beamish]

I love the Telrad but agree with John re the bulky size- it's American after all

[Rosie2]

I having a think about it now asked FLO about the Rigel if that might fit as i got the scope from them. Thanks .I'll get there in the end.

[Ant]

They are a little bulky - but I had one 20 years ago and they are fantastic.