Eyepiece cross-hair

[NiteGawper]

Hi all,

Some time ago when I had my TAL scope, it came with a non-illuminated cross-hair reticle that could screw into any eyepiece. I would use it in my 40mm eyepiece when aligning my finder and also used it when doing my GOTO mount alignment...

I have seen actual full reticle eyepieces like this ScopeTeknix Classic 18mm Reticule Eyepiece (wide angle) on the market, or the full illuminated reticules like this Eyepieces & Barlows - Celestron MicroGuide Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece

But does anyone know if anything like the TAL reticle is available??

It is shown in this image from the TAL instruction manual, number 7 in the picture - not a great help, but it shows what I mean.

Any help or ideas would be great...

Thanks,

Andy M...

[AndyH]

Here's a nice pic of the recticle.

Must admit I've not seen anything else like this. It's a very clever and nice item.

Cheers,

Andy.

[NiteGawper]

Thanks Andy

That's the little fella!! Like you say very clever; and I say bloomin' useful too...

You'd think somewhere would sell something similar as a separate accessory

Thanks again for the clearer pic...

Andy M...

[TheThing]

I have one which I bought off this very board ladt year. My intention was to use it in a RAF to make lining up easier, but I am having difficulty getting hold of a cheap EP that will focus with the finder!

[AndyH]

I've looked out an old OVL pricelist and it was called a 'Cross Hair Recticle' and was cat # 558.

Might be worth a call round some dealers to see if any are gathering dust on the shelf?

Andy.

[great_bear]

Glad to see that the TAL comes with a mug of tea and a sandwich

(item #5 and #6)

[AndyH]

Item #1 looks like a plate of scotch pie on a bed of gravy.

Back on topic ;-)

Tal's price list quotes it as 277 roubles. The recticle that is, not the scotch n gravy !

So they are still in production.

Andy.

[NiteGawper]

Excellent, thanks Andy - now I know they are (or seem to be) available, I'll keep up the hunt to find one...

Thank you for the info...

Andy M...

[TopHouse]

If you have any joy with this could you please let me know. thanks