8x50 Illuminated Right Angle Polar Finder Scope with NEW long battery life Illuminator II
With its northern and southern polar reference markings, Explore Scientific’s 8x50 Illuminated Polar Finder Scope with NEW long battery life Illuminator (FNDRILLUM-02) allows for quick and precise polar alignments with any equatorial mount. The deep red illumination can be controlled by the variable brightness knob, which also serves as the illuminator’s on/off switch. This finder features a 90° eyepiece, that offers erect-image viewing and a 7° field of view. The eyepiece offers an astounding 24.1 millimeters of eye relief. The device also offers precision focus of both the main objective and the eyepiece reticle. The long battery life illuminator uses two AAA batteries (batteries not included).
Compatible with the new Hybrid Finder Scope base or the Explore Scientific original finder base, either the standard base or the T-shaped base.
Customers praised this right-angle finder scope for eliminating neck strain and making target location easier. Shoppers described it as "rugged" with "crisp images" and "well built." However, one customer reported the red LED appeared blurred at higher intensities. Some noted mounting challenges and lack of illuminator instructions.
- No more sore neck from trying to look through my old red dot finder!
- I can now find my target stars and other objects much more easily
- Well built, sturdy, crisp images.
This finder scope is perfect! No more sore neck from trying to look through my old red dot finder!
The finder scope is rugged. I just have to find a way to mount it to my 8 inch Celestron SCT.
Works great and good price. Had trouble with first shipment but was handled quickly and great communication with the staff. Thank you Explore Scientific for great product and service. Now if you can get eye pieces back in stock , I will be doing more business with you.
Had to drill one new hole in my telescope but it was so worth the trouble! I can now find my target stars and other objects much more easily without putting a crick in my neck that came with the original red dot star finder!
The red led seems blurred at best. It only gets worse with increased light intensity. The overall quality of the finder scope is very good, but I am disappointed with the red led. Not sure if this is that way on all of them, or I just received a lemon. Thanks, Ernie.
Excellent choice , only cons I found no instructions on how to use the illuminator and the signs on it
Well built, sturdy, crisp images.