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Explore Scientific 8x50 Erect Image Right Angle Illuminated Finderscope with Bracket, 7 Degree Field of View

SKU: ESVFEI0850RA MFR: VFEI0850-RA
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Key Features

  • Enhance your telescope with this Explore Scientific 8x50 illuminated finderscope.
  • Enjoy a comfortable view with the erect image and right-angle design of this finder.
  • Pinpoint celestial objects easily using the illuminated reticle for precise alignment.
  • Achieve stable mounting with the included six-point bracket for your telescope.
  • Experience a wide 7-degree field of view for easier object location with this finder.
  • Durable construction ensures years of reliable use; backed by a 5-year warranty.
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peter v : will this item work on a Meade 8 inch dobsonian telescope?ROBERT F : Sorry, but I have never purchased a Explore Scientific 8x50 Erect Image Right Angle Illuminated Finderscope with Bracket, 7 Degree Field of View.ROBERT S : I believe it will work just find because it is controlled by the AutoStarII hand controller.
Shopper : Hi: Does the reticle have double cross hairs?ANDREW R : Unfortunately the manufacturer does not specify.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MAX M : Fits my telescopePAUL J : Felt it should be compatible with the Explore Scientific APO 127 I bought.

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2021-02-15T11:53:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great pice but small

This is a recommended piece from Meade that does not work well on the 6000 small base.

WILLIAM G.

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Explore Scientific VFEI0850-RA Specifications

  • Dimension (L x W x H)

    200 x 62 x 112mm / 7.87 x 2.44 x 4.40"

  • Weight

    1.56lbs / 0.7kg

  • UPC Code

    812257010257

About Explore Scientific VFEI0850-RA

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Great pice but small

By WILLIAM G.

This is a recommended piece from Meade that does not work well on the 6000 small base.

Let the Explore Scientific 8x50 Erect Image Right Angle Illuminated Finderscope elevate your stargazing experience. This high-quality finderscope, complete with northern and southern polar reference markings, facilitates swift and accurate polar alignments with any equatorial mount. Its deep red illumination, adjustable via a variable brightness knob, not only enhances visibility but also doubles as the illuminator's on/off switch.

This superior finderscope offers a broad 7-degree field of view, enabling you to capture the vastness of the night sky. It also allows for meticulous focus of both the main objective and the eyepiece reticle, ensuring crystal clear images every time.

What sets the Explore Scientific 8x50 Finderscope apart is its ability to produce right-side-up and left-to-right corrected views. This feature simplifies the process of locating celestial objects in the sky, making your astronomical observations more enjoyable and less time-consuming.

The finderscope comes fully equipped with a dual-ring quick release finder bracket, ensuring secure attachment and easy detachment when needed. It also includes batteries for the illuminator, so you can start your celestial exploration right away.

In the world of astronomy equipment, the Explore Scientific 8x50 Erect Image Right Angle Illuminated Finderscope stands out as a reliable, user-friendly, and high-performance tool, designed to enhance your stargazing experience.

Explore Scientific VFEI0850-RA Features

  • Polar Alignment Assistance: The Explore Scientific right angle illuminated polar finder scope can be used with any equatorial mount. The North & South hemisphere polar reference markings provide assistance when going through the task of polar alignment
  • Precision Optics: The Explore Scientifics' finderscope optics is made with the same precision and care as their telescopes and eyepieces. The optics are multi-coated to produce maximum contrast, further enhancing their ability to find faint objects in the night sky
  • Quality Erecting Prisms: The erecting prisms of the Explore Scientific correct image finder scopes are precision ground and polished to produce bright, high-resolution images
  • Quick Release Bracket: The quick-release design of the Explore Scientific finder scope bracket allows you to attach the finder to your telescope quickly and easily. The dual rings securing your finder have three point adjustment knobs
  • Right Angle Correct Image Views: The Explore right angle illuminated finder not only fills this requirement but provides correct image, illuminated views of the night sky
  • Variable Illuminator: The illuminator screws into the end if the finder and can be removed easily to change batteries. The deep red illumination can be adjusted for brightness

Key Features

  • Enhance your telescope with this Explore Scientific 8x50 illuminated finderscope.
  • Enjoy a comfortable view with the erect image and right-angle design of this finder.
  • Pinpoint celestial objects easily using the illuminated reticle for precise alignment.
  • Achieve stable mounting with the included six-point bracket for your telescope.
  • Experience a wide 7-degree field of view for easier object location with this finder.
  • Durable construction ensures years of reliable use; backed by a 5-year warranty.

What's in the box:

  • The Explore Scientific Illuminated 8x50 Right Angle Finder Scope
  • Dust Caps
  • Dual-Ring
  • Six-Point Bracket
  • Explore Scientific 5 Years Warranty