Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Finderscope
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Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Finderscope

SKU: TVSS MFR: SSF-1006
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Key Features

  • Quickly locate celestial objects with the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher finderscope for easy telescope navigation.
  • Enjoy wide-field views and effortless target acquisition using this simple, yet effective finderscope.
  • The Sol-Searcher's user-friendly design makes it a great addition to any telescope setup for astronomy.
  • Easily align your telescope with the sun for safe solar observing using the Sol-Searcher finderscope.
  • Durable construction ensures the Tele Vue finderscope withstands the rigors of frequent use.
  • Enhance your stargazing experience with precise pointing, thanks to this reliable telescope accessory.
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Jonathan C : how does tele vue sol searcher mount on TV 60 scope? no mounting holes on TV 60.John T : I would use either two sided tape or Velco, just ensure ; the Sun is a large object the Sol-Searcher is aim in the general direction as your OTA. From a picture of the TV60 I looks to me that you could attach the Sol-Searchers to the front of the OTA. The Sun is a large object that makes it easy to locate with the Sol-Searcher.BRIAN T : I suggest checking with Tele Vue about this. It looks like there's a mounting point on the dew shield of the TV 60 for their Quik Point finder. This might also work for the Sol Searcher, but I don't have access to a TV 60 to verify this. If all else fails, the Sol Searcher could be attached with velcro (as mentioned in the Sol Searcher instructions).JOHN M : I used sticky-back Velcro on my scopes. One side on the scope and the other on the Sol-Searcher bottom. You can then move it to other scopes if needed.Gary Z : I have used this on a variety of OTAs and I know it sounds tacky as we are talking about a TV OTA, but I use double sided sticky tape. You can put down painters tape first, then the double sided sticky tape. when you are done, remove the blue tape and all goes with it. Nice and Neat!RICHARD R : Just place the searcher on the tube and secure it with either Velcro, tape or large elastic band. The searcher aligns with the tube so when you direct it at the sun it will appear as a white dot on the white screen. You can then look through the scope and the sun will be there not centered but there. You can fine tune and make adjustments. Its a helpful aid getting you scope on the sun with out having to try to look up at the sun to make the alignment. Hope you have all the proper filters for looking at our favorite star.ROBERT R : I know nothing about the TV Sol Searcher mounting on a TV 60. I mounted mine on the focuser of my telescope, which has screw hoies, spaced correctly, for this. My advice is to call TV directly and ask them how it mounts on the TV60, or what they recommend for mounting.JOHN M : Don't know. I use mine on a Lunt Solar Systems 60. Works fine.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JAMES N : Need oneGLENDON H : to aid in aiming telescope toward sunJOSEPH D : Best sun finder for my SCT telescope.DAVE H : speedy deliveryBETTY G : I have one mounted on my solar telescope. And it works like a champ! I wanted another to mount on my Canon DSLR camera for the eclipse.LUTHER H : same as above.

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2021-11-04T10:50:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Sol searcher sun finder

Fits perfectly into Televue ring mounts with just the two supplied bolts.

CLIFFORD B.

2020-01-01T12:14:16

Rated 4 out of 5

Sun spotter

Works like it say s it does only used it once and it got me close tho it.

DOUGLAS W.

2017-09-14T08:52:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Where is the sun?

This solar finder works great on my Skywatcher 120mm Pro ED telescope and the 500mm camera lens.

Henry D.

2017-09-11T05:28:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Works great.

Harold K.

2017-04-27T15:33:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly works as described. Great solar alignment tool.

I've used this on SCT, numerous refractor telescopes and I use double sided sticky tape. I put down painter's tape first then the DST. Cleans up nicely after a session!

GARY Z.

2016-05-29T15:49:38

Rated 5 out of 5

I would recommend the Sol-Searcher for anyone wanting the get a quick alignment on the sun

I ordered the Sol-Searcher for myself and a fellow night sky watcher due to the transit of Mercury that occurred this year. The unit was easy to install (it is made for TeleVue scopes but simple to modify the mounting for my Celestron CPC800) and very easy to align. It was tested the day before the transit and worked perfectly on the day of the transit. I would recommend the Sol-Searcher for anyone wanting the get a quick alignment on the sun.

JOHN T.

2016-05-25T12:56:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Sol-Searcher makes finding the sun a breeze

I attached the Sol-Searcher to my Celestron C-8 with Velcro so I could easily remove and use it on my other scopes. At star parties people wondered why I couldn't find the sun. They said "it's that bright thing right there"; but having a solar filter makes it difficult to locate because it blocks 99% of the light. With the Sol-Searcher I can find the sun and align my scope in a minute or less compared to several minutes before I attached it.

JOHN M.

2013-08-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as advertised.

I needed a solar aimer for my SolarMax 40. The TeleVue Sol-Searcher filled that need with ease and simplicity. Simply install on the scope with the supplied double sided tape and it is ready to go. Works simply, no adjusment needed and when used as instructed placed the alignment of the scope with the sun within 1 to 2 degrees. Simple, easy and works and at a reasonable price.

Dusty058

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Simple, works but isn't perfect

The Sol Seracher works great. It is easy to use and will put the sun in the general vicinity of your eyepiece. Since this is a 0 magnification device, the sun might be a bit off and you might have to hunt a little bit - it nt perfect and is not going to put the sun bang in the center of your eyepeice - but gets it pretty close. I am using it with a Lunt 60 solar scope. Where earlier i had to hunt for a long time to get the sun in the eyepiece, now it is much quicker with less hunting. Also, it is very safe - you don't look towards the sun, but away from it. Mount it with the hole toward the sun and the white screen away from it. and look towards it from the front of your scope.

Aniruddha M.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great accessory

The sun's image is projected onto the back circular part. Just move your scope until you see the Sun's image inside the white spot area.

james m.

2013-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good, simple design

There's only one job for the Televue Sol-Searcher and that's to locate the sun quickly for solar telescope observing. It's easy to use, and fits perfectly on my Televue Pronto set up with Coronado filters for solar viewing.

Ben F.

2012-05-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

OUTSTANDING Solar Finder

Always had trouble locating the sun thru my finder scope (Baader filter used of course!!!). NOT any longer. Easy mounting & alignment. Outstanding piece of equipment at a very reasonable price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rich

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Sol searcher sun finder

By CLIFFORD B.

Fits perfectly into Televue ring mounts with just the two supplied bolts.

Where is the sun?

By Henry D.

This solar finder works great on my Skywatcher 120mm Pro ED telescope and the 500mm camera lens.

Just imagine safely and effortlessly locating the Sun with the Sol-Searcher Finderscope. This innovative device is designed with your safety in mind, allowing you to locate the Sun without directly looking through it, but rather at it. The Sol-Searcher's unique aperture functions as a "pinhole," projecting a clear image of the Sun onto a 1/4" translucent screen. This screen, viewable from either side, provides a safe and convenient way to align your telescope with the Sun.

The Sol-Searcher Finderscope is versatile and user-friendly, attaching seamlessly to the mount ring slot of every Tele Vue telescope, or to the rear cell slot in the Tele Vue Ranger. For those using non-Tele Vue telescopes, the Sol-Searcher can be mounted using #10-32 screws, or if necessary, attached with Velcro (not supplied).

Moreover, the Sol-Searcher Finderscope can be transformed into a quick-release accessory when mounted on QRD-1006 (Dovetail) used with QRB-1002 (Quick-release bracket). This feature adds to the convenience and ease of use, making the Sol-Searcher Finderscope a must-have for every astronomy enthusiast.

In summary, the Sol-Searcher Finderscope is not just a tool, but a gateway to exploring the celestial wonders with safety, ease, and precision.

Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Finderscope Features

  • Provides a safe way to view the sun.

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Key Features

  • Quickly locate celestial objects with the Tele Vue Sol-Searcher finderscope for easy telescope navigation.
  • Enjoy wide-field views and effortless target acquisition using this simple, yet effective finderscope.
  • The Sol-Searcher's user-friendly design makes it a great addition to any telescope setup for astronomy.
  • Easily align your telescope with the sun for safe solar observing using the Sol-Searcher finderscope.
  • Durable construction ensures the Tele Vue finderscope withstands the rigors of frequent use.
  • Enhance your stargazing experience with precise pointing, thanks to this reliable telescope accessory.