Celestron StarPointer Pro Finderscope
Zero in on Distant Celestial Targets with this Advanced Finderscope!
The StarPointer Pro is designed to provide you with the best experience when locating celestial objects in the night sky. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned amateur astronomer, you'll appreciate StarPointer Pro's thoughtful design features.
This StarPointer Pro Finderscope from Celestron is a powerful accessory upgrade for your telescope. Attachment is simple and alignment only takes a few minutes. With a non-obstructing dual circle reticle LED that projects onto a specialized viewing lens, this finderscope provides a clear guide that makes it easy to accurately aim your telescope at any object across the night sky. Unlike a magnified finderscope, this advanced finderscope displays a correct-image view, matching what you see with your unaided eyes.
StarPointer Pro At a Glance
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Simplify Your Stargazing Adventures!
This StarPointer Pro Finderscope from Celestron makes it easy to locate objects and aim your telescope. Read on to learn how this powerful accessory can simplify your stargazing sessions and guide you through the cosmos!
Simple & Lasting Alignment
Aligning your finderscope on the first night out with your telescope is a simple one-time set up procedure. All you'll need to do is take your telescope outside and roughly aim it at an easily recognizable object, such as a streetlight, car license plate, or tall tree. Then, look through the telescope using your lowest power eyepiece and center the object you chose in the view. Once the object is centered in your eyepiece, turn on the finderscope and adjust the brightness until you can easily see the dual circle reticle. Without moving the telescope, use the two adjustment knobs to align the dual circle reticle with the same object you centered in the eyepiece. The knob on the left side adjusts the reticle left and right, and the bottom knob adjusts the reticle up and down.
Includes Multiple Mounting Brackets
This finderscope comes with four mounting brackets including (1) small Schmidt-Cassegrain bracket, (1) large Schmidt-Cassegrain bracket, (1) bracket for small telescopes with dovetails, and (1) bracket for small telescopes with screw holes. It also come with a convenient pocket sized metal multi-tool that allows you to easily install or remove the backets. These helpful components will allow you to use this finderscope with a wide range of telescope and optical equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I see the red dot when I turn on the finderscope?
The power knob on this finderscope features a variable brightness control. In order to for the reticle to be visible, you'll need to rotate the knob clockwise. If the reticle is still not visible, rotate the knob further to brighten the reticle.
What telescopes are compatible with this finderscope?
This finderscope comes with four mounting brackets that fit a wide range of telescopes and optical equipment. This includes (1) small Schmidt-Cassegrain bracket, (1) large Schmidt-Cassegrain bracket, (1) bracket for small telescopes with dovetails, and (1) bracket for small telescopes with screw holes.
How do I replace the battery?
This finderscope comes with a (1x) CR2032 3V battery. When it comes time to replace this battery, you can do so by (1) unmounting the finderscope, (2) removing the battery door located on the bottom side of the sight window, and (3) slot the new battery in place with the positive (+) terminal in contact with mental tab. After replacing the battery, check to make sure the reticle is visible then reattach the battery door.
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