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Finder Scopes & Illuminators
Explore Scientific 8x50 Right Angle Erect Image Illuminated Finder Scope - VFEI0850-RA
SKU: EXS-VFEI0850-RA
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 8X
- Reticle Type: Polar Alignment Crosshair
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$319.99
Explore Scientific 8x50 Straight-Through Correct Image Finder Scope - VFEI0850-01
SKU: EXS-VFEI0850-01
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 8X
- Reticle Type: Illuminated Single Open Circle Cross-Hair
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$249.99
Lumicon 50 mm Super Finder System - LS1010
SKU: LUM-LS1010
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 8X
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
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$328.00
Celestron Star Pointer Finderscope - 51630
SKU: CEL-51630
- Finder or Guidescope Type: Red Dot/Reflex Finders
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
- Reticle Type: Red Dot
$18.95
Celestron 9x50 Right Angle Illuminated Finder Scope - 93781
SKU: CEL-93781
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 9X
- Reticle Type: Illuminated Dual Cross-Hair
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$139.95
Baader Planetarium Sky Surfer III 30 mm Red Dot Finder - SSIII
SKU: BAD-SSIII
- Optical Aperture: 30 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
$48.00
Baader Planetarium Sky Surfer V with Quick Release Dovetail - Night & Day Design - SSV
SKU: BAD-SSV
- Optical Aperture: 30 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
- Reticle Type: Red Dot
$149.00
Baader Planetarium Vario Erect Image Finder Scope - VARIO
SKU: BAD-VARIO
- Optical Aperture: 61 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 10X
- Reticle Type: Dual Cross-Hair
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$359.00
Baader Vario Finder Scope with MQR-IV Quick Release Finder Bracket - VARIO-MQR
SKU: BAD-VARIO-MQR
- Optical Aperture: 61 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 10X
- Reticle Type: Dual Cross-Hair
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$427.00
Meade 8 x 50 Rear Focus Viewfinder Finderscope - Blue Tube - 07828
SKU: MEA-07828
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 8X
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
$81.95
Meade 8x50 Rear Focus Finderscope - White Tube - 07829
SKU: MEA-07829
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 8X
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
$81.95
Orion 9x50 Illuminated Finder Scope and Bracket - 07023
SKU: ORI-07023
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 9X
- Reticle Type: Illuminated Dual Cross-Hair
$79.99
Orion Black 9x50 Achromatic Finder with Bracket - 07200
SKU: ORI-07200
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 9X
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
$69.99
Orion 6x30 Right Angle Correct Image Finder Scope - 07211
SKU: ORI-07211
- Optical Aperture: 30 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 6X
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
$59.99
Orion 9x50 Right Angle Correct Image Finder Scope - 07212
SKU: ORI-07212
- Optical Aperture: 50 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 9X
- Reticle Type: Single Cross-Hair
$79.99
Rigel Systems QuikFinder Compact Reflex Sight - R-CRS
SKU: RGL-R-CRS
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
$52.00
$29.95
Stellarvue 10x60 Deluxe Finder Scope w/ Reticle Eyepiece - Black - F060M2
SKU: STV-F060M2
- Optical Aperture: 60 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 10X
$189.00
Stellarvue 10x60 Straight Through Finder Scope w/ Reticle Eyepiece - Black - F060M3
SKU: STV-F060M3
- Optical Aperture: 60 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 10X
$199.00
Stellarvue 80 mm Finder Scope with 23 mm Reticle Eyepiece - Black - F080M2
SKU: STV-F080M2
- Optical Aperture: 80 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: 13X
$249.00
$44.95
Orion EZ Finder II Reflex Sight Finder Scope - 07228
SKU: ORI-07228
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
- Finder Type: Straight-Through Reflex Sight
- Reticle Type: Illuminated Red Dot
$39.99
$24.00
Tele Vue Starbeam for Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes - SFC-2009
SKU: TLV-SFC-2009
- Optical Aperture: 39 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
$260.00
Tele Vue Starbeam with Quick Release Base for Tele Vue Telescopes - SRT-2010
SKU: TLV-SRT-2010
- Optical Aperture: 39 mm
- Finder or Guidescope Magnification: Zero
$274.95
The Best Finderscopes for Your Telescope
A finderscope is an essential tool when searching for a particular object in the night sky. By attaching one to your telescope and aligning it along the same line of sight, you can then easily slew and aim your scope at your desired target. Some finders can even be used as a handy portable telescope in a pinch!
Finders come in several different varieties, producing either an upside down and reversed image, mirror image, or correct image. They could also have crosshairs, a bulls-eye or a red dot to help you precisely center your target in the field of view. Which type you choose is largely a matter of personal preference.
Perhaps the most popular finder with amateur astronomers is the Telrad Reflex Sight Finder. Easily attached to almost any scope, the finder provides a non-magnified view of the sky overlaid with concentric circles of 0.5 degree, 2 degrees and 4 degrees. This bulls-eye makes it a cinch to accurately aim your scope and ensure your target appears within your eyepiece field of view.
Looking for something with a little more kick? Try the Apertura 10 x 50 Right Angle Finder Scope with Illuminated Reticle Eyepiece. Not only does it have a magnification of 10x and an aperture of 50mm, but it also features a five degree field of view and a removable 24mm eyepiece with crosshairs that can be illuminated.
Not sure where to start? Check out the Types of Finder Scopes for Astronomy. Alternatively, our team is always ready to help you find the best finder for your needs. Simply call (800) 266 9590 toll-free to speak to a non-commissioned expert.
