Celestron StarPointer Finderscope

For astronomy enthusiasts and sharpshooters alike, the Celestron StarPointer Finderscope offers a seamless, user-friendly way to pinpoint and center your target with precision. This high-quality red dot finder, unlike traditional optical finders, boasts 1x magnification and a broad field of view, mirroring the natural orientation of your vision - right side up and left-to-right correct. The StarPointer Finderscope's innovative design features an LED that projects a red dot onto a viewing screen. This allows you to simply aim the StarPointer at your desired object or area, look through your eyepiece, and if properly aligned, your target will be perfectly centered in your field of view. For those who appreciate the benefits of magnification, the StarPointer Finderscope can be paired with an optical finder on your telescope. This is particularly convenient with Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes, which feature multiple mounting bracket holes, enabling you to optimize the use of both finders. Aligning the StarPointer Finderscope is a straightforward process. This one-time setup should be done during daylight hours. Begin by selecting a distant, easily identifiable object, such as a streetlight or tall tree. Position your telescope so it's approximately aimed at the object, then fine-tune the alignment using your low power eyepiece until the object is centered. Once centered, activate the red dot and adjust its position using the two knobs on the side and underneath the finder until the red dot overlays the object in your eyepiece. This durable, compact, and portable finderscope is designed to maintain its alignment even when detached and reattached to the telescope, unless it's bumped or dropped. The Celestron StarPointer Finderscope is a versatile tool, perfect for enhancing your stargazing or shooting accuracy.