The Telrad red dot finder isn’t just any finder: it’s a classic that experienced amateur astronomers have relied on for decades. Instead of peering through a small finder scope, you look with both eyes open along an illuminated red projection pattern of concentric circles. This allows you to navigate the night sky intuitively, without magnification and without hassle. Stars that are barely visible to the naked eye become findable with the Telrad thanks to the 0.5°, 2°, and 4° circles, exactly what you need to use star charts or Telrad charts.
The finder comes with a sturdy plastic base plate that you can mount on almost any telescope tube with a circumference of 30 cm or more. The Telrad is lightweight, runs on two AA batteries, and has continuously adjustable brightness. No magnification means no image inversion: what you see matches the sky. This makes it perfect for visual observers who want to learn to navigate between the stars themselves.
Those who know the “Telrad trick” also know that you can roughly align an alt-az mount to a star with this finder, ideal for a quick session.
Specifications
General
- Type: Finder
- Design: Red dot / projection finder
- Weight: approx. 200 grams
- Power: 2x AA batteries (not included)
- Mounting: with self-adhesive or screwable base
- Compatibility: tube diameter from ± 100 mm (30 cm circumference)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.