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Explore Scientific  |  SKU: VFEI0850-RA

Explore Scientific 8x50 Illuminated Right Angle Polar Finder Scope with Illuminator II

$299.99 $359.99

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Effortlessly Master the Night Sky’s Precision

 

Tired of struggling with polar alignment? Discover the Explore Scientific 8x50 Finder Scope, designed to give you accurate alignment without losing your night vision or battling complex setups.

 

Features

  • Corrected View for Accurate Polar Alignment: Enjoy a corrected, true-to-life view of the night sky with reference markings for both the northern and southern hemispheres, making celestial navigation seamless.
  • Variable Deep Red Illumination: Adjustable deep red light preserves your night vision while giving you complete control over brightness levels, ideal for extended observation sessions.
  • Expansive 7° Field of View: Cover more of the sky with a broad 7° field of view, helping you locate the celestial pole quickly and efficiently.
  • Precision Focusing: Achieve crystal-clear alignment with precision focusing for both the main objective lens and the reticle, ensuring maximum accuracy in your polar alignment.
  • Multi-Coated Optics: Experience bright, high-contrast images with multi-coated optics that enhance clarity, making every star and celestial object stand out.
  • Quick-Release Bracket: Effortlessly attach and remove the finder scope from your equatorial mount using the quick-release bracket—no tools needed, making setup and tear-down faster.
  • Extended Battery Life with Illuminator II: Powered by two AAA batteries, the Illuminator II offers extended battery life, ensuring uninterrupted alignment even during long stargazing sessions.

The Explore Scientific 8x50 Illuminated Polar Finder Scope is for you if...

  • You want pinpoint accuracy in polar alignment to improve your telescope's tracking, whether you're a casual stargazer or an advanced astronomer.
  • You struggle with maintaining night vision during alignment and need an adjustable, non-intrusive illumination that won't interfere with your stargazing.
  • You value simplicity and convenience, seeking a finder scope that offers easy installation with a quick-release bracket, so you spend more time observing and less time setting up.
  • You're serious about astrophotography, and require precise, reliable polar alignment to capture long-exposure images without star trails or distortions.
  • You need equipment that works in both hemispheres, with clear, corrected views and reference markings to guide your alignment, whether you're in the northern or southern sky.

If you’re serious about achieving flawless polar alignment for stargazing or astrophotography, the Explore Scientific 8x50 Illuminated Right Angle Polar Finder Scope with Illuminator II is the essential tool you’ve been looking for. With its 8x magnification and a wide 7° field of view, locating the celestial pole is fast and effortless, ensuring you spend less time adjusting and more time observing. This finder scope is designed to eliminate the frustration that often comes with polar alignment, offering precise, corrected views that work in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

The integrated Illuminator II sets this finder scope apart. Featuring a deep red LED light with adjustable brightness, you can customize the illumination to perfectly suit your environment without compromising your night vision. This means no more fumbling in the dark or over-bright lights disrupting your ability to observe faint celestial objects. Powered by just two AAA batteries, the Illuminator II provides extended battery life, ensuring that even during long stargazing sessions, your alignment remains perfectly visible.

Installing the finder scope is incredibly easy with the quick-release bracket. In just seconds, you can attach or detach the scope from your equatorial mount, without needing any tools. Whether you’re an advanced astronomer with a complex setup or a beginner looking for simplicity, the quick-release design streamlines your preparation, so you can focus on your observations. At just 1 lb in weight, this finder scope is lightweight and portable, ideal for both backyard setups and remote, dark-sky locations.

For astrophotographers, precision is everything. The Explore Scientific 8x50 Finder Scope’s multi-coated optics provide bright, clear images, making it easier to achieve pinpoint alignment. This results in sharper, more accurate long-exposure photographs with minimal star trailing or image drift. With its precision focusing capabilities on both the main objective lens and reticle, you can fine-tune every detail of your alignment, ensuring your telescope tracks celestial objects flawlessly.

In short, the Explore Scientific 8x50 Illuminated Right Angle Polar Finder Scope is more than just a convenient tool—it’s the key to unlocking perfect polar alignment. Whether you’re a novice stargazer or an experienced astrophotographer, this scope delivers the accuracy, ease of use, and reliability you need to elevate your celestial observations. Don’t let poor alignment ruin your next night under the stars—invest in a tool that ensures precision and enhances your entire stargazing experience.

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