Celestron StarPointer Red-dot Finderscope
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Key Features
- Red-dot “point and look” finder for quick and easy target acquisition
- 1x magnification with ultra-wide viewing area for intuitive navigation
- Correct-image design matches the naked-eye view of the sky
- Adjustable LED red dot brightness for both daytime and nighttime use
- Compact and lightweight design suitable for telescopes, spotting scopes, and binoculars
- Multiple mounting brackets included for broad telescope compatibility
- Easy alignment controls for accurate pointing
- Powered by an included long-life CR2032 battery
Description
The Celestron StarPointer Red-dot Finderscope is a simple and effective aiming device that helps you quickly point your telescope toward celestial objects. Unlike traditional optical finderscopes, the StarPointer uses a bright LED red dot projected onto a transparent viewing window, allowing you to keep both eyes open while navigating the night sky.
Its correct-image, 1x viewing system makes star hopping easy and intuitive, especially for beginners. The adjustable brightness control ensures comfortable use under different lighting conditions, while the lightweight and compact design adds minimal weight to your telescope setup. Compatible with many telescopes and spotting scopes, the StarPointer is an excellent upgrade for faster and more convenient target acquisition.
How to Align the StarPointer Finderscope
The first time you use your finder, you need to align it. This one-time setup procedure should be done during the day. Take the telescope outside and find an easily recognizable object, such as a streetlight, car license plate, or tall tree. The object should be as far away as possible, but at least a quarter mile away. Move the telescope left and right or up and down so that it is roughly pointing at the object. Look through the telescope using your low power eyepiece and move the telescope until the object you chose lies in the center of the view. Once the object is centered in your eyepiece, turn on the red dot. With your head positioned about a foot behind the finder, look through the round lens of the finder and locate the red dot. Without moving the telescope, use the two adjustment knobs located on the side and underneath the finder. One controls the left-right motion of the dot. The other controls the up-down motion of the dot. Adjust both of these until the red dot appears over the same object you are observing in the eyepiece.
Your finder is now aligned and should not require realignment unless it is bumped or dropped. You can even take the finder off the telescope and reattach it while preserving alignment.
Celestron StarPointer Red-dot Finderscope Specifications:
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Diameter: | 23mm (.90") |
| Battery: | 1x CR2032 (included) |
| Mounting Brackets Included: | (1) Large Schmidt-Cassegrain (1) Small Schmidt-Cassegrain (1) Small Telescope with dovetail mount (attached to finder in package) (1) Small telescope with holes |
| Additional Accessories: | (1) Multi-tool (metal) |
| Dimensions: | 127mm x 31.75mm x 60.32mm (5.00" x 1.25" x 2.375") |
| Weight: | 6.4 oz (1.81 kg) |
Additional information
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer SKU | 51630 |
| Colour | Black |
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