Astro Essentials 60mm Guidescope / Finderscope

Astro Essentials 60mm Guidescope / Finderscope – High-Performance Guiding Solution

Brief Overview

The Astro Essentials 60mm Guidescope / Finderscope is a high-quality, compact, and lightweight guiding solution ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and astrophotographers. Designed to work seamlessly with most short-to-medium focal length imaging systems, this guidescope ensures precise alignment and easy star guiding.

Key Features

• Wide Field of View (FOV)
• 60mm Aperture with Fast f/4 Focal-Ratio
• Fully Multicoated Anti-Reflection Optics
• 1.25" Push Fit & T2 Connections
• Smooth Helical Focuser for Fine Focusing
• Compression Ring Eyepiece Clamp
• 90mm Long, 34mm Dovetail for Synta/Sky-Watcher-Style Shoes & Clamps
• Adjustable Guide Rings with Nylon-Tipped Thumbscrews
• Dual Use as Guidescope or Finderscope
• Lens Caps Included
• Weight: Approximately 700g

Detailed Description

The Astro Essentials 60mm Guidescope / Finderscope is expertly crafted to enhance your stargazing and astrophotography experience. With a fast f/4 focal-ratio and wide field of view, this guidescope makes it effortless to locate and guide stars. The fully multicoated anti-reflection optics ensure maximum light transmission, providing clear and sharp images.

The guidescope features a versatile 1.25-inch eyepiece clamp and an integrated M42 / T thread, offering compatibility with almost all guide cameras. Whether you prefer to push-fit your guide camera or screw it in, this scope accommodates both methods.

The smooth helical focuser allows for precise fine focusing, while the sliding mechanism facilitates coarse focusing, giving you flexibility and control. Additionally, the compression ring eyepiece clamp secures your camera or eyepiece without marring the surface.

The included 3-point adjustment rings ensure accurate alignment with your imaging scope, coupled with a 34mm dovetail mounting bar that fits Synta/Sky-Watcher-style finder shoes or clamps. This makes it a perfect match for a variety of setups. Weighing around 700 grams, it is lightweight yet robust, ensuring ease of use and durability.

Benefits

• Ease of Use: Simple setup with versatile connections and a wide field of view for effortless star guiding.
• High Performance: Fast focal-ratio and fully multicoated optics deliver clear and detailed images.
• Versatility: Functions as both a guidescope and a high-quality finderscope, depending on your needs.
• Precision: Smooth helical focuser and adjustable guide rings provide precise alignment and focusing.

Specifications

• Aperture: 60mm
• Focal Ratio: f/4
• Optics: Fully multicoated anti-reflection
• Connections:
• 1.25" push fit
• T2 (M42) thread
• Focuser:
• Smooth helical for fine focusing
• Sliding mechanism for coarse focusing
• Eyepiece Clamp: Compression ring
• Mounting:
• 90mm long
• 34mm dovetail for Synta/Sky-Watcher-style finder shoes & clamps
• Guide Rings: Adjustable with nylon-tipped thumbscrews
• Weight: Approximately 700g

What's in the Box

• Astro Essentials 60mm Guidescope / Finderscope
• 3-Point Adjustment Rings with Nylon-Tipped Thumbscrews
• 34mm Dovetail Mounting Bar
• Lens Caps

Ready to enhance your stargazing and astrophotography experience? Get your Astro Essentials 60mm Guidescope / Finderscope today!