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Old 06-08-2011, 07:49 PM
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Finder Guide Scope

A Ponders/JJJ conversion.
Using a Phillips SPC900 and a GSO 8x50 right angle finder scope we've made a nice little guide scope to use with my new scope.
We unscrewed the right angle part, and half a roll of plumbers tape later, we achieved a snug fit. I'll be reinforcing the join with some gaff tape later. Not very elegant I know, maybe I'll buy a tube of Tarzans Grip instead and make the join permanent.
We made use of the finder scopes eye piece (the one with the cross hairs) By screwing it into my diagonal, I now have the perfect tool for aligning my optics.
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