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Originally Posted by MarkN
How many of you use Telrads, Rigels etc in preference to finder scopes on dobs? I'm nearly breaking my neck.
Mark.
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Hi Mark, congratulations on the new scope. What sort of focuser does it have?
My dob had a Telrad until recently, when I replaced it with a green laser pointer. Both are excellent. GLPs are cool, but Telrads are pretty good still and perhaps better for some objects. I also have a RACI (Right angle correct image) 8x50 finder, which I got a while ago with the intention of saving my neck. I think most scopes still need a finder, even if you have a Telrad or GLP. (The exception is my 80mm refractor, which some insensitve people would say IS a finder.) Next on the list is digital encoders so I can use my Argo Navis. Obviously I'm not one of those who loves the hunt. Life's short, Hobart's cold.
Anyway, good luck!
Brian.