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Old 05-05-2008, 10:37 AM
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I'm thinking about getting a Telrad Finder for my 120mm refractor. I have some questions:

1) Is the double-sided tape that comes with the telrad a good method for affixing to the scope?
For me, yes
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2) Where along the tube is the Telrad fixed?
I have a dob, so up the top of the tube
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3) Once aligned, is the alignment stable (ie doesn't usually need realignment)?
Pretty stable if not bumped. Very easy to tweak alignment though.
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4) Can I use the aligned Telrad to then align the finderscope? I have a
GoTo mount.
Not sure how you'd do this.
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5) Is the Telrad better than a Red Dot finder?
Don't know, but I like(d) the concentric circles. I used past tense because I doubt I'll need it again as I have an Argo Navis. Not sure why you'd need it with a goto? It's also not that useful in suburban skies IMO.

I might sell mine as I doubt I'll use it again.
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