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Finder scopes, what do you use?
Hi,
A bit of a beginner question here as to what finder scopes people use. I'm using the straight through 6x30 that came with my Skywatcher 127mm Mak Cas.
All I can say is thank God I've got a pair of 10x50 Binos.
It really helps me locating objects and then putting the finder on it; however I'm really struggling with the upside down image in the finder when it comes to star hopping.
I'm tempted to part with more cash for a 'correct image' finder. I'd prefer to see the same image as the binos so that I can star hop more easily.
Is this just a learning curve issue or do others simply go with a 'correct image' option?
The 2 things that put me off getting a new finder are the following: Firstly I've spent a lot of money lately on the scope, and then on eyepieces, barlows and books etc, and I'm feeling guilty with what seems a new purchase every week! (My fiancee' would kill me if she knew!)
Secondly I like to use both eyes with the finder so that I know the star in the finder is the star I'm looking at with my naked eye. This won't be possible with a diagnoal on the finder.
Is it possible to remove the diagonal and use it as a straight through when required?
What do you do?
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