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Originally Posted by Suzy
In fact, I'm off now to re-look at your finder scope thread which was so informative and interesting as I'm looking at getting a R/A correct view finder myself.
What did you end up getting and what do you think?
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Hi Suzy
In the end I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Celestron 6x30 finder that came with the scope! All my previous experiences with finders must have given me preconceived (sic?) ideas. I have an 80mm refractor lying around so I was all ready to make it the finder, but the 6x30 is good enough for now. I will upgrade down the path to a 50mm I think, but for now the 6x30 has proved me wrong!
Most of my previous observing experience was under dark skies (Wagga Wagga, Narrabri, etc...) so I was concerned that I would need a better finder under urban skyglow. However, I had never had a goto scope before! With a goto scope, the finder doesn't need to do quite the same amount of work. Each object is within a quarter of a FOV or better of the centre each time.
I must admit though... I do feel like I am cheating abit not having to get out the atlas for each new object...
Guess I am "old school"...