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Hi Riley,
The combination of a red dot finder (RDF) ,I recommend Vixen's, and something like a Telerad or Rigel quickfinder, is a very common 'mod' on a Dob/Newtonian.
Loads of people find the upside-down/reverse/twist with a half-summersault somewhat confusing (me included).
I use the telerad to get the general area and the RDF to pinpoint my target.
I barely use the finderscope anymore, and then usually just to check I've hit the right spot.
Most red dot finders will come supplied with a mounting shoe that fits directly into the finderscope barcket.
The Telerad comes with a base and sticky tape the you can mount anywhere on the OTA that you find comfortable.
Both still have to ne zero'd-in in the same way as a finderscope, but I find it much easier than with a lot of fiddly screws.
Peter
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