R/A Finderscope on a Budget

[BilliGoatsGruff (Billi)]

Is it possible to get a right-angle finderscope under $70 or would I be better saving a bit and getting something a bit more pricey? I already have a red dot finder, but have a hard time lining it up properly. What would give the best "bang for your buck"?

[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

Before spending extra $, try sighting objects during the day with some distant object (mountain, tower etc) and perhaps doing some adjustments to better align the dot finder with the telescope.
Also, use your lowest power eyepiece when initially finding objects. I am not sure what eyepieces that you have, but the higher number (For example 20mm or 25mm) gives the lowest power.

[BilliGoatsGruff (Billi)]

Originally Posted by Tropo-Bob

Before spending extra $, try sighting objects during the day with some distant object (mountain, tower etc) and perhaps doing some adjustments to better align the dot finder with the telescope.
Also, use your lowest power eyepiece when initially finding objects. I am not sure what eyepieces that you have, but the higher number (For example 20mm or 25mm) gives the lowest power.

I have a 32mm that I always go to first for finding objects. I never thought about taking it out during the day to line up the red dot, good idea when I get new batteries I'll give it a shot.

[The Mekon (John Briggs)]

Originally Posted by BilliGoatsGruff

hard time lining it up properly. What "bang for your buck"?

the cheapest way to go is with half a binocular. You can buy a pair of 7x50 on ebay for $20, then split them and use the dioptre half as a finder. Mount on some wooden rings and you are in business.