is there a smaller version of the telrad

[TJD (Trevor)]

hi all i was just wondering if there was a smaller lighter version of the telrad or something like it(the original wont fit on my scope)

[Blue Skies (Jacquie)]

Yes, it called a Rigel Quickfinder. Stands upright rather than lying down, but still has the same bullseye. Don't know who is selling them now, but you could do a search with the name.

[Robert9 (Robert)]

Hi Trevor,
Yes, there are a couple of other varieties which a shorter. Check out the York and Bintel on-line sites.
It wasn't until I saw your post that I thought to check the size of the Telrad. I was considering getting one.
An internet search gave the Telrad’s weight at 11 ounces (about 300 grams) including the base.
The dimensions of the Telrad are:
Length 21.3 cm
Width: 4.7 cm
Height: 12.7cm (on Base)
The body of the Nexstar 6SE between the end rings (20.3cm) is 1 cm too short. Damn!
Robert

[Shaun]

While we are on the subject of finders, do any of the above named use a right angle sight as i find my normal finder a pain and i need somthing lite

[Robert9 (Robert)]

Originally Posted by Shaun

While we are on the subject of finders, do any of the above named use a right angle sight as i find my normal finder a pain and i need somthing lite

I believe there is an attachment for the Telrad which flips into place. In the mean time, try a dental mirror attached to the back of your red-dot finder. You can pick one up from your local pharmacy for a few dollars. Alternatively, get hold of a small mirror from a powder puff compact or lipstick holder (ask your wife/girlfriend/? ) and using a spring slip and a little engineering skill, make an attachment to your finder.
Robert

[Chillie (Henry)]

Originally Posted by TJD

hi all i was just wondering if there was a smaller lighter version of the telrad or something like it(the original wont fit on my scope)

I'm glad you asked the question Trevor. It saved me having to ask it.

I was looking at this site and thought that's not going to fit on my 12" FlexTube Dob.

http://www.backyard-astro.com/equipm...ad/telrad.html

[mozzie (Peter)]

i have the telrad on my lx90 in my pod bought another base and put it on my 8" sw coll dob i modified a little moved the finder scope around more and put the telrad closer to the foceser great to sight out of ive also taken primary mirror out and added counter weights to the base i use 2"eyepieces
mozzie

[TJD (Trevor)]

Originally Posted by Chillie

I'm glad you asked the question Trevor. It saved me having to ask it.

I was looking at this site and thought that's not going to fit on my 12" FlexTube Dob.

http://www.backyard-astro.com/equipm...ad/telrad.html

come to think of it it wont fit on my 12"flexy tube dob so you answered my other question

[Chillie (Henry)]

Originally Posted by TJD

come to think of it it wont fit on my 12"flexy tube dob so you answered my other question

What question was that Trevor?

[TJD (Trevor)]

Originally Posted by Chillie

What question was that Trevor?

ITS NOT WRITEN DOWN BUT IWAS WONDERING IF IT WOULD FIT MY DOB AS WELL