Telrad - projection finder with base
Since many years, the telrad has been indispensable for searching. Many star adorers swear on this component part and use it in place of optical finders or complementing to an optial finder.
The Telrad is a very innovative finder. One is able to see all stars with the very eye and can´t loose track.
It can be used for almost all astronomical telescopes which have a lense tube with a minimum of 30 cm lenght.
Buildup of the Telrad
The Telrad consists of two parts, the finder and the base. The finder is held on the base with two knurled screws.
The finder itself is made of synthetics, so it´s very light. The batteries for the illumination are placed in the front part of the finder.
With this version of the Telrad, you can switch the crosshairs on and off as you wish. Simply hold down thebutton to switch the crosshairs off, and release the button to display them again.The button is located at the end of a 0.5-metre-long cable. A adhesive strap strap and an adhesive pad are included in the pack so that you can attach the button to a suitable location; alternatively, it can be left to hang freely.
Our expert comment:
More than just a projection finderscope: did you know that you can also use a Telrad or Radiant to align an EQ mount? See our expert tip in the magazine article The Telrad Trick
