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TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base

TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base

Item#: TELR001

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  • Enables easy, accurate star-hopping
  • Projects red circles for clear reference
  • Amazingly easy to use
  • Compatible with most telescopes
  • Measures 8L x 1.75W inches
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Description

Don't hunt stars without it!


If you're searching for a TELRAD sight for your telescope, it must be because you either had one before or tried one at a local star party. If you just tried one, you probably said to yourself, "I've just got to get one of these."
This is what happened to us at Telescopes.com. We tried a telescope equipped with TELRAD's amazing instrument and said to ourselves, "Our customers really need this." Then we quickly installed TELRAD sights on our own scopes.


The TELRAD Reflex Sight is the best-selling non-magnifying star finder for celestial telescopes. Many astronomers simply will not own a telescope without one. Certainly any Dobsonian telescope owner should consider the TELRAD finder a "must-have" accessory, as it makes quick, easy work of locating and finding objects in the night sky.


How it works


The TELRAD projects three red rings spaced at 4 degrees, 2 degrees, and 1/2 degree in diameter. These rings are used to "starhop" to objects. If, for example, a galaxy is 10 degrees south of a star, you simply count two 4-degree jumps and one 2-degree jump, and you're there!


The TELRAD is a super-comfortable finder to use, because you don't need to look "into" it as you do a conventional finder. The projected, red circles are clearly visible if you're looking 2 inches behind the sight or 2 feet behind it. And because the sight doesn't magnify, you get the widest-possible field of view, making locating and centering alignment stars on GO-TO telescopes a breeze. Even better, your view is correctly oriented, so what you see will match what's shown on the star charts!


Easy Mounting

Connecting the TELRAD to your telescope is very simple. The included base can be permanently mounted with screws or with the included double-sided tape. Either way, mounting is an easy task.
The 8x1.75-inch TELRAD reflex star finder sight uses two AA batteries for powering the illuminated rings. It's best used on large-aperture telescopes with bigger optical tubes. Small wonder the TELRAD reflex sight is a must-have for Dobsonian telescope and SCT owners.


CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

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Telrad Sight w/Base
What's Included:
Reflex sight, Mounting base
Shipping Restrictions:
Available for shipment to the USA and Canada only.
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Telrad

Telescope Accessories Series

Telrad Reflex Sight

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TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base
 
4.8

(based on 194 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (153)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (40)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (118)
  • Strong construction (63)
  • Widely compatible adapter (40)
  • Great optics (25)
  • Good padding (18)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (38)
  • Poor fit (3)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (145)
  • Astrophotography (17)
  • Bright conditions (15)
  • Terrestrial viewing (14)
  • Low visibility (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (113), Avid adventurer (32)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (37)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Greatest Accessory Money Can Buy!!

This Telrad makes alignments the easiest part of using your telescope. With on the fly 2second adjustments you are ready to align all night.

The base is removable and takes only seconds ...Read complete review

This Telrad makes alignments the easiest part of using your telescope. With on the fly 2second adjustments you are ready to align all night.

The base is removable and takes only seconds to install/unistall.

The Best Sight tool I have ever used. Also Great Price.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

BIG VIEW BIGGER PROFILE

Great optical field but too big for a reflector telescope.

Great optical field but too big for a reflector telescope.

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Reviewed by 194 customers

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Jan

2

2012

 
5.0

Great Addition

By Stargazer

from P.G. Va.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy

    Comments about TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base:

    Great addition to my scope!

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    1

    2012

     
    5.0

    still the best

    By gkolen

    from Beverly Hills, FL

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Widely Compatible Adapter

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy

    Comments about TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base:

    Not a new product but still works the best of all finder scopes I have used through the years.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    23

    2011

     
    5.0

    One of the best Finders on the Market

    By Astroblaster

    from Hartford, CT

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Optics
    • Strong Construction
    • Widely Compatible Adapter

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy
      • Astrophotography

      Comments about TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base:

      Locating DSOs is difficult at times - this makes it easy in any conditions.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Dec

      20

      2011

       
      5.0

      Nice addition to my 12 inch Zhumell dob

      By bk

      from Aliquippa pa.

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base:

        Double face tape made set up a breeze. locate objects quick.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivered on time and boxed very good.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Dec

        13

        2011

         
        4.0

        Easy to use

        By hold the mayo

        from illinois

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight with Mounting Base:

            Very easy to use once you get use to it.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Customer Q & A

            Q1: What is the distance between the mounting holes in the base?

            A: The mounting holes in the Telrad's base are 4.5 inches apart.

            Q2: What is the best way to mount this finder to a new Celestron C8-S telescope OTA? Do I need to use tape, or does it attach with screws to existing holes? Can I keep the existing optical finder on the scope?

            A: The Telrad Reflex Sight comes with mounting tape on its base. It also attaches with screws. There are holes drilled 4.5 inches apart in the base.

            Q3: How long does Telrad Reflex Sight continuously run until the batteries run out?

            A: The Telrad has an on/off switch on the side of the unit so it will not run continuously. 

            Q4: Are their adjustment screws to align the sight on an object you wish to view through your telescope?

            A: Yes, there are adjustment screws to align the TELRAD Reflex Sight with your optical tube.

            Q5: Does this work on reflector or refractor telescopes?

            A: TELRAD Telescope Reflex Sight will work with Reflector, Refractor or Catadioptric telescopes.

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