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Finders
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We now offer two new
zero power red-dot finders. Locating objects using a standard magnifying
finder telescope presents an awkward challenge, particularly for novices.
Even experienced users have found that these zero-power sights enable a
ridiculously simple method of quickly and accurately pointing your telescope.
These finders superimpose a small red dot (focused at infinity) on the night
sky, showing you exactly where your telescope is pointed. Our Sky Surfers
™ incorporate a number of unique features
which set them apart from other red-dot finders.
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Sky Surfer III
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Sky Surfer V
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Sky Surfer III
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It seems everyone offers some type of
low-cost red dot finder these days. The relatively low cost and
intuitive ease of locating objects make these finders the perfect
companion to telescopes, large and small. Baader Planetarium has
taken this basic concept another step forward. Finding objects in dim
star fields or light polluted skies is now easier than ever. The Sky
Surfer III offers several advantages over the typical low-cost red dot
finders. The extra-large 30mm optical aperture, and improved optical
quality delivers a much larger undistorted view and razor-sharp red dot.
Unlike many red-dot finders, the Sky Surfer III incorporates optimized
anti-reflective lens coatings which deliver proper locator dot brightness
with virtually no image dimming. One other new feature you will really
come to appreciate is the extra-long lens housing, which acts as a shield to
effectively prevent dewing.
Mounting and adjustment of the Sky Surfer
is simple. Elevation and Azimuth adjustment is accomplished by turning
the two knurled adjustment knobs. The red locator dot intensity is
adjusted by a knurled adjusting knob. Attachment to your telescope is
also straightforward, with all necessary parts included. Simply attach
a base to your telescope, slip on the finder, and tighten the two dovetail
clamp screws. Three bases are included (see the Sky Surfer V image
below). The short base works best for large tubes. It includes
two mounting slots (for screw mounting) and may also be attached with double
sided foam tape (supplied). The taller base fits smaller diameter
tubes (as well as large tubes using the included spacer plate) and the
slotted holes accommodate the factory hole pattern of popular SCTs.
The third base fits the Vixen finder dovetail standard used on many import
refractors. Each Sky Surfer includes a replaceable 3V lithium battery
for extra long life.
"Just to let you know, the order arrived on Saturday. Thanks so much
for the quick service! Had a chance to test out the Sky Surfer a bit; no
question, it totally outclasses the Tele Vue QuikPoint that was mounted on
my grab-and-go scope. It's simply much easier to use in every respect. It
mounted onto the base for the QuikPoint w/o a problem. I will definitely
recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive RDF." Jack Beuthin
"I got the sky surfer Thursday. Wow! Thanks for the fast shipment. I
have tried many units currently on the market, and this looks to be the best
designed red dot finder I have seen so far." John Miele
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Sky Surfer V
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The Sky Surfer V is Baader Planetarium's
premium red dot finder. Made of black anodized aluminum, the Sky
Surfer V is an elegant match for any telescope. Its large large clear
aperture makes finding objects easy (outside diameter of the SSV is 45mm).
As with it's smaller brother, the Sky Surfer V avoids the dew problems of
other finders, thanks to it's integral (and removable) dewshields. The
new optimized visual coatings result in virtually transparent views of the
sky (unlike many other red-dot finders).
Mounting and adjustment of the Sky Surfer
V is simple. Elevation and Azimuth adjustment is accomplished by turning
the two enclosed adjustment knobs. The red locator dot intensity is
adjusted by an 11 position adjusting knob. Attachment to your telescope is
also straightforward, with all necessary parts included. Simply attach
a base to your telescope, slip on the finder, and tighten the two dovetail
clamp screws. Three bases are included. The short base
works best for large tubes. It includes two mounting slots (for screw
mounting) and may also be attached with double sided foam tape (supplied).
The taller base fits smaller diameter tubes (as well as large tubes using
the included spacer plate) and the slotted holes accommodate the
factory hole pattern of popular SCTs. The third base fits the Vixen
finder dovetail standard used on many import refractors. Each Sky Surfer includes a
replaceable 3V lithium battery for extra long life.
NEW:
Each Sky Surfer V now includes Baader's new machined
aluminum quick release dovetail system, consisting of an aluminum dovetail
riser (mounts to the finder) and dovetail block that mounts to your scope.
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Last Update
06/10/06
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