Explore Scientific 8x50mm Straight Through Illuminated Finder Scope with Bracket and Battery Life Illuminator II
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Explore Scientific Straight Through 8x50mm Illuminated Finder Scope w/ Bracket & New Long Battery Life Illuminator II - VFEI0850-01
Presenting the Explore Scientific 8x50mm Straight Through Illuminated Finder Scope with Bracket and Battery Life Illuminator II.
With a wide 6° field of view, this finder allows precise focus of both the main objective and the eyepiece illuminated reticle.
Featuring the New long battery life Illuminator II, the roof prism ensures right-side-up, left-to-right correct images, providing a more intuitive viewing experience.
The illuminated reticle, designed for accurate object centering, includes scale markings for 1.5°, 3°, and 4.5°, with a 55° apparent field and 16mm long eye-relief eyepiece for a bright 7mm exit pupil.
All optics are EMD Coated for maximum contrast.
The continuously variable deep red illumination enhances visibility and is widely praised by users as the best viewfinder/finderscope for telescopes.
The illuminator operates on two AAA batteries (not included).
Compatible with both the New Hybrid Finder Scope base and the Explore Scientific original finder bases, offering versatility in mounting options.
Features:
- 8x Magnification: With 8x magnification, the Explore Scientific 8x50mm Straight Through Illuminated Finder Scope delivers a balanced blend of image clarity and field of view for precise astronomical observations.
- 50mm Objective Lens: Featuring a 50mm objective lens, this finder scope ensures effective light-gathering, enhancing image brightness and visibility during celestial observations.
- Wide Field of View: The finder scope provides a wide 6° field of view, offering a comprehensive observational perspective for detailed sky exploration.
- Precision Focus: Allows precise focusing of both the main objective and the eyepiece illuminated reticle, facilitating accurate object centering during observations.
- Battery Life Illuminator II: Equipped with the NEW long battery life Illuminator II, ensuring extended operational time and minimizing the need for frequent battery changes.
- Right-Side-Up, Left-to-Right Correct Images: The precision-polished roof prism produces right-side-up and left-to-right correct images, enhancing the intuitive viewing experience.
- Open Center Illuminated Reticle: Designed with an open center, the illuminated reticle avoids obstructing the centered object with crosshairs. Scale markings provide reference points for 1.5°, 3°, and 4.5°.
- Bright 7mm Exit Pupil: The eyepiece produces a bright 7mm exit pupil, enabling the observation of faint galaxies, comets, and nebulae with enhanced clarity.
- EMD Coated Optics: All optics are EMD Coated, guaranteeing maximum contrast for clear and detailed observations.
- Continuously Variable Deep Red Illumination: The continuously variable deep red illumination of the reticle allows users to adjust brightness according to their preference.
- Best-in-Class Finder/Finderscope: Highly praised by customers as the best viewfinder/finderscope for telescopes, offering exceptional performance and ease of use.
- Long Battery Life Illuminator: Powered by two AAA batteries (not included), the long battery life illuminator ensures extended usage without frequent battery changes.
- Versatile Mounting Compatibility: Compatible with both the NEW Hybrid Finder Scope base and the Explore Scientific original finder bases (standard or T-shaped), providing flexibility in mounting options.
Explore Scientific 8x50mm Straight Through Illuminated Finder Scope with Bracket Highlights Video:
Specifications:
| Item Number | VFEI0850–01 |
| Reticle | Standard Crosshair |
| Weight | 15.9 Oz |
| Size | 216mm x 57mm x 62mm |
| Warranty | Limited 1 Year |