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Started by betio43, 10/17/2021 09:34AM
Posted 10/17/2021 09:34AM Opening Post
I am finding that my neck problem is making it almost next to impossible for me to use a view finder.  i almost have to sit on the ground tro be able to look through one.  I have an optical one on my Meade and a red dot on my AstroScan 9new version). I need something with a right angle viewer I suspect.  Any suggestions?
Posted 10/17/2021 11:30PM #1
Originally Posted by George Behary
I am finding that my neck problem is making it almost next to impossible for me to use a view finder.  i almost have to sit on the ground tro be able to look through one.  I have an optical one on my Meade and a red dot on my AstroScan 9new version). I need something with a right angle viewer I suspect.  Any suggestions?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003096332210.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.724f1770v7IrZC&lgo_pvid=9eecc242-6968-4c29-8e3c-e447f3434ff5&lgo_exp_id=9eecc242-6968-4c29-8e3c-e447f3434ff5-13&dp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000024058968167%22%7D
OR:
https://astromaniaoptics.com/products/astromania-9x50-angled-finder-scope-black-you-will-no-longer-need-to-strain-your-neck-at-difficult-angles
Posted 10/18/2021 01:36AM #2
Have you ever ordered.from alexipress?  I have not.
Posted 10/18/2021 02:19AM #3
Originally Posted by George Behary
Have you ever ordered.from alexipress?  I have not.
I've ordered svbony products via amazon and they ship out of China just like aliexpress. If you're hesitant about ordering from aliexpress and I wouldn't be because I'd contact my credit card company and dispute a charge if there happened to be a problem, I'd order from amazon instead although it might cost more:
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Finderscope-Right-Angle-Correct-Image-Astronomy/dp/B09BQCVXKV/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=svbony+finder+scope&qid=1634497873&sr=8-13
Aliexpress sells the finderscope in question from the svbony store. The latter is a legit seller so I doubt you'll have a problem and I've bought svbony eyepieces and CCD filters from them via amazon without encountering difficulties. 
Posted 10/18/2021 04:29AM #4
Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman

I've ordered svbony products via amazon and they ship out of China just like aliexpress. If you're hesitant about ordering from aliexpress and I wouldn't be because I'd contact my credit card company and dispute a charge if there happened to be a problem, I'd order from amazon instead although it might cost more:
https://www.amazon.com/SVBONY-Finderscope-Right-Angle-Correct-Image-Astronomy/dp/B09BQCVXKV/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=svbony+finder+scope&qid=1634497873&sr=8-13
Aliexpress sells the finderscope in question from the svbony store. The latter is a legit seller so I doubt you'll have a problem and I've bought svbony eyepieces and CCD filters from them via amazon without encountering difficulties. 
I found one on Ebay cheap enough.  Hopefully I didn’t make another “telescope” mistake!

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