stupid finder tricksPosted By Charlie Nitka |
Here are a few tips to get your finder lined up.
Sounds like your finder is loose in the mounting bracket. Make some "dimples" with a drill bit in the dovetail base where the mounting screws touch. This makes the mounting position consistent every time you re-attach it. Take your time and use a center punch before drilling to get them centered just right. Don't drill through, rather just deep enough to make a shallow hole.
Center the finder in the bracket with the front set of 3 screws. Make all your alignment adjustments with the rear set of 3 only. Leave the front ones alone.
Rotate the finder so the cross hairs follow the DEC axis... center a star and make sure it follows the cross hair when you tilt the scope up and down.
Good Luck
Charlie
Sounds like your finder is loose in the mounting bracket. Make some "dimples" with a drill bit in the dovetail base where the mounting screws touch. This makes the mounting position consistent every time you re-attach it. Take your time and use a center punch before drilling to get them centered just right. Don't drill through, rather just deep enough to make a shallow hole.
Center the finder in the bracket with the front set of 3 screws. Make all your alignment adjustments with the rear set of 3 only. Leave the front ones alone.
Rotate the finder so the cross hairs follow the DEC axis... center a star and make sure it follows the cross hair when you tilt the scope up and down.
Good Luck
Charlie
