The finder is easily focusable from the objective end by turning the objective assembly and locking focus using the focus lock ring just behind the dewshield. The dewshield, diagonal and eyepiece are black in all three models. The main tube of the finder has a glossy white finish (it is not silver as shown in the photo above). The finder comes with two protective end caps for the objective and the eyepiece. The diagonal and eyepiece are not removable, changeable or rotatable. The bracket has 2 nylon thumbscrews and one spring-loaded screw for quick and easy alignment of the finder with your telescope. The finder comes with a bracket and a universal Vixen/Orion/Synta/GSO type dovetail base (additional types of dovetail bases are also available). The field of view is a generous 5.4 degrees. It features a multi-coated 50mm achromatic objective, an Amici prism that provides a non-inverted, non-reversed correct-image, and single eyepiece cross-hairs that allow for precise centering of faint objects. So if you are looking to upgrade your stock finder, GSO's high quality 8x50 right angle finder may be just what you need. And, perhaps most importantly, your back and neck will thank you for using a "Right-Angle" finder and no longer subjecting them to various contortions at the telescope. "Correct Image" finders present a view that matches the orientation of the sky or the orientation of the stars in star charts. With a 50mm finder, you can hunt down fainter objects that you would not see in smaller 24mm or 30mm stock finders. But many astronomers prefer the use of larger, right-angle finders that offer many more advantages. Most telescopes come with a small, straight-through finder telescope. Great direct replacement for your Meade LightBridgeDob Finder! Just slip the finder with bracket into the dovetail base of your LightBridge.
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