Difference between revisions of "Telescope Solar Finder"
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Revision as of 22:55, 15 July 2017
This is a sun finder I designed for my telescope. I use a Telrad finder scope which has a base that mounts permenatly to the telescope. I designed this finder to fit the Telrad base plate. This was some work leading up to the 2017 solar eclipse.
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Usage is straightforward: align the finder until the target is covered by the shadow from the front side. Align the white dot to the center of the target and Bob's your uncle.
Safety
Reminder: never point your telescope at the sun without a sun filter over it. You can permenantly blind yourself if you don't use a proper sun filter. Also, the heat from sun's light can damage your telescope without a sun filter filter. Don't forget to remove or cover any other finder scopes.
Vector File
Vector file and directions are posted on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2435397
