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Tele Vue
Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Finderscope #SSF-1006 optic
Projects a safe solar image onto a translucent screen for quick telescope alignment
- Safe solar viewing via pinhole projection onto translucent screen
- Viewable from either side for convenient telescope alignment
- Fits Tele Vue mount-ring and Ranger rear-cell slots directly
- Mounts to other scopes with #10-32 screws or Velcro
- Quick-release ready with QRD-1006 dovetail and QRB-1002 bracket
Solar finderscope for safe alignment
The Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Finderscope provides a safe way to view the sun while aligning a telescope. It uses a pinhole aperture to project a solar image onto a translucent screen visible from either side. This design lets you locate the sun without looking directly at it. The unit is intended for astronomy enthusiasts who need a dedicated solar alignment tool.
Mounts to Tele Vue rings or #10-32 screws
Installation is straightforward on Tele Vue telescopes because the finderscope slides into the mount ring slot or the Ranger rear cell slot. For other telescopes, you can secure it with #10-32 screws or use Velcro as an alternative. Adding the QRD-1006 dovetail and QRB-1002 bracket converts the finder to a quick-release accessory.
Check telescope mounting options first
Before ordering, confirm that your telescope has a compatible Tele Vue mount ring slot or a Ranger rear cell slot for direct attachment. If it does not, verify that you can drill and tap holes for #10-32 screws or that a Velcro mounting surface is available. The quick-release function requires the separate dovetail and bracket parts. Ensure your observing needs are limited to solar alignment with this pinhole projection method.
Highlights
- Safe solar viewing via pinhole projection onto translucent screen
- Viewable from either side for convenient telescope alignment
- Fits Tele Vue mount-ring and Ranger rear-cell slots directly
- Mounts to other scopes with #10-32 screws or Velcro
- Quick-release ready with QRD-1006 dovetail and QRB-1002 bracket
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the Sol-Searcher is projecting a usable solar image after mounting it?
Point the telescope toward the Sun; a bright, round disc should appear on the 1/4" translucent screen, visible from either side, confirming correct alignment.
What comes with the Sol-Searcher and which mounting hardware must I source separately?
The finderscope itself is supplied; #10-32 screws for non-Tele Vue scopes and Velcro are not included, while Tele Vue telescopes use the existing mount-ring or rear-cell slot.
Which Tele Vue quick-release components let me make the Sol-Searcher a quick-release accessory?
Combine the QRD-1006 dovetail with the QRB-1002 quick-release bracket to add quick-release capability to the Sol-Searcher.
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