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TEC FINDERSCOPE BRACKET
The TEC Finderscope Bracket is designed
to hold a traditional 50mm optical finder or
a Red Dot sight.
This new design requires only 2 thumb
screws for alignment. It looks and works in
WARNING:
IF THE SCREWS ARE TOO LONG,
THEY WILL CONTACT THE
DRAW TUBE AND DAMAGE ITS
ANODIZED SURFACE !
Shown in the above picture is the
Astro-Physics Finder bracket with find-
er. This combination is less expensive
and does not require an insert installa-
tion.
The Red Dot sights could also be
installed. This installation requires
fewer parts: only a Finder Base and a
Finder Arm with knob (Price - $84)
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a much more elegant way. The Finderscope Bracket contains the fol-
lowing parts: Finder Base (1), that attaches to the focuser with two
8-32 screws; Holding Knob (2), tightening this knob will hold the
Finder Arm (3) with Finder Holder (4) to the Finder Base. The
Finder (9) is spring-loaded with spring and screw covered by Spring
Cover (6).The Finder holder has two 10-32 set screws (8) on the
objective side and two 10-32 Alignment Thumb Screws (5). A special insert (7) must be installed in the find-
er’s body. TEC performs this installation for free in any brands. Please note that finder’diameter should not be
larger than 2”. When attaching the find-
er base to the focuser housing make
sure to use screws of the proper length.
Finder base