Finders, Finders Everywhere

Washed-out Astronomer — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:58:25 +0000

Not so long ago, finders were little straight-through refractor telescopes and your only choice was the size. Today we have many more choices, and while personal preference is a major factor in picking a finder, not all finders work equally well when faced with light pollution. When dealing with significant light pollution, I've found that a green laser finder combined with a traditional finder-scope works best.

Let me explain why and share my thoughts on how the various types of finders work under washed-out skies....