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?! New Finder for Meade, ETX ?!

Started by WPANICMAN, 01/20/2003 06:52AM
Posted 01/20/2003 06:52AM Opening Post
I have a Meade ETX-90, and I found it quite awkward to use the finder near the zenith. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on how I can get a straight-through finder onto my meade telescope and be able to see stars near the zenith? I do not like the Idea of a right-angle finder due to the image flipping. I do not want to drill any holes in my scope either. Has anyone had any success with clamps from a hardware store, or an adapter that will substitute meades finders and be able to maneuver around high in the sky? Any suggestions would help, thanks ... HADEN
Posted 01/20/2003 06:14PM #1
You might want to try out Weasner's ETX site.

http://www.weasner.com/etx/menu.html

It has evertything you could ever want to know about modifying the ETX.
Posted 01/20/2003 08:43PM #2
Meade makes a straight through, erect image finder specifically for the for the ETX telescopes. I have one that I use as a golf spotting scope.

The right angle finder is supposed to be easier to use in most viewing situations given the way the finder is mounted.
Posted 01/20/2003 10:18PM #3
I use a Rigel Quikfinder on my ETX, works great!