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Joseph Babendreier said:

I am beginning to wonder if people actually use a finder scope on a 10" dob. I have one on mine (home made).

But I noticed, when asking about the eyepieces, that some responded by saying they use a low power EP to find objects.

Any opinions on this?

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Joe

I don't know of anyone who doesn't use a finder scope on any size dob, whether it be a reflex finder or a powered finder. A lot of folks prefer to use both. A reflex finder gets you close, then a powered finder gets you closer. I prefer a Telrad myself, but there are others.

Using a low-power eyepiece in the focuser rather than a finder to find objects would be very difficult. Basically, you use your finder scope to get you as close as possible to your target, then use a low power eyepiece to center the object in the focuser, then change eyepieces to add whatever magnifcation that you want.

Hope this is helpful Joseph.

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