{"product_id":"celestron-starpointer-51630","title":"Celestron StarPointer (51630)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading h2 pdp-product-title\"\u003eCelestron StarPointer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron StarPointer Finderscope is the way to go if you want the easiest way possible to locate an object and center it in your eyepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA red dot finder, unlike an optical finder, has 1x magnification, displays a super wide field of view, and keeps the sky right side up and left-to-right correct, matching what you see with your unaided eyes. An LED creates a red dot, superimposed on a viewing screen, so you simply point the StarPointer to the area or object you wish to observe, look through your eyepiece, and if properly aligned, the area in and around place you pointed the red dot will be centered in the field of view.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like the idea of having some magnification, try installing both a red dot and optical finder on your telescope. Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD telescopes have multiple mounting bracket holes so you can get the best of both worlds. Just make sure to align both of them correctly, and you’ll get the best use out of each of your finders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Align the StarPointer Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first time you use your finder, you need to align it. This one-time setup procedure should be done during the day. Take the telescope outside and find an easily recognizable object, such as a streetlight, car license plate, or tall tree. The object should be as far away as possible, but at least a quarter mile away. Move the telescope left and right or up and down so that it is roughly pointing at the object. Look through the telescope using your low power eyepiece and move the telescope until the object you chose lies in the center of the view. Once the object is centered in your eyepiece, turn on the red dot. With your head positioned about a foot behind the finder, look through the round lens of the finder and locate the red dot. Without moving the telescope, use the two adjustment knobs located on the side and underneath the finder. One controls the left-right motion of the dot. The other controls the up-down motion of the dot. Adjust both of these until the red dot appears over the same object you are observing in the eyepiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour finder is now aligned and should not require realignment unless it is bumped or dropped. You can even take the finder off the telescope and reattach it while preserving alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe StarPointer Finderscope adds “point and look” functionality to any telescope!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis red dot finder keeps the sky right-side up, matching what you see with your unaided eyes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe adjustable red dot is bright enough to see day or night\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to just about any telescope thanks to the small footprint, even works great with astronomical binoculars and spotting scopes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes mounting base and a long-lasting CR2032 3V battery\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; text-align: left; width: 1200px; color: #333e48; font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-1\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLens Diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e23mm (.90\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBattery:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e1x CR2032 (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMounting Brackets Included:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e(1) Large Schmidt-Cassegrain\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e(1) Small Schmidt-Cassegrain\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e(1) Small Telescope with dovetail mount (attached to finder in package)\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e(1) Small telescope with holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdditional Accessories:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e(1) Multi-tool (metal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e8ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e127mm x 31.75mm x 60.32mm (5.00\" x 1.25\" x 2.375\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; border-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px; width: 300px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: inherit; padding: 13px; font-size: 14px; height: 43px;\"\u003e6.4 oz (1.81 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCelestron StarPointer\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMounting Bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCR2032 Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942530416935,"sku":"evx1787937054618","price":15.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9334\/7111\/files\/celestron-starpointer-51630_1.webp?v=1787937059","url":"https:\/\/www.morningwillow.shop\/products\/celestron-starpointer-51630","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}