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Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 50mm-60mm Sleeve
Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 50mm-60mm Sleeve
Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 50mm-60mm Sleeve

Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 50mm-60mm Sleeve

by Starlight Instruments
SKU SI-FSB-5060
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
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  • Securely holds finderscopes and guide scopes from 50mm to 60mm in diameter
  • Precision adjustment screws for accurate, stable alignment
  • Designed for direct mounting to Starlight Instruments focusers
  • All-metal construction eliminates flexure common in stock brackets
  • Non-marring design protects your finder scope's finish
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  • Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket w/ 50mm-60mm Sleeve

    The Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket provides a rigid, flexure-free platform for securely mounting and precisely aligning any finderscope with a body diameter between 50mm and 60mm. Machined to the same exacting standards as their Feather Touch focusers, this bracket eliminates the instability and alignment drift that plagues standard-issue finder mounts, ensuring your pointing accuracy remains locked in all night.

    Precision Alignment for 50mm to 60mm Finderscopes

    This bracket's primary function is to hold your finder or small guide scope in perfect alignment with your main telescope, and its design achieves this without compromise. The 50mm-60mm sleeve accommodates a wide range of popular optical finders and compact autoguiders. Unlike basic brackets that use simple thumbscrews which can mar your equipment's finish and shift under load, this system provides a secure hold and fine-tuned control.

    • Non-Marring Hold: The adjustment screws are designed to grip the finder tube securely without scratching or denting the finish, preserving the value and appearance of your optical equipment.
    • Stable Adjustments: Once you've aligned your finder, the robust mechanical design ensures it stays there. This is critical for GoTo accuracy and for maintaining a well-calibrated guide scope during an imaging session.

    Rock-Solid Mounting for Starlight Instruments Focusers

    Engineered as a native accessory for the Starlight Instruments ecosystem, this bracket is the ideal solution for adding a finder to a telescope equipped with a Feather Touch focuser. Larger Starlight Instruments focusers, such as the 2.5", 3.0", and 3.5" models, include threaded mounting holes specifically for this purpose.

    This direct-mount system creates a single, rigid unit with the focuser, eliminating a common source of flexure found when brackets are attached to the main optical tube with less stable hardware. The result is a pointing and guiding system you can trust, built with the all-metal, USA-made integrity Starlight Instruments is known for.

  • How do I install the Starlight Instruments Finder Scope Bracket?

    This bracket is designed to mount directly to the pre-drilled and threaded holes found on the body of larger Starlight Instruments Feather Touch focusers (typically 2.5" and larger models). Installation usually involves just two screws to attach the bracket's base securely to the focuser housing.

    Will this Starlight Instruments bracket fit my 60mm guide scope for imaging the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?

    Yes, absolutely. The sleeve is designed to hold instruments with body diameters from 50mm to 60mm, making it a perfect fit for most 50mm and 60mm guide scopes. Its rigid, no-flex design is essential for autoguiding, where even minuscule shifts can ruin long exposures of targets like M31.

    What makes the Starlight Instruments bracket better than a standard finder bracket?

    The key differences are build quality and stability. Stock brackets are often made of cast metal or plastic, which can flex or slip, causing your finder to lose alignment. The Starlight Instruments bracket is machined from solid metal for maximum rigidity and features a more precise adjustment mechanism that holds its position reliably.

    I have a William Optics telescope with a Starlight Instruments focuser upgrade. Is this the right bracket?

    Yes, if your Starlight Instruments focuser has the threaded mounting points on its housing, this bracket is the correct and intended accessory. It creates a seamless, integrated system specifically designed for telescopes that have been upgraded with Feather Touch focusers.

    What kind of adjustment mechanism does the Starlight Instruments 50mm-60mm bracket use?

    High-end brackets like this typically use a three-point or six-point adjustment system with non-marring, nylon-tipped screws. This allows for very fine, intuitive push-pull adjustments to precisely align the finder's crosshairs with the view in the main telescope's eyepiece.

    Can I mount this bracket directly to my telescope tube if I don't have a Starlight Instruments focuser?

    This bracket is specifically designed for the mounting pattern on Starlight Instruments focusers. While it could potentially be adapted to a different telescope tube or mounting plate, it would require custom drilling and tapping of holes, which should only be undertaken by experienced users.

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