{"product_id":"svbony-sv182-6x30-right-angle-correct-image-finder-scope-with-bracket","title":"SVBONY SV182 6x30 Right-Angle Correct-Image Finder Scope with Bracket","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm Aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.5° Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90° Right-Angle, Correct-Image View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSVBONY SV182 6x30 Right-Angle Correct-Image Finder Scope with Bracket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY SV182 6x30 Right-Angle Correct-Image Finder Scope combines a comfortable 90° viewing angle with an intuitive, correctly oriented image to simplify object location. Its 30mm achromatic objective gathers significantly more light than the naked eye, revealing faint guide stars within its wide 7.5° field of view. The optical system delivers 6x magnification with a 5mm exit pupil and 15mm of eye relief, ensuring you can comfortably frame your target before switching to the main eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e90° Correct-Image View for Comfortable Aiming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage of the SV182 is its ergonomic and intuitive design. The 90° viewing angle eliminates neck strain, especially when your telescope is pointed near the zenith, allowing you to observe from a comfortable side-on position. Unlike standard finders that show a reversed or inverted image, the SV182 provides a correct, upright view that matches what you see with your naked eye or binoculars, making star-hopping from charts a direct, one-to-one process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6x30 Optics and a 7.5° Field of View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 30mm aperture and 6x magnification, this finder strikes a balance between light-gathering power and a wide field of view. The fully multi-coated (FMC), 2-element achromatic objective lens maximizes contrast and brightness, making it easier to spot faint guide stars. The expansive 7.5° field of view is wide enough to encompass large asterisms like the handle of the Big Dipper or the belt of Orion, giving you the context needed to navigate the sky efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring-Loaded X-Y Alignment System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligning the SV182 with your main telescope is straightforward thanks to its spring-loaded X-Y adjustment system. This design holds the finder securely while allowing for fine, precise adjustments to center the single crosshair reticle on your alignment star. The finder also features an adjustable objective focus, ensuring you can achieve a sharp image of both the stars and the reticle simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSV182 Right-Angle vs. Straight-Through Finders: A Question of Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a traditional straight-through finder offers a direct line of sight that some observers find intuitive, it often forces you into awkward positions, particularly with Dobsonian or Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. The SV182's right-angle design prioritizes comfort during long sessions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-Through Finder Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"point-and-look\" action can feel more natural for quickly locating bright objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSVBONY SV182 Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 90° angle is vastly more comfortable when viewing objects high overhead, and the correct-image orientation eliminates the mental gymnastics required to translate star charts to a mirrored or upside-down view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is a \"correct-image\" finder like the SVBONY SV182 and why is it useful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecorrect-image\u003c\/strong\u003e finder shows you the sky exactly as it appears with your naked eye—up is up, and left is left. This is incredibly useful for star-hopping because the patterns you see on your star chart directly match the view in the finder, making it much easier to navigate from star to star without confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I align the SVBONY SV182 finder scope with my main telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, point your main telescope at a distant, stationary terrestrial object during the day (like a treetop or telephone pole). Center it in a low-power eyepiece. Then, look through the SV182 and use its \u003cstrong\u003espring-loaded X-Y adjustment screws\u003c\/strong\u003e to move the crosshairs until they are centered on the exact same object. Finalize the alignment at night on a bright star like Polaris or Vega.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 30mm aperture of the SV182 enough for finding deep-sky objects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for most targets. A 30mm aperture gathers about 50 times more light than the human eye, revealing many stars invisible to the naked eye. This is sufficient for identifying the key guide stars needed to locate bright to moderately faint deep-sky objects like those in the Messier catalog from a reasonably dark site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the SVBONY SV182's 7.5° field of view help when star-hopping to the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7.5° field of view is wide enough to contain the pointer stars in Cassiopeia or Andromeda that lead to M31. For example, you can fit both Mirach (Beta Andromedae) and Mu Andromedae in the same field, making it simple to \"hop\" from one to the next and then to the galaxy itself, which will appear as a faint smudge in the finder from a dark sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the SVBONY SV182 a good choice for my 8\" Dobsonian telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. An 8\" Dobsonian's tube is often pointed at high angles, which makes looking through a straight-through finder very uncomfortable. The \u003cstrong\u003e90° viewing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e of the SV182 allows you to stand or sit comfortably beside the telescope, making it an excellent ergonomic upgrade for this type of instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the reticle on the SVBONY SV182 illuminated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the SVBONY SV182 features a non-illuminated single crosshair reticle. Under dark skies, the crosshairs are typically visible as dark lines against the skyglow or background stars. This design avoids the need for batteries and prevents a reticle that is too bright from obscuring faint stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSVBONY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Lens Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApparent Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrect-image\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Degree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObjective Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAchromatic 2-Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExit Pupil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReticle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle crosshair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIlluminated Reticle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable Objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring-loaded X-Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295g \/ 0.651lb \/ 10.41oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSVBONY Warranty Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861285073181,"sku":"SV-W9141D","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-SV182-6x30-Right-Angle-Correct-Image-Finder-Scope-with-Bracket-1_a7a127c6-74e3-4e48-bebf-9978f1bcedb8.jpg?v=1788883416","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/svbony-sv182-6x30-right-angle-correct-image-finder-scope-with-bracket","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}