How do I install the ZWO Finder Shoe on my ASIAIR Plus?
Installation is straightforward. Simply align the two holes on the finder shoe with the corresponding threaded M4 mounting points on the side or back of your ASIAIR Plus. Use the two included M4 x 8 mm screws to securely fasten the shoe to the housing.
Can I mount the ZWO Finder Shoe directly to my telescope tube?
While designed for the ASIAIR, you may be able to mount it to a telescope tube or dovetail bar if you have correctly spaced M4 threaded holes. However, it is not a universal fit for all telescopes, which often use M5 or other screw sizes for finder brackets. Always check your telescope's screw pattern and size before attempting to install it.
Will a non-ZWO guide scope fit in the ZWO Finder Shoe?
Yes, if it has a standard finder foot. The ZWO Finder Shoe has a 33.3 mm opening with 60° sides, so guide scopes, finders and other accessories with a matching finder foot will fit.
What is the ZWO Finder Shoe made of?
The finder shoe is CNC machined from a single piece of lightweight aluminum for strength and durability. It is then anodized in ZWO's signature red to match their other accessories and cameras.
Are the mounting screws included with the ZWO Finder Shoe?
Yes, the package includes the two M4 x 8 mm screws required to attach the finder shoe to a ZWO ASIAIR Pro or ASIAIR Plus unit.
I need to attach my ZWO Mini Guide Scope to my William Optics refractor for guiding on the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Is this the right part?
This finder shoe is the correct part for mounting your ZWO Mini Guide Scope, but it is designed to attach to an ASIAIR, not directly to the refractor. To mount it on your William Optics telescope, you would need to attach this shoe to a universal dovetail bar or find a compatible mounting point on the telescope's tube rings that accepts M4 screws at the correct spacing.