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A main telescope at 100x shows about half a degree of sky. Finding anything with that alone is slow and frustrating, which is why every serious observing session starts at the finder. David Astro carries finder scopes in Canada — magnifying optical finders, right-angle designs and correct-image models — in Canadian inventory and shipped domestically.

The best finder depends on your telescope's geometry and whether you navigate by star hopping or by GoTo. Tell us both and we will recommend accordingly.

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Tele Vue Qwik-Point Basic Finder 1
$29.00 - $29.00
$29.00
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Tele Vue Qwik-Point Basic Finder

TV-QBT-1006

Aiming Method: Projected Red Dot Magnification: 1x (Unity) Field of View: Unlimited Illumination: Variable Brightness LED Power: Long-life Lithium...

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$29.00 - $29.00
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Tele Vue SCT bracket 1
$39.00 - $39.00
$39.00
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Tele Vue SCT bracket

TV-SAB-1001

Compatibility: Most Celestron and Meade SCTs (8" and larger) Material: Black Anodized Aluminum Mounting Pattern: Attaches to rear cell screw holes...

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Tele Vue Starbeam Bar for SCT Bracket 1
$36.00 - $36.00
$36.00
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Tele Vue Starbeam Bar for SCT Bracket

TV-SBB-1002

Attaches Starbeam finder to Tele Vue SCT Bracket (SAB-1001) Material: Black Anodized Aluminum Includes mounting hardware Designed for Schmidt-Cass...

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Tele Vue Starbeam- SCT Base 1
$468.00 - $468.00
$468.00
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$468.00

Tele Vue Starbeam- SCT Base

TV-SFC-2009

Compatibility: Most Celestron 8"-14" and Meade 8"-12" SCTs Material: Black Anodized Aluminum Mounting Type: Direct to SCT rear cell using existing...

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$468.00 - $468.00
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Tele Vue Starbeam- Tele Vue Quick Release base 1
$468.00 - $468.00
$468.00
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$468.00

Tele Vue Starbeam- Tele Vue Quick Release base

TV-SRT-2010

Projection: LED-illuminated "red star" at infinity Aperture: 39mm clear window Optical Element: 60mm Collimating Lens Viewing Angle: Straight-thro...

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Tele Vue TV-60 X-Y Mount kit SCT 2
Tele Vue TV-60 X-Y Mount kit SCT 1
$169.00 - $169.00
$169.00
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$169.00

Tele Vue TV-60 X-Y Mount kit SCT

TV-AAC-0002

Mechanism: Independent X-Y axis adjustment knobs Primary Payload: Tele Vue TV-60 Telescope Telescope Compatibility: Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (...

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$169.00 - $169.00
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Base élévatrice Telrad 2"

TEL-2102
20 en stock

Base de rehausseur de 2 "pour votre Telrad Reflex Sight.

$23.00 - $23.00
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Base élévatrice Telrad 4"

TEL-2104
17 en stock

Base de rehausseur de 4 "pour votre Telrad Reflex Sight.

$23.00 - $23.00
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Telrad Color Filter Kit for Bright White Telrad
Épuisé
$24.95 - $24.95
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Telrad Kit de filtres de couleur pour Telrad blanc (Bright White)

TEL-2015

Trois couleurs de réticule interchangeables : rouge, vert et bleu Pour le viseur reflex Telrad blanc (Bright White) Le clip s'installe sur le boît...

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Épuisé
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Bouclier de rosée de Telrad

TEL-2020
19 en stock

Un pare-buée pour votre Telrad Reflex Sight. Un accessoire indispensable pour les nuits humides !

$17.00 - $17.00
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Telrad Dew Shield Plus (avec miroir)

TEL-2025
3 en stock

Un pare-buée pour votre Telrad Reflex Sight. Un accessoire indispensable pour les nuits humides !

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Socle de montage Telrad (uniquement)

TEL-2001
20 en stock

Installez votre Telrad Reflex Sight sur un autre télescope avec cette base de montage.

$10.00 - $10.00
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$10.00
Telrad Pulser Kit
$29.95 - $29.95
$29.95
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Telrad Kit Pulser

TEL-2010
3 restant!

Fait clignoter le réticule du Telrad Installation simplifiée : un seul trou à percer et une seule connexion Sans dénudage de fils ni soudure Pour ...

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Telrad Reflex Sight avec base de montage

TEL-1001
18 en stock

Telrad Reflex Sight avec base de montage

$53.95 - $53.95
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Telrad Reflex Sight w/ Mounting Base and Pulse Button
Épuisé
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Telrad Viseur reflex avec embase de fixation et Pulse Button

TEL-1001-3

Le viseur reflex Telrad classique doté du nouveau Pulse Button Pulse Button sur câble de 23" : le réticule s'éteint tant que vous appuyez Relâchez...

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Épuisé
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Telrad Reflex Sight avec base de montage et éclairage rouge/vert sélectionnable

TEL-1001-2
2 en stock

Telrad Reflex Sight avec base de montage et éclairage rouge/vert sélectionnable

$64.95 - $64.95
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Telrad Reflex Sight w/ Mounting Base, Selectable Red/Green Illumination and Pulse Button
Épuisé
$72.95 - $72.95
$72.95
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Telrad Viseur reflex avec embase de fixation, illumination rouge/vert commutable et Pulse Button

TEL-1001-7

Viseur reflex Telrad à réticule commutable rouge ou vert Pulse Button installé en usine Pulse Button sur câble de 23" : le réticule s'éteint tant ...

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$72.95 - $72.95
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Épuisé
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Wanderer Astro Mini Finderscope Dovetail Shoe for WandererBox

WA-DB-1
6 en stock

Directly Mounts to the WandererBox Chassis Accepts Standard Vixen/Synta-Style Finderscope Stalks Consolidates Pointing and Guiding Hardware Simpli...

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$85.00
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$85.00

William Optics Chercheur Point Rouge avec base Style Vixen

WO-M-RDF-P-VBII
7 en stock

Chercheur de point rouge pour une acquisition facile de la cible Comprend une base de montage de style Vixen pour une fixation polyvalent...

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$85.00 - $85.00
$85.00
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$76.00 - $76.00
$76.00
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$76.00

William Optics Série V- Support de Montage pour Chercheur

WO-M-FB50-B
1 en stock

Intégrez-le de manière transparente à votre équipement d'astrophotographie existant. Assure une fixation stable de votre télescope à votre mon...

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$76.00 - $76.00
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William Optics Série V- Support de Montage pour RedCat - Base Noire

WO-M-FB50-RC-BB

Intégrez-le de manière transparente à votre équipement d'astrophotographie existant. Assure une fixation stable de votre télescope à votre mont...

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$80.00 - $80.00
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William Optics Série V - Base de Montage

WO-BAFM-ST001II
4 en stock

Travailler avec des barres à queue d'aronde de style Vixen Fabriqué avec des matériaux durables Description La base de mont...

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$22.00 - $22.00
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$18.00

ZWO Griffe de chercheur

ZWO-FS-II
6 en stock

Fixe les chercheurs et lunettes guides de type Vixen Montage direct sur les ZWO ASIAIR Pro et Plus Deux vis de fixation M4 x 8 mm incluses Constru...

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$18.00 - $18.00
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$18.00

Finder Types and Their Trade-offs

Every finder is a compromise between field of view, magnification, image orientation and how comfortable it is to look through when the telescope points overhead.

  • Straight-through finders: Simple and light, showing an inverted image. Awkward to use when the telescope points near zenith, which is where the best targets are.
  • Right-angle finders: A diagonal makes overhead viewing comfortable. Standard versions mirror-reverse the image, which complicates chart comparison.
  • Correct-image finders: Present a right-way-up, right-way-round view matching printed charts, which makes star hopping considerably easier for beginners.
  • Aperture and true field: A 50 mm finder shows fainter stars than a 30 mm and helps enormously under light-polluted skies where fewer guide stars are visible.
  • Reflex sights: No magnification, projecting a red dot or circles onto the sky. Excellent for initial acquisition, and often paired with a magnifying finder.
  • Brackets and bases: Mounting standards vary between manufacturers, and the bracket must match both the finder and the telescope's shoe.

Why Choose David Astro for Finder Scopes

The finder is the part of a telescope beginners struggle with most, and a good one removes most of that struggle.

  • Bracket compatibility confirmed: Finder shoes are not standardized. We check that the finder, bracket and telescope shoe all match before shipping.
  • Two-stage acquisition recommended: For most telescopes we suggest a reflex sight for rough aiming plus a magnifying finder for the final step, which is faster than either alone.
  • Sized for your sky: Under city skies a larger finder aperture matters, because a 30 mm finder may show no stars at all to hop between.
  • Authorized dealer: Genuine products with manufacturer warranty, in Canadian stock.
  • Ships from Canada: No duties or brokerage fees for Canadian orders.

Finder Scopes in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a finder if I have GoTo?
Yes, for the alignment procedure itself, which requires centring stars accurately. A finder also lets you verify the mount actually pointed where it claimed.
Right-angle or straight-through?
Right-angle for comfort, especially with a refractor or Cassegrain pointed high. Straight-through is more intuitive to aim but becomes physically awkward near zenith.
Is a correct-image finder worth it?
For star hopping with printed or app-based charts, considerably. Mentally reversing a mirrored view while navigating in the dark is a real barrier for many new observers.
Will a finder from another brand fit my telescope?
Only if the bracket matches your telescope's shoe. Tell us both and we will confirm, or supply an adapter base where one exists.

Struggling to find targets?

Tell us your telescope and your sky and we will recommend a finder setup. Canadian stock, no surprise duties.