{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-ag10-angled-finder-50mm-wide-field","title":"Orion Optics UK AG10 Angled Finder 50mm Wide Field","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm Aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-Degree Angled Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Coated Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Crosshairs for Centering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDovetail Quick-Release Mounting System\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\u003eOrion Optics UK AG10 Angled Finder 50mm Wide Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK AG10 Angled Finder uses its 50mm aperture to gather enough light to reveal faint guide stars and deep-sky objects for easy manual navigation. The 90-degree angled body provides a comfortable viewing position, eliminating the neck strain associated with straight-through finders when observing targets near the zenith.\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\u003e50mm Aperture and 90-Degree Viewing Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 50mm objective lens, this finder acts as a small refractor, revealing stars and faint fuzzies well beyond the limit of the naked eye. This aperture is a perfect middle ground, providing significant light-gathering power without adding excessive weight. The 90-degree viewing angle is a critical ergonomic upgrade, allowing you to comfortably look down into the eyepiece, which is especially beneficial when your main telescope is pointed at a high altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical system features fully coated lenses to maximize light transmission and contrast, ensuring the view is as bright as possible. Integrated crosshairs provide a precise reference point, allowing you to place your target directly in the center of the field before moving to the main telescope's 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\u003eAngled vs. Straight-Through: Ergonomics for Star-Hopping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile GoTo systems automate finding, many observers still prefer the hands-on satisfaction of star-hopping. For this, a high-quality finder is essential. Orion Optics UK offers this angled model as an alternative to the straight-through versions fitted as standard on their telescopes. The primary advantage is comfort; there is no need to crouch in awkward positions to see through the finder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finder attaches via a dovetail shoe, enabling quick removal for transport and secure, repeatable alignment when reattached. Full spring-loaded adjustment screws allow for precise alignment with your main telescope's optical axis, ensuring that what's centered in the finder's crosshairs is also centered in your eyepiece.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eWhy choose the Orion Optics UK 50mm Angled Finder over a straight-through model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary reason is \u003cstrong\u003eergonomics\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 90-degree viewing angle of the AG10 Angled Finder prevents neck and back strain, especially when your telescope is aimed at or near the zenith. While a straight-through finder provides a more intuitive view, the angled design offers superior comfort during long observing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat objects can I find with the AG10 50mm Angled Finder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50mm aperture is capable of showing you all Messier objects under reasonably dark skies, along with brighter NGC objects. It's ideal for locating guide stars for imaging and easily hopping between targets like the globular clusters M13 and M92 in Hercules or tracing the star patterns of constellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the AG10 50mm Angled Finder help when observing objects like the Cygnus Loop near the zenith with a Newtonian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect scenario for an angled finder. With a Newtonian pointed at the zenith, the eyepiece is already in a low, horizontal position. A straight-through finder would be near the ground, forcing you to kneel or lie down. The AG10's 90-degree eyepiece remains at a comfortable height, allowing you to easily locate and center the target without physical strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Orion Optics UK AG10 Angled Finder have crosshairs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AG10 Angled Finder includes visible crosshairs in the eyepiece. These are essential for accurately centering an object in the finder's field of view to ensure it will also be visible in the main telescope's eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 50mm aperture of the AG10 finder sufficient for locating faint fuzzies like the galaxy M81 in Ursa Major?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Under typical suburban or dark skies, the 50mm aperture will clearly show the core of Bode's Galaxy (M81) and its companion, the Cigar Galaxy (M82), as distinct smudges of light. This makes it an effective tool for locating such deep-sky targets before examining them at high power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the AG10 Angled Finder attach to the telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finder is mounted in a bracket that terminates in a dovetail bar. This bar slides into a corresponding dovetail shoe (base) on the telescope. This system allows for quick and easy attachment and removal of the finder without losing alignment.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAG10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngled Finder Scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReticle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosshairs\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\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eAngled finder 50mm wide field\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/orion-optics-uk-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrion Optics UK 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Optics UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52942360379677,"sku":"OOUK-AG10-ANGLED-FINDER-50MM-WIDE","price":175.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Angled-finder-50mm-wide-field-1_bb7241b0-a740-4ff1-8010-b3c24bef303c.jpg?v=1789606657","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/orion-optics-uk-ag10-angled-finder-50mm-wide-field","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}