{"product_id":"tele-vue-starbeam-sct-base","title":"Tele Vue Starbeam- SCT Base","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Most Celestron 8\"-14\" and Meade 8\"-12\" SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Black Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Type: Direct to SCT rear cell using existing holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinder Compatibility: Tele Vue Starbeam (all models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: No-drill, reversible\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\u003eDownloads\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\u003ePrecision Aiming Starts with a Solid SCT Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue Starbeam- SCT Base (SFC-2009) is a purpose-built mounting adapter designed to integrate the legendary Tele Vue Starbeam unit-power finder with your Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. This is not a universal adapter. It is an engineered component that provides a rigid, perfectly aligned foundation for your finder, ensuring your pointing accuracy is never compromised by flexure or slippage.\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\u003eNo-Drill Installation for Schmidt-Cassegrains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the SFC-2009 design is its precise mounting pattern. It is machined to use the existing screw holes found on the rear cell of most Celestron (8\" to 14\") and Meade (8\" to 12\") SCTs. This allows you to install the base in minutes without drilling new holes, preserving the integrity and resale value of your telescope while guaranteeing a secure fit.\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\u003eA Dedicated Platform for the Starbeam Finder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis base provides the specific mounting interface required by the Tele Vue Starbeam finder. The platform ensures that when you attach your Starbeam, it returns to the same position every time, minimizing the need for frequent realignment. This is critical for observers who transport their equipment and require a fast, dependable setup once they arrive at their observing site.\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\u003eRigid Aluminum Construction for Pointing Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finder is only as good as its mount. The Starbeam SCT Base is machined from solid, black-anodized aluminum, creating a completely inflexible link between your telescope and your finder. This rigidity means that once you align your Starbeam to your main optics, it stays aligned, even as the telescope slews across the sky and the load changes.\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\u003eIntegrated Flip-Mirror Functionality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor observers who demand more versatility, this base is also designed to work seamlessly with the Tele Vue Flip-Mirror system. When used together, you can mount the Starbeam directly to the top of the Flip-Mirror. This configuration keeps your finder aligned with your primary eyepiece or camera, providing a cohesive and powerful visual and imaging platform.\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\u003eThe Right Tool for a Specific Job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary trade-off for this base's perfect fit is its lack of universal compatibility. It is designed exclusively for the SCT bolt pattern and the Starbeam finder. Observers using refractors, Newtonians, or other finder brands will need a different solution. For the SCT owner who has invested in a Starbeam, however, this base is the correct and final answer to the mounting question.\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\u003eExperience with the Starbeam SCT Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine slewing your C11 to the Virgo Cluster. With the Starbeam's projected red dot floating among the stars, you place it directly on the core of M87. You look in the eyepiece, and the galaxy is centered. There is no second-guessing, no hunting, and no frustration from a finder that has shifted slightly, because the SFC-2009 base holds it in perfect sync with your main optics.\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\"\u003eWill the Starbeam SCT base fit my Celestron EdgeHD or Meade ACF?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this base uses the standard rear cell accessory mounting holes found on most Celestron SCTs from 8\" to 14\" (including EdgeHD models) and Meade SCTs from 8\" to 12\" (including ACF models).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I have to drill new holes in my telescope to install this base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Tele Vue SCT Base is specifically designed to attach using the existing factory-drilled holes on the telescope's rear cell, making for a simple, reversible installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this base with a finder other than the Tele Vue Starbeam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis base is not designed for universal compatibility. It features the specific mounting platform required by the Tele Vue Starbeam finder and is unlikely to fit finders from other manufacturers without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does this base attach to the Starbeam finder itself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starbeam finder has a mounting block on its underside that attaches directly to this SCT base with two screws, creating a secure, direct connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the mounting hardware included with the base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SFC-2009 base includes the necessary screws to mount it to the rear cell of your Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.\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\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFC-2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\", 9.25\", 11\", 14\" SCT and EdgeHD models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeade Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\", 10\", 12\" SCT and ACF models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinder Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue Starbeam (all models)\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\"\u003eStarbeam SCT Base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eMounting Screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1 Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_Starbeam_Pointer_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/tele-vue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223882596637,"sku":"TV-SFC-2009","price":468.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_Starbeam_SCT_Base_1.jpg?v=1777515030","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/tele-vue-starbeam-sct-base","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}