{"product_id":"tele-vue-starbeam-tele-vue-quick-release-base","title":"Tele Vue Starbeam- Tele Vue Quick Release base","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjection: LED-illuminated \"red star\" at infinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAperture: 39mm clear window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical Element: 60mm Collimating Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing Angle: Straight-through or 90-degree via flip mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Tele Vue Quick Release Base (QRB-1002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: CR2032 lithium battery (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 12 oz (340g)\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\u003eManuals\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\u003eFinally, a Finder That Feels Like Pointing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTele Vue Starbeam with Tele Vue Quick Release base\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unity-power reflex sight designed to solve the single biggest frustration in amateur astronomy: aiming the telescope. Instead of magnifying a small patch of sky, the Starbeam projects an adjustable \"red star\" onto a clear glass window, allowing you to see the entire sky with both eyes open while positioning the dot precisely on your target. This system bridges the gap between the natural feeling of pointing at an object and the mechanical reality of slewing a telescope, making star-hopping intuitive and immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor observers who find traditional finderscopes cumbersome or confusing, the Starbeam offers a direct, one-to-one aiming experience. It excels at rapid acquisition of bright objects and provides a crucial framework for navigating star fields. By eliminating magnification, it removes the mental translation required to match a magnified, often inverted, finder view with the naked-eye sky. You simply place the red star where you want the telescope to look, and it's there.\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 Parallax-Free Red Star Projection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Starbeam is a large 60mm collimating lens that projects the LED-illuminated reticle to infinity. This is not a simple laser pointer dot. The optical system ensures the projected red star has no parallax, meaning its position against the background stars does not shift as you move your head. This optical precision is what separates the Starbeam from basic red-dot finders; your eye can be off-center, and the aim point remains true, eliminating a critical source of aiming error.\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 Large, Unobstructed Viewing Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starbeam's 39mm clear aperture glass window acts as an optical combiner, reflecting the red star into your eye while allowing the light from the night sky to pass through undisturbed. This large, open view allows you to keep both eyes open, preserving your situational awareness of constellations and bright guide stars. The result is a more natural and less fatiguing aiming process, as you are not squinting through a narrow tube but rather looking through a transparent frame at the sky itself.\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\u003eVersatile Flip-Mirror for Comfortable Viewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signature feature of the Starbeam is its integrated flip mirror. For targets high overhead, you can flip the mirror into the light path to view the projected star from a comfortable 90-degree angle, just like a star diagonal. When aiming closer to the horizon, flip the mirror down for a straight-through view. This versatility means you can always find a comfortable head position, a small but significant detail that makes long observing sessions more pleasant, especially with refractors or SCTs.\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\u003eAdjustable Brightness for Any Target\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED illuminator's brightness is fully adjustable, a crucial feature for maintaining night vision. When aiming at faint deep-sky objects, you can dim the red star until it is just barely visible, preventing it from overwhelming the delicate view of a dim galaxy or nebula. For daytime solar viewing (with a proper main scope filter) or bright planetary alignment, you can increase the brightness for easy visibility against a bright sky. This control ensures the finder is perfectly matched to your target and observing conditions.\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 Tele Vue Quick Release Base for Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of the Starbeam includes the Tele Vue Quick Release Base (QRB-1002), a robust dovetail system that ensures your finder returns to alignment every time you reattach it. The base bolts securely to your telescope, and the finder's bracket slides into place with a firm locking knob. This is a significant workflow improvement, allowing you to remove the Starbeam for transport or storage and re-mount it in seconds without needing to perform a full realignment.\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\u003ePractical Use and Honest Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine you're hunting for M81 and M82 in Ursa Major. With both eyes open, you look through the Starbeam's window and see the entire Big Dipper. You place the red star on the pointer star Dubhe, then move it along the diagonal line towards Phecda, extending that line an equal distance until you land in the correct patch of sky. Your main eyepiece now shows the tell-tale glow of the galaxy pair, acquired in under a minute without ever consulting a chart at the scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starbeam's primary limitation, however, is its dependence on naked-eye stars. In heavily light-polluted skies or on moonless nights in star-poor regions, finding the guideposts for your hop can be difficult. For hunting extremely faint objects that require identifying dim guide stars, a traditional magnifying finderscope remains a better tool. The Starbeam is an aiming device, not a light-gathering one.\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 hold alignment if I take it off the telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the included Tele Vue Quick Release Base (QRB-1002) is a dovetail system designed for repeatability. Once you align the Starbeam, you can remove it and re-attach it without a significant loss of alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Starbeam finder good for light-polluted skies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starbeam relies on your ability to see naked-eye stars to aim. In heavily light-polluted areas where only the brightest stars are visible, it can be challenging to use for star-hopping to faint targets. It works best for aiming at bright, easy-to-find objects like planets, the Moon, and bright star clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow is the Starbeam different from a cheaper red-dot finder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starbeam uses a high-quality collimating lens to project its \"star\" to infinity. This eliminates parallax error, meaning the dot doesn't shift relative to the stars if you move your head. Cheaper finders often suffer from parallax, which can lead to aiming inaccuracies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Starbeam for daytime solar observing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The adjustable brightness can be turned up high enough to be visible in daylight. When used on a telescope with a safe, full-aperture solar filter, the Starbeam is an excellent tool for aiming at the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of battery does the Starbeam use and how long does it last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starbeam uses a single, commonly available CR2032 lithium battery. Battery life is very long, typically lasting for many months or even years of regular use, especially if you remember to turn it off after each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the flip mirror dim the view of the red star?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flip mirror is highly reflective and causes no noticeable dimming of the projected star. It is designed to provide a comfortable viewing angle without compromising the finder's performance.\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 SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRT-2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnity Power Reflex Sight (1x)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED source, reticle, 60mm collimating lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Window Aperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProjected Reticle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Red Star\" (point source with diffraction spikes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallax-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight-through or 90-degree (via flip mirror)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIlluminator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable brightness red LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR2032 Lithium Battery (1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue Quick Release Base (QRB-1002) included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 oz (340g)\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\"\u003eTele Vue Starbeam Finder\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\"\u003eTele Vue Quick Release Base (QRB-1002)\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\"\u003eCR2032 Battery\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\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":51223882531101,"sku":"TV-SRT-2010","price":655.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_Starbeam_Quick_Release_Base_1.jpg?v=1777515030","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/tele-vue-starbeam-tele-vue-quick-release-base","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}