{"product_id":"orion-optics-uk-ag8-angled-finder-50mm-wide-field","title":"Orion Optics UK Angled Finder 50mm Wide Field","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50mm Aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-Degree Angled Viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Multi-Coated Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated Crosshair Reticle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-Release Dovetail Shoe\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 Angled Finder 50mm Wide Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orion Optics UK Angled Finder 50mm Wide Field uses a 50mm objective lens to gather significantly more light than standard 30mm finders, making it capable of revealing faint galaxies and nebulae for precise targeting. Its 90-degree angled design eliminates neck strain when aiming near the zenith, providing a comfortable viewing position regardless of where your main telescope is pointed.\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: Locating Faint Targets with Coated Optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50mm aperture is the ideal balance for a finder, gathering enough light to show you the faint fuzzies you're hunting for, not just the bright guide stars. The fully coated optics maximize light transmission, delivering a bright, high-contrast view with visible crosshairs for perfect object centering. This allows you to confidently star-hop through sparse regions of the sky to locate challenging targets like the galaxies in the Virgo Cluster.\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\u003e90-Degree Viewing: Comfortable Aiming at the Zenith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor observers using Dobsonians or observing objects passing high overhead, a straight-through finder can be physically painful to use. This 90-degree angled model places the eyepiece in a natural, comfortable position, saving you from crouching or kneeling on the ground. The finder is mounted in a fixed dovetail shoe with sprung-loaded adjustment screws, ensuring alignment with your main telescope is maintained session after session, while allowing for fast removal for transport.\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 50mm Finder vs. Straight-Through 8x50: Comfort vs. Orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrion Optics UK offers both angled and straight-through 50mm finders, and the choice depends entirely on your observing style. The primary trade-off is between ergonomic comfort and image orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngled Finder (This Model):\u003c\/strong\u003e Its key advantage is comfort. The 90-degree viewing angle is a neck-saver, especially on Newtonian telescopes. However, like all finders using a prism, the image is corrected top-to-bottom but remains mirrored left-to-right, which can take some getting used to when comparing the view to a star chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-Through 8x50 Finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The competitor's advantage is its intuitive, correctly oriented image that is upright and not mirrored. This makes matching star patterns directly from a printed chart or app much simpler. The drawback is the often-awkward viewing position required when aiming at high-altitude targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eWhat is the main benefit of the Orion Optics UK 50mm Angled Finder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary benefit is \u003cstrong\u003eergonomic comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 90-degree viewing angle prevents neck and back strain, which is a common issue with straight-through finders, especially when observing objects near the zenith with a Dobsonian or Newtonian telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the 50mm Angled Finder to locate the Hercules Cluster (M13) with a 10\" f\/5 Newtonian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. The 50mm aperture is more than capable of resolving M13 as a distinct, fuzzy patch, making it easy to center in the crosshairs. When your 10\" Newtonian is pointed high in the summer sky towards Hercules, the angled design will allow you to comfortably use the finder without crouching in an awkward position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the image in the Orion Optics UK 50mm Angled Finder be upside-down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the image will be correctly oriented up-and-down. However, due to the right-angle prism, the image will be \u003cstrong\u003emirror-reversed left-to-right\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a standard characteristic of angled finderscopes and may require a short adjustment period if you are used to a straight-through view or binoculars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I align the 50mm Angled Finder with my main telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finder is held in a bracket with sprung-loaded adjustment screws. To align it, first center a distant, stationary object (like a treetop during the day or Polaris at night) in your main telescope's low-power eyepiece. Then, use the adjustment screws on the finder bracket to move the finder's crosshairs until they are centered on the very same object. Once aligned, the sturdy mounting should hold its position well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy choose this 50mm finder over a simple red-dot finder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red-dot finder only shows you where your telescope is pointing against the naked-eye sky. The \u003cstrong\u003eOrion Optics UK 50mm Angled Finder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small telescope in its own right. It magnifies the view and gathers light, allowing you to see stars and objects that are too faint for the naked eye, which is essential for accurate star-hopping in light-polluted skies or to faint deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the dovetail shoe on the 50mm Angled Finder fit other telescopes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finder includes a dovetail shoe base designed for Orion Optics UK telescopes. This style of base is very common in the industry (often called a Synta\/Vixen-style base) and will fit the finder brackets on many other brands of telescopes. However, it's always best to check the specific mounting hardware on your telescope tube.\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\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngled Finder with Crosshairs\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\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail Shoe with Sprung-Loaded Adjustment Screws\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\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":52942359593245,"sku":"OOUK-AG8-ANGLED-FINDER-50MM-WIDE","price":238.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/OrionOpticsUK-Angled-finder-50mm-wide-field-1_c91ade50-bf4c-4c25-b63d-96da710f3b2f.jpg?v=1789606593","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/orion-optics-uk-ag8-angled-finder-50mm-wide-field","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}