difference between star pointer and finderscope?

shoelevy · Post by **shoelevy** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 7:31 pm

hello...can anyone advice on the difference between a star pointer and a finderscope based on experience or knowledge????

ChaosKnight · Post by **ChaosKnight** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:41 pm

i do star hopping, so i guess the finderscope is the weapon of choice for me.

Post by **weixing** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:26 pm

Hi,
Star pointer will be quite useful in a very dark site under a very clear sky. It is also a useful tools for public or newbie to show them where you point your telescope at. Basically, you need to be very familiar to the sky if want to use it in Singapore.

Finderscope will be more useful in Singapore... we need the extra light gathering power to see dimer object.

Have a nice day.

Kamikazer · Post by **Kamikazer** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:26 pm

but the finderscope can show stars not visible to the naked eye under heavy light pollution...though the views are inverted...then again some star maps come inverted...

fizzy123 · Post by **fizzy123** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 7:24 pm

I think a star pointer is better, it gives a true zero power view of the night sky unlike the finderscope which view is inverted. But then again if u are out to hunt for dim DSO a finder is better it shows dimmer stars.

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Sun May 02, 2004 6:01 am

My finderscope is a straight-through viewfinder. 7x30 I think. It shows more stars than the naked eye can see, which is helpful for starhopping.

Chris