- ENHANCED ACCURACY - Achieve precise polar alignment with this finderscope, designed specifically for Celestron CGEM, Advanced VX, and CG-5 equatorial mounts, ensuring optimal tracking.
- SUPERIOR STABILITY - Minimize vibrations and maintain steady viewing during long exposures; this accessory integrates seamlessly with your Celestron mount for rock-solid performance.
- EASY SETUP - Quickly attach and align the finderscope to your Celestron equatorial mount; its user-friendly design ensures a hassle-free setup, so you can start observing sooner.
- IMPROVED PORTABILITY - Lightweight and compact, this finderscope adds minimal bulk to your setup, making it easy to transport your telescope and mount for stargazing on the go.
- OPTIMIZED ADJUSTABILITY - Fine-tune your polar alignment with ease; the finderscope allows for precise adjustments, ensuring accurate tracking of celestial objects for clear views.
Get some help polar aligning your Celestron CGEM, Advanced VX, or CG-5 mount with the addition of the Polar Finderscope. Install the finder into the polar finder port, located at the rear of the mount, and focus the eyepiece until the reticle is sharp. The reticle is etched with a few recognizable star patterns to help you align your telescope. If you are using your telescope in the Northern Hemisphere, you will recognize the Big Dipper asterism on the reticle, as well as the familiar “W” of Cassiopeia. Use the Big Dipper to guide you in the spring and summer months, and Cassiopeia during the fall and winter. The North Star, Polaris, is also designated on the reticle, as is the NCP, or North Celestial Pole. Once you choose which star pattern to use, align your telescope so that the stars line up with the positions shown on the reticle, then move the telescope’s azimuth and altitude adjustment controls to place Polaris right in the crosshairs. The Celestron Polar Axis Finder can also be used in the Southern Hemisphere. Four stars of the constellation Octans are etched in the reticle. Adjust your telescope until those stars line up as shown on the reticle.
