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Agena Synta / Vixen Style Dovetail Mounting Base / Shoe for Finders - M4 Screw for GSO Crayford Focuser # CFURB

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Brand Agena AstroProducts
Part Number CFURB
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Manufacturer Description

In many telescope rack-and-pinion (R&P) focusers, the base for your finder bracket is molded onto the focuser body. When you replace your existing focuser with a Crayford focuser, you will lose this base to mount your finder.  We sell an optional Synta/GSO-compatible dovetail base modified to fit GSO focusers so that you can attach your Synta/GSO-compatible finder brackets again. Thus, you will be able to mount your red dot, multi-reticle, or larger conventional finder on your telescope. Will work with most compatible bracket designs from Celestron, Orion, Synta, Vixen, etc.

This will work on most single or dual speed GSO refractor focusers. Installation on GSO Crayford focusers is very easy and one M4 screw is included to mount the base on the focuser. However, it will not work with William Optics focusers which use a larger M5 screw, or the GSO 112mm linear bearing focuser which does not have the 4mm set screw on the body. Also not meant for SCT telescopes which need a wider screw hole spacing.

Can also be used with many other telescope tubes. Drilled (but not threaded) to accommodate screws up to 4mm in diameter. Center-to-center screw hole spacing on your telescope must be 18.6mm (0.76") in order for this dovetail base to be compatible. Fits tubes 3.25" and larger in tube diameter (not telescope aperture), as well as flat surfaces.

Please see the photos above for detailed dimensions and to determine compatibility with your telescope or finder/finder bracket - we are unable to make specific recommendations about compatibility. Please also note that the hole spacing for the two additional screws along the optical axis (one of which is used for attaching this base to a focuser) is not fixed. Since only one screw hole is to be used at a time, this is not an issue.

The base is made of die-cast metal and features a large thumbscrew lock. Includes one (not two) M4 screw. Finish may be smooth black or hammertone gray, depending on available stock. Style of large silver locking thumbscrew may vary.

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    1. Mark1Eyeball

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      Review by James G.
      1558622323
      May 23, 2019

      5.0 Permits mounting finder on GSO 2" Crayford focuser

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      Like others, I replaced the original tailpiece of my Celestron Wideview 80 with a GSO 2" focuser. The original had a finder mount shoe built in. The crayford replacement did not.

      This provided a simple solution, allowing me to use any of my finders that require a Vixen-style shoe.

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      Review by Flexdelivery R.
      1557318561
      May 8, 2019

      4.0 Nice but

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      But it could come with two cone head m4 screws instead of just one

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      Review by Rs
      1556099595
      Apr 24, 2019

      5.0 Good fit on the GSO

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      Good fit on the GSO Crayford focuser, easy to install.

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      Review by Raj D.
      1555469400
      Apr 16, 2019

      5.0 Just what the doctor ordered!

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      Works perfectly as attached to the GSO 2" Crayford focuser (also bought from Agena). The GSO focuser was used to upgrade my Orion StarBlast 90 f/7.3 achro, and this bracket holds my 8x40 straight-through finder securely. Recommended.

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      Review by David C.
      1555299805
      Apr 14, 2019

      5.0 Works as advertised

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      Recommended by Agena staff for my new GSO focuser. Worked as intended.

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      Review by Daniel K.
      1554693666
      Apr 7, 2019

      5.0 Perfect if you bought a

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      Perfect if you bought a Crayford and still want to use a finder scope; the standard dovetails do not fit, but these do.

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      Review by David L.
      1552747118
      Mar 16, 2019

      5.0 Well made

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      I needed the extra pair of holes in order to mount this in an unusual way. It was convenient not to need to drill them myself.

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      Review by Ken S.
      1545792437
      Dec 25, 2018

      5.0 Agena Synta / Vixen Style Dovetail Mounting Base / Shoe for Finders -

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      Perfect fit w/no alteration needed to fit an Orion 9x50 RACI finder. Simple installation to GSO focuser - 3 minutes and shoe and finder we're mounted! Quality item at a very reasonable price. Can't beat the shipping! Agena always comes through. Thanks!!!?

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      Review by Rick T.
      1544243206
      Dec 7, 2018

      5.0 Excellent Dovetail Mounting Base

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      Perfect fit for my GSO Crayford Focuser.

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      Review by James R.
      1539531376
      Oct 14, 2018

      5.0 Using this on a 2”

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      Using this on a 2” GSO Crayford Focuser for refractors. It fits the radius of the focuser perfectly and locks down tight enough even though the GSO focuser only one has a single threaded hole for it. There is no stop on this one so you can slide a finder shoe in from either the top or bottom. It has the typical 4 screw slot pattern so should line up with about any holes.

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      Review by Michael S.
      1535173463
      Aug 24, 2018

      5.0 Works for Meade Infinity and GSO focuser

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      I bought this on Errol's recommendation. Works perfectly.

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      Review by harold h.
      1532830712
      Jul 28, 2018

      5.0 Good design

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      This bracket is very useful. It will work on focusers that have both forward and back and side to side holes. Sort of one size fits all...

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      Review by Denis P.
      1525869966
      May 9, 2018

      5.0 Finder bracket

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      Fits perfectly on GSO focuser.

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      Review by Clayton B.
      1518697798
      Feb 15, 2018

      5.0 Does what it is supposed to do

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      The shoe that came with my Orion 9X50 RACI did not mount well on my focuser (GSO linear bearing 10:1, also bought from Agena). This is the shoe that Agena recommends for the focuser.

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      Review by John H.
      1517622976
      Feb 2, 2018

      5.0 Best upgrade for your telescope

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      I have an Orion 100 refactor and was on the fence about upgrading. As soon as I took this out of the box I knew I had spent my money wisely. It's like having a new telescope. It now adjusts as it should, with the precision this telescope deserves. The adjustments are as fine as they need to be, I could not be happier with my purchase. Buy with confidence; this is the part Orion should have used.

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      Review by Daniel P.
      1509198311
      Oct 28, 2017

      5.0 Perfect Fit

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      I attached this finder base to the GSO focuser added to my 80mm f/5 refractor. It's a perfect fit on the focuser and accepts all Vixen type finder brackets. Really a must have item for the GSO focusers.

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      Review by Mihai R.
      1508826642
      Oct 23, 2017

      5.0 the right thing in the right place

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      perfect fit, easy install, nice finish, quick delivery. and the finder-scope can now join my upgraded C80ED

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      Review by Ron H.
      1502295745
      Aug 9, 2017

      5.0 Adapter plate

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      Works fine on my 90mm refactor.

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      Review by James M.
      1495681645
      May 24, 2017

      5.0 excellent product

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      excellent product

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      Review by Jeffrey M.
      1494596361
      May 12, 2017

      5.0 Finder shoe for GSO Crayford Focuser

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      I was a little skeptical of the single screw mounting but went with this bracket as the best option for my GSO focuser on my 120mm refractor. Have no fear; the unit is very well made and the screw provided fits like a glove. The installed base is very stable with one screw. I plan to only use a red dot finder but I see no reason this would not equally support a 9x50 RACI finder.

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      Review by Mike N.
      1490998957
      Mar 31, 2017

      5.0 Works great

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      Works great with just one screw, just what I needed for the GSO focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by timothy c.
      1490995877
      Mar 31, 2017

      5.0 finderscope bracket

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      this well made bracket will allow you to attach a finderscope to your crayford style gso focuser.

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      Review by Tim S.
      1489583426
      Mar 15, 2017

      5.0 Perfect solution

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      This was for a stock finderscope from a skywatcher evostar 90. It fit the finderscope holder perfectly. Even though only one screw holds this piece onto the focuser (an 86 mm gso crayford), it is rock solid.

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      Review by David P.
      1487419843
      Feb 18, 2017

      5.0 Good quality mounting base

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      I bought this to attach a finder scope to my Parallax mounting rings.
      It works just fine and the build quality looks like it will last. All my
      red dot and right angle finders fit it fine.

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      Review by Frank B.
      1484496332
      Jan 15, 2017

      5.0 Just works

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      Mounts easy, works perfect!

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      Review by Michael T.
      1483834700
      Jan 7, 2017

      5.0 Works as expected

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      Works well as an adapter to GSO focuser which only provided one screw hole for attaching a viewer.

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      Review by Richard C.
      1483375218
      Jan 2, 2017

      5.0 Very versatile with 4 mounting

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      Very versatile with 4 mounting holes. Would buy again when needed.

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      Review by Garnett L.
      1482805626
      Dec 26, 2016

      5.0 Great product

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      Fit perfectly. No wobble. Stays aligned. Those are the answers to three most important questions. Recommend. You can see it being used on my Youtube Channel. Search: Garnett Leary.

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      Review by David O.
      1482591412
      Dec 24, 2016

      5.0 Great quality products, great service

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      Can't mount a finder without a shoe. I'm using this base to hold my StarSense camera. I drilled and tapped the mounting rings on my 120ST. I located this shoe on the mounting rings so the added weight would be near the OTA CG. Does the job just fine.

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      Review by Errol of Trinidad W.I..
      1467676800
      Jul 4, 2016

      5.0 Works Excellent on my GSO 2" Crayford Focuser for Refractors

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      Compact,Lightweight,Easy to Use,Accurate,Strong Construction

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      I recently purchased this item together with GSO 2" Crayford Focuser for Refractors - Dual Speed (with 96.6mm Telescope Adapter) to replace my rack and pinion focuser on my Meade Infinity 102mm Refractor Telescope. After replacing the focuser with the GSO 2" Crayford Focuser I then attached this Agena style Vixen mount to the adapter and it fitted just fine. I then took my red dot viewfinder and was able to attach it to this mount which fitted perfectly onto the mount. I'm very satisfied with this item and have absolutely no regrets purchasing. Agena was very helpful to me to get me the correct items. Thank you.

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      Review by Mike of Oklahoma City, OK.
      1454630400
      Feb 4, 2016

      5.0 I have three of these

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      Lightweight,Easy to Use,Strong Construction

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      I have two of these M4 mounting bases for my two GSO Crayford focusers. Both are used on Celestron scopes, one an 80 mm ED refractor and the other on a 90 mm refractor. I also have one of the M5 bases used on a William Optics focuser on an Orion f/5 120 mm refractor. They work great at mounting a standard finder on the scopes.

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      Review by DMM of Midland, NC.
      1435536000
      Jun 28, 2015

      5.0 Just what I needed!

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      Easy to Use,Strong Construction

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      Needed a dovetail base and this fit the bill. Good price and fast shipping, as always. Thanks Agena!

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      Review by Jerry of Cincinnati, Ohio.
      1427500800
      Mar 27, 2015

      5.0 Everything that's advertised

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      Accurate,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Lightweight,Compact

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      All it takes is one screw (supplied) to install this onto my GSO focuser. Easily holds the 9x50 finder scope I use.

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      Review by mike h of Yukon, PA.
      1427500800
      Mar 27, 2015

      5.0 Finder scope base

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      Accurate,Lightweight,Easy to Use,Strong Construction

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      Works perfectly - it's that simple

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by The Bus Driver of Bloomington, IN.
      1427500800
      Mar 27, 2015

      5.0 Works great.

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      Easy to Use,Strong Construction

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      This mounting base does just what it was designed to do, which is hold my red dot finder after I replaced my rack and pinion focuser with a GSO Crayford. I am not alone in thinking that the one screw would not be enough to hold it in place but it does! It feels very secure with no wobbles. Also, it has a very nice fit and finish. For such a lowly piece of hardware it is really nice.

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      Review by RMS of S.F., CA.
      1414886400
      Nov 1, 2014

      5.0 MUST HAVE if you upgrade your focuser!

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      Lightweight,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Accurate

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      If you upgrade your stock R&P focuser to a GSO dual speed, this is a MUST to mount your finder. Fits well, quality construction and comes with mounting hardware.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Jay of Rockland Co., NY.
      1391990400
      Feb 9, 2014

      5.0 Works as advertised

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      Accurate,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Compact,Lightweight

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      worked well with my GSO linear bearing focuser. I was worried that the base might interfere with some of the screws on the focuser. I called Agena and left a message 20 minutes later they called back with all the info I needed. Where else can you get service like this? Awesome!

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      Review by Professor Morrison of Montgomery, AL.
      1390694400
      Jan 25, 2014

      5.0 Easy to use and perfect fit

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      Accurate,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Compact

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      Does the job as advertised. It is self-aligning and only required a single screw (included) to keep in place. I'm a hard-core astrophotographer, so I need something to hold my autoguider and this mount is a perfect fit for the GSO focuser I used to replace the one on my Orion ST-80 refractor.

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      Review by CoosmicLugNut of SW Indiana.
      1386374400
      Dec 6, 2013

      5.0 It works

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      It does exactly what it is supposed to do. Get two and you can mount a laser pointer and a finder scope on your GSO focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by olddogg60 of Homedale, Idaho.
      1386115200
      Dec 3, 2013

      5.0 Just the thing I needed.

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      Easy to Use,Strong Construction

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      Just what I needed after I replaced my original focuser with a GSO Crayford focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Nick K of Near Austin, Texas.
      1385769600
      Nov 29, 2013

      5.0 Agena Mounting Base for GSO Focuser

      Pros:

      Perfect Fit,Holds Finder Firmly,Easy to Use,Accurate,Strong Construction,Lightweight,Compact

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      A nicely made dovetail base with which to add a finder to the GSO Crayford focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by inline_phil of Brooksville, FL.
      1365206400
      Apr 5, 2013

      5.0 A bargain

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      Sturdy,Easily Installed

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      I use this to mount my laser pointer on my Celestron 6" refractor telescope. With its solid design, realignment is rarely needed and setup time is therefore minimized. This laser then allows me to move the scope quickly to the part of the sky I wish to observe and locate an object without the finder scope.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Hazilim of Phoenix, AZ.
      1348272000
      Sep 21, 2012

      5.0 Essential add-on for the GSO 2" focuser

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      Easy to Use

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      This clever add-on provides a mounting base for the finder scope. Instructions are included. For astronomical use, when a finder is needed, this is an essential item.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by chris of Willoughby Ohio.
      1336953600
      May 13, 2012

      4.0 Finder base - a useful addition

      Pros:

      Compact,Easy to Use,Lightweight

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      The "finder base for crayford focusers" is -- well, pretty self-explanatory. I bought a crayford-style focuser to add to my Orion ST-90 (a nice little scope with a mediocre focuser and even worse finder mount). So, with a nice new crayford focuser I needed (you guessed it) a focuser mount. This little unit is similar to any add-on finder base you would add to SCT but additional holes drilled so it fits onto the crayford base. Using only one screw, it still is very secure. Easy to use and stays in place.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    45. Lord Beowulf

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      Review by Lord Beowulf of Cedar Park, TX.
      1330214400
      Feb 25, 2012

      5.0 Exactly as advertised for a good price

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Compact,Easy to Use,Lightweight

      Cons:

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      Like some others, I bought this for a GSO focuser. Works great. I have several Orion bases, but the center screw modification on this one is a nice touch at a better price.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Sonique of The Netherlands.
      1324252800
      Dec 18, 2011

      5.0 Mounting base for different telescopes

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Multiple use,Compact,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      Easy to mount on different telescope' so it is universal. You can't get wrong with this base.
      Easy to use with brands like: skywatcher, orion, celestron, meade etc.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Aeromoe of Arizona.
      1320710400
      Nov 7, 2011

      5.0 Perfect for the job

      Pros:

      Lightweight,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      I bought this bracket for the GSO Crayford style focuser I recently purchased from Agena. This mount is very easy to install: remove one set screw from the focuser housing, position the bracket and secure with the included machine screw. This bracket is probably the easiset way to mount your Orion-style dovetail base finder scope to a GSO although there are probably other methods one might use. I figured I'd just do what is recommended and it was an easy install.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by did33 of Latvia.
      1300147200
      Mar 14, 2011

      4.0 Good purchase

      Pros:

      Accurate

      Cons:

      Comments:

      As I changed focuser, I needed new adapter for finderscope. I have light red dot finder, so I glued it on the tube, until now it's OK,

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    49. kt4hx

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      Review by DAS of Virginia.
      1292716800
      Dec 18, 2010

      4.0 Nice Fit and Finish

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      Purchased this base along with a dual-speed GSO Crayford, and GSO 8X50 RACI finder for my Orion ST120. The fit and finish of the base was excellent, as is its ability to securely hold the finder scope. Very pleased with this economical alternative to the brand name items.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by etiqi of Girona, Spain.
      1264377600
      Jan 24, 2010

      5.0 Recommended, It's exactly what I wanted

      Pros:

      Accurate,Strong Construction,Compact

      Cons:

      Comments:

      It is exactly what I wanted: cheap, strong and easy to use.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    51. eric_zeiner

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      Review by Eric R. Zeiner of North Georgia, USA.
      1260748800
      Dec 13, 2009

      5.0 Great Modification of Existing Product

      Pros:

      Accurate,Strong Construction

      Cons:

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      This is a nice permutation of an existing product. It does exactly what it is supposed to do in the mounting of a finder bracket to a Crayford focuser. It is simple and efficient in design and is aesthetically invisible. The only problem I had with this one was that the finish was a bit banged up, but I knew this going in, the price was adjusted accordingly and a little black nail polish did the trick.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by jwull of Memphis, MO.
      1243382400
      May 26, 2009

      4.0 Just what I needed!

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Compact

      Cons:

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      This was just what I needed and it works great!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    53. AstroGuy1

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      Review by Stargazer of Michigan.
      1233532800
      Feb 1, 2009

      5.0 Crayford focuser finder base

      Pros:

      Solid attachment,Low cost

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      When ordering my GSO 2-speed Crayford focuser from Agena AstroProducts recently, a discount was offered if the Agena Finder Mounting Base for Crayfords was also purchased. Well, I love a deal, so I ordered one.

      The Finder Base has been modified with a couple of extra holes to utilize the pre-drilled holes in the GSO Crayford. A couple of M4 screws are supplied to secure the base to the focuser and one screw does a good job with no lateral movement.

      The finder that came with my C80ED fits the base perfectly. I will, however, need to fabricate an adapter for my Rigel QuikFinder to fit. The Agena Finder Base is a nice, low cost addition that serves its purpose.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    54. AstroGuy1

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      Review by cosmic109 of Georgia.
      1228176000
      Dec 1, 2008

      5.0 Agena Finder Base for Crayford Focusers

      Pros:

      Inexpensive,Mounting screws included,Mounting holes predrilled

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      When I purchased my GSO Crayford Focuser for refractors, I also acquired an Agena Finder Base that had been modified to fit the focuser using only one M4 screw. In fact, only one screw is actually needed to make a solid connection with the focuser. Trust me, it doesn't move once tightened down securely! The base does exactly what it's designed to do, and gives you the option of mounting the type of finder of your choice, as long as it has a Synta/Orion dovetail design. It's an inexpensive way to expand the capabilities of your GSO Crayford focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    55. astro_anthro

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      Review by Tom of Reno, NV.
      1225238400
      Oct 28, 2008

      5.0 Excellent little accessory

      Pros:

      Easy to use,Strong Construction,Great solution

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      This little mounting base allows owners of GSO style focusers to easily mount an extra finder accessory. Follow the link to the very complete installation instructions provided by AgenaAstro. You can install the base in under five minutes. Since the base installs with only one screw, I had some concerns about its stability, but once in it's rock solid. An elegant and inexpensive solution.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    56. alanoodle

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      Jun 1, 2008

      5.0 Crayford Focuser Finder Base

      Pros:

      Simple, well made and it works.

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      I purchased a pair of Agena AstroProducts Finder Mounting Bases for Crayford Focusers to mount a red-dot finder and an 8x50 finderscope to my GSO focuser. The bases are designed to accommodate any finder with the now common Synta-style finder bracket.

      The Mounting Base is black-anodized cast-aluminum and looks like it was originally made with a pair of side-by-side mounting holes. 2 new holes were drilled and countersunk in a front-to-back position for mounting on a Crayford focuser.

      At first I was skeptical. GSO's Crayford focuser is designed so that the finder mount can be attached with only one screw. My initial thought was that a single screw is not enough to keep a finder mounted parallel to the telescope. The Finder Base has two small ribs on the bottom, however that insure that it will always remain properly oriented without slipping out of alignment.

      Agena's Finder Mounting Base has a very large oversize thumb-screw to hold onto a finder bracket. The size of the screw head makes it very easy to tighten and loosen.

      In conclusion, Agena AstroProducts' Finder Mounting Base for Crayford Focusers is well designed and well made and is perfect for mounting a finder on a scope without a bracket for one.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    57. Stargazer

      Stargazer New Member

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      1211475000
      May 22, 2008

      5.0 Crayford focuser finder base

      Pros:

      Low cost; Solid attachment

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      When ordering my GSO 2-speed Crayford focuser from Agena AstroProducts recently, a discount was offered if the $15 Agena Finder Mounting Base for Crayfords was also purchased. Well, I love a deal, so I ordered one.

      The Finder Base has been modified with a couple of extra holes to utilize the pre-drilled holes in the GSO Crayford. A couple of M4 screws are supplied to secure the base to the focuser and one screw does a good job with no lateral movement.

      The finder that came with my C80ED fits the base perfectly. I will, however, need to fabricate an adapter for my Rigel QuikFinder to fit. The Agena Finder Base is a nice, low cost addition that serves its purpose.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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    58. cosmic109

      cosmic109 New Member

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      1204905360
      Mar 7, 2008

      5.0 Agena Finder Base for Crayford Focusers

      Pros:

      Mounting holes are predrilled; Mounting screws are included; Inexpensive.

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      When I purchased my GSO Crayford Focuser for refractors, I also acquired an Agena Finder Base that had been modified to fit the focuser using only one M4 screw. In fact, only one screw is actually needed to make a solid connection with the focuser. Trust me, it doesn't move once tightened down securely!

      The base does exactly what it's designed to do, and gives you the option of mounting the type of finder of your choice, as long as it has a Synta/Orion dovetail design. For only $15 shipped, it's an inexpensive way to expand the capabilities of your GSO Crayford focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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