Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Solar Finder # SSF-1006
Brand | TeleVue |
Part Number | SSF-1006 |
Availability | available |
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Manufacturer Description
"I can't find the Sun!" Sounds funny. However, the Sun is tricky to find in a properly filtered telescope, and you don't ever want to chance a direct gaze, let alone a magnified image of it.
Sol-Searcher is the safe and easy way to find the Sun. It is absolutely safe since you don't look through Sol-Searcher, you look at it.
How it Works: The aperture acts as a "pinhole" which projects an image of the Sun on to the ¼" translucent "screen." This screen can be viewed from either side. Simply move your scope until the Sun's image is centered on the screen and the Sun will be in the eyepiece's field of view.
The Sol-Searcher attaches to the mount ring slot of every Tele Vue telescope (or to the rear cell slot in the Tele Vue Ranger). For use with telescopes other than Tele Vue, mount the Sol-Searcher using #10-32 screws, or if necessary, attach with Velcro (not supplied).
Reviews
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Jun 15, 2017
Good finder but no adjustable mount
Pros: Cons: Comments:Well made finder but made for a particular brand of telescope, so no adjustable mount. I recommend it to those that are handy with tools.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
I drilled two holes into my dove tail, threaded them with a tap. Only had to adjust side to side. But hole placement was critical.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jun 1, 2017Sol searcher
Pros: Cons: Comments:The item saves a lot of time and discomfort in aligning small aperature telescopes to the sun. I found it pricey but helpful.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
May 8, 2017Simple and effective
Pros: Cons: Comments:A solar finder is a must when observing the sun. This unit bolts right into lunt's clamshell. It's a solid unit for a not too bad price.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Apr 22, 2017Does the job
Pros: Cons: Comments:My only complaint is that this is made of plastic, which I suppose has no bearing on its functionality, but for the price I expected it to be machined metal.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Mar 31, 2017TeleVue Sol Searcher
Pros: Cons: Comments:Small, compact. Base made of Delrin so very easy to modify. I use it on my camera hot shoe with an adapter. Does the job!
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Feb 23, 2017Excellent accessory
Pros: Cons: Comments:Don't know why I didn't get this sooner. It's easy to use and makes finding the Sun a cinch. I added a foot to it so I can attach it to any of my scopes finder shoes.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jan 21, 2017Tele Vue Sol-Searcher Solar Finder
Pros: Cons: Comments:We have one of these on our Club Solar Telescope and it makes finding the Sun very easy. At Okie-Tex I won a 50mm Solar Telescope and this was the first thing I bought. Would not want to be without it.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Sep 30, 2016You need three things to look at the Sun
Pros:Lightweight,Easy to Use,Accurate
Cons: Comments:And this is one of them. The other two are a telescope and a solar filter. The sun is surprisingly difficult to zero in on and this finder just works. Get one. Now.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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- User Notes:
- Review by JC of Mesa, AZ.
Oct 9, 2015Simple & Effective
Pros:Compact,Lightweight,Accurate,Easy to Use
Cons: Comments:I hesitated purchasing the Sol-Searcher for sometime,using other methods to located the sun during setup. I wish I had just gotten one in the beginning, it is small and once setup (literally took 3-4 min), it's accurate and so easy to use - great little device!
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Apr 13, 2015A handy accessory
Pros:Accurate,Strong Construction,Compact,Lightweight,Easy to Use
Cons: Comments:Easy to aim an Ha scope or any telescope with a solar filter for viewing sunspots.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Feb 23, 2015No-brainer for aiming towards the Sun
Pros:Lightweight,Easy to Use,Strong Construction
Cons: Comments:This is a perfect solution for using the projection technique to align your telescope to the sun. A nice feature for the projection screen is that it can be used from either side, for example standing with your back to the sun, or seated facing the sun. Very easy one-time alignment with a hex wrench.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jul 27, 2013Valuable to me
Pros:Strong Construction,Lightweight,Compact,Easy to Use,Accurate
Cons: Comments:For me aligning the sun was a big problem, but not any more, with this solar alignment finder its very easy and very safe.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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