TeleVue Starbeam Reflex Finder with Flip Mirror. Needs QRHANDLE, QRBASE (or earlier version) or ACSD07 with SBV08 (STARFMD)

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$240.00
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STARFMD

Starbeam's unique flip mirror provides comfort and flexibility for viewing at any angle - from straight-through to 90 degrees. The mirror can be flipped into a more comfortable position when viewing with your telescope pointed high. The 39mm aperture lens features natural sky background with a superimposed red pointing "star." This "red-star" feature, because of its size, color, and adjustable brightness, makes it easy to spot against any variety of ambient background light.

The Starbeam is custom machined from aluminum and black anodized, even down to the thumb screws! Alignment is accomplished without tools. Also included (exclusively when purchased from Astro-Physics) is the Male Dovetail Base(A3251-C) to use with one of the mounting options shown below. 

See this link for Tele Vue Instructions.

Mounting Options

This StarFMD slips into the groove of the base, handle or bar you have selected from the choices below and tightens quickly with two thumbscrews. Very quick and easy. There are no mounting screws to get lost in the grass or snow and your fingers won't freeze as you struggle with tools. 

Quick Release Base (QRBASEM)

The QRBASEM option is appropriate for telescopes with finder bracket holes on or near the focuser. This is the recommended attachment method for scopes 130mm or larger. Your scope must have predrilled holes on the tube or focuser to attach this base. You may also use a previous version of the base if you have it: QRBASE, QRBASES, QRBASES-A, QRBASED.  

You may want to consider purchasing extra bases that you can mount permanently on the opposite side of your scope or another telescope. This will allow you to use the same bracket and finder interchangeably. Now you can attach and detach your finder in seconds while retaining the alignment.

 

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Handle with Dovetail Slot for Guidescope and Finder Brackets, STARFMD & PICQRM2. For 6.3" ring spacing and 1/4-20 threaded holes. (QRHANDLE)

The QRHANDLE is ideal for smaller scopes like the 92 Stowaway, 110GTX, 130GTX or any scope with rings that are spaced 6.3" apart, have a flat top and center 1/4-20 hole in each ring. Use the handle to carry your scope to the mount, then slip the bottom rail of the finder bracket into the dovetail slot. Two functions in one!

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7" V-Style Light-Weight Dovetail Accessory Saddle (ACSD07) with 8" Vixen-Style Dovetail Sliding Bar (SBV08)

You may also consider the ACSD07 and SBV08 combo for the top of the mounting rings of your smaller refractor like the Stowaway or 110GTX. The bottom rail of the finder bracket attaches to the SBV08 which then slides into accessory saddle plate. The rings must be spaced 6.3" apart, have a flat top surface and a center 1/4-20 hole in each ring. This combination allows you to attach other accessories to the SBV08, if you choose. 

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