{"product_id":"svbony-f9168a-metal-solar-finder-scope","title":"SVBONY F9168A Metal Solar Finder Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6374743011957700873566630.jpg?v=1791670267\" alt=\"SVBONY F9168A metal solar finder scope feature panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SVBONY F9168A is a compact metal solar finder, 68 x 41 x 32 mm and 77 g. It points a telescope at the Sun by projection: sunlight passes through a small front aperture onto a rear target, and when the bright spot is centred the telescope is aimed at the Sun. Nobody needs to look toward the Sun through an unfiltered finder to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you observe or image the Sun through a properly filtered telescope and want a light, simple way to centre it, including during a partial or total solar eclipse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9168a_20250807102059_3133_20260820163437_4878.webp?v=1791670267\" alt=\"SVBONY F9168A metal solar finder scope for safe sun positioning and solar imaging\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection aiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Sun's position is read off a projected spot, with no eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and light:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 x 41 x 32 mm and 77 g net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e sturdy for repeated outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking aid:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY notes it lets you follow the Sun's real-time position while tracking manually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-light solar observing and imaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a full-aperture solar filter on the main telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrogen-alpha telescopes:\u003c\/strong\u003e centring the Sun before observing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEclipses:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY designs it to shorten search time during total and partial eclipses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/6374743012015108718162246.jpg?v=1791670267\" alt=\"SVBONY F9168A solar finder scope sun alignment panel\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 x 41 x 32 mm, small enough to sit alongside an existing finder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDovetail version:\u003c\/strong\u003e SVBONY also offers a solar finder with a dovetail slot (F9168A-W2370A), which we list separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to confirm how it will attach to your telescope, send us the model and we will check it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x solar finder scope (F9168A)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiming aid only:\u003c\/strong\u003e the main telescope still needs its own certified solar filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77 g net, as published by SVBONY.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Once it is mounted, centre the Sun in the filtered main telescope and adjust the finder until the projected spot sits on its target.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I look through it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. You watch a projected spot of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference from the dovetail-slot version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis F9168A is the compact finder on its own. The F9168A-W2370A adds a dovetail slot for mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 77 g metal projection solar finder that centres the Sun safely and quickly for filtered solar observing, imaging and eclipses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SvBony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722259529839,"sku":"F9168A","price":18.77,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/f9168a_20250807102059_3133_20260820163437_4878.webp?v=1791670267","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/svbony-f9168a-metal-solar-finder-scope","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}