{"product_id":"takahashi-7-5x50-finderscope-without-bracket","title":"Takahashi 7.5x50 Finderscope without Bracket","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 50mm, 7.5x finderscope covers a 6-degree actual field for locating faint targets ahead of the main tube. It ships as the finder body only — the mounting bracket is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you are replacing a 7.5x50 finder body, building a finder from separate parts, or want to run a guiding camera through the GT Mount Adapter path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50mm objective, 7.5x fixed magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 6-degree actual field for star-hopping to faint targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtched crosshair pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed not to obscure faint alignment stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM8 x 0.75 illuminator socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e accepts commercially available reticle illuminators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwappable eyepiece assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e exchanges for the GT Mount Adapter to run a 31.7mm guiding camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \/ Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA knurled trim ring locks focus once set on the mini-refractor objective, and the etched crosshair pattern is designed to stay visible against the sky without obscuring faint alignment stars. The M8 x 0.75 threaded socket on the body accepts a commercially available reticle illuminator for dark-sky use. The eyepiece assembly can be swapped for the GT Mount Adapter (sold separately), which accepts either a standard eyepiece or a 31.7mm cylindrical guiding camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar-hopping to faint targets, illuminated-reticle work under dark skies, and guiding-camera use through the GT Mount Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/takahashi-7x50-finder-scope-bracket\"\u003eTakahashi 7x50 \/ 7.5x50 Finder Scope Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. The GT Mount Adapter and reticle illuminator are also sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracket, illuminator, and GT Mount Adapter are each sold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is the finder body only.\u003c\/p\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 — it seats in the 7x50 \/ 7.5x50 bracket, and the knurled trim ring locks focus once set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it run a guiding camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the eyepiece assembly swaps for the GT Mount Adapter to hold a 31.7mm cylindrical guiding camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a bracket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the bracket is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the actual field of view?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 50mm, 7.5x finderscope with a 6-degree actual field, an M8 illuminator socket, and a GT Mount Adapter path to guiding-camera use — pairs with the 7x50 \/ 7.5x50 bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047076810863,"sku":"TAK-TKA00555","price":560.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-7-5x50-finderscope-without-bracket","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}