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Pole finder for EQ-8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher EQ-8 pole finder helps you point your mount precisely at the celestial pole. You simply turn it on the side of your EQ-8 mount. Within seconds you see where you need to aim. So you start watching faster and have less fiddling with adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skywatcher<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Clear vision, better start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The polar finder gives you a clear view of the pole star. This makes alignment much easier, especially if you are just starting out or have low contrast at night. The better you align, the quieter your image stays. Your object is less likely to slide out of focus and you can observe comfortably for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical and reliable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don't have to calibrate anything or set up anything complicated. The polar finder works as soon as you mount it. So you have a steady, reliable way to start every session off right. Ideal when you don't want to waste time and want to get airborne right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Suitable for mount<\/td>EQ-8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Seeker<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Pole finder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher EQ-8 comes with pole finder for mounting on the side of the EQ-8 mount and hex keys - ideal for easy and accurate alignment to the celestial pole.<\/p>\n

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