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SVBONY 5×24 Finder Scope with Mounting Bracket
A simple straight-through optical finder with a two-hole bracket
The SVBONY 5×24 finder scope provides a low-power view with a crosshair to help you centre a target before observing through the main telescope. Its lightweight plastic body and supplied curved bracket suit compatible small telescope tubes.
Key Features
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5×24 Finder Optics
Provides modest magnification and a wide field of view, helping to centre brighter stars, planets, and the Moon. -
Crosshair Reticle
Built-in crosshairs allow accurate alignment of the finder with the main telescope for reliable targeting. -
Lightweight Plastic Construction
Keeps overall telescope weight low, making it ideal for small mounts and entry-level telescopes. -
Simple Installation
Supplied with mounting bracket and adjustment screws for straightforward attachment and alignment. -
Designed for Astronomical Use
Functions as a standard auxiliary aiming tool for visual observing and basic star hopping.
Compact Finder for Quick Target Acquisition
The 5× magnification offers a useful step up from naked-eye aiming while remaining easy to use. It is particularly effective for locating bright objects before moving to higher magnifications.
Typical Use Cases
- Beginner and entry-level telescopes
- Lightweight refractors and reflectors
- Visual observing and basic star hopping
- Secondary finder on portable setups
Compatibility and setup
The supplied bracket attaches using bolts or screws through its two-hole base; it does not slide into a dovetail finder shoe. Check hole spacing, tube curvature and suitable fastener clearance on the telescope. The image is inverted, which is normal for this basic astronomical finder.
Align it by centring a distant object in the main telescope with a low-power eyepiece, then adjusting the finder screws until the crosshair points at the same object. Use a target well away from the Sun and recheck alignment after transport.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical format | 5×24 finder scope |
| Viewing arrangement | Straight-through, inverted image |
| Reticle | Crosshair |
| Body | Black plastic |
| Alignment | Three thumbscrews |
| Bracket | Curved base with two fixing holes |
What's included
5×24 finder, mounting bracket and dust caps. Check your telescope’s required attachment hardware before installation.