TeleVue Sol-Searcher
The TeleVue Sol-Searcher is a clever and safe tool designed to point the Sun easily with a telescope or telescope equipped with suitable solar filters. This optic-free finder uses a simple and effective projection system, enabling you to quickly align your instrument with the Sun without risk to your eyes.
Key features
- Type : Solar finder without optics, without magnification.
- How it works :
- A small opening at the front lets in sunlight.
- This light is projected onto a translucent screen at the rear, visible from both sides.
- When the image of the Sun is centered on the screen, it is also centered in the eyepiece's field of view.
- Compatibility :
- Attaches directly to TeleVue and Lunt Solar Systems sunglasses collars.
- Can be adapted to other instruments using screws (#10-32) or Velcro (not supplied).
- Compatible with Synta-type dovetails (Vixen, Sky-Watcher, Orion) via bases such as the TeleVue QRB-1002.
- Screen dimensions : Approx. 1/4" (6.35 mm), translucent and easy to read.
Sol-Searcher benefits
- Absolute safety : You never look directly at the Sun, but at a projection on the translucent screen.
- Easy to use : Quickly align your telescope with the Sun without fumbling.
- Universal compatibility : Adaptable to a wide range of telescopes thanks to flexible mounting options.
- Compact and lightweight: Easy to install and remove, it adds no significant weight to your instrument.
Recommended applications
- Safe solar observation : Ideal for quickly pointing at the Sun with sunglasses or telescopes equipped with solar filters.
- Solar astrophotography : Facilitates precise alignment to capture images of the Sun.
Included in the package
- TeleVue Sol-Searcher.
- Mounting wrenches and screws for compatible clamps (TeleVue and Lunt).
Compatibility
The Sol-Searcher can be used with :
- TeleVue and Lunt Solar Systems sunglasses.
- Any telescope equipped with a compatible base (such as Synta or TeleVue QRB-1002).
- Other instruments via Velcro or custom mounting.
Important
Solar observation should always be carried out with suitable equipment, such as a full aperture solar filter. The Sol-Searcher does not replace these filters, but merely facilitates safe pointing at the Sun.
Simplify your solar observations
Thanks to the TeleVue Sol-Searcher. Compact, reliable and secure, it's the essential tool for quickly aligning your instrument with our star!
