![]() You might look for a cheap "red-dot" finder if you use the scope much. Old scopes like this always came with awful finder scopes. 1.25" is a much better, more common size, you might want to think about getting a cheap adapter and a 12mm plossl eyepiece in that size. 965" eyepieces (diameter of the focuser). Seeing Saturn with your own eyes is awesome, for me it led to a lifetime hobby. If you have any eyepiece, go outside tonight, Jupiter and Saturn are both up. ![]() Ignore "400x power" type labels, its not relevant in the real world. That's more than enough to show you Jupiter, some of it's moons, the rings of Saturn, and a crazy amount of detail on the moon. For example a 12mm eyepiece in your scope would yield 33x magnification (400 รท 12 = 33). If you divide your telescopes focal length (800mm) by the focal length of the eyepiece you're using (always labeled in mm) it will calculate your magnification. Used merchancise and trade-in notine (212) 223-3016 TELESCOPES New Professional 16' schmidt-cassegrain model. If you have a diagonal mirror, it helps with ergonomics when you aim at the sky. Just sticking an eyepiece in the focuser will work. The previous comment is just what you should do.
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