Designed by astronomers with a dual-circle LED reticle Large 40mm optical window provides a wide field of view Includes four distinct mounting brackets for near-universal telescope compatibility Lightweight 5 oz design adds minimal load to your setup Tool-free installation with finger knobs for quick attachment Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downloads Warranty Celestron StarPointer Pro Finderscope The Celestron StarPointer Pro Finderscope replaces the standard single red dot with a dual-circle reticle viewed through a massive 40mm optical window. Designed specifically for astronomy, its illuminated bullseye pattern makes centering objects precise without obscuring them, and at just 5 oz, it adds negligible weight to your optical tube. Dual-Circle Reticle: A Better Way to Center Targets Traditional red dot finders, originally designed for daytime shooting sports, project a single dot that can completely cover your celestial target. The StarPointer Pro solves this by projecting two concentric LED circles. You simply place your target in the central "bullseye" for perfect alignment in your main eyepiece, ensuring the object you want to see is never hidden by the reticle itself. This dual-ring design also serves as a useful measuring tool for star-hopping. The distinct circles provide a fixed angular reference, making it easier to judge distances between stars as you navigate your way to fainter deep-sky objects. 40mm Aperture and Universal Mounting The StarPointer Pro features a generous 40mm optical window, providing a much larger and more comfortable field of view than typical finders. This wide view makes it significantly easier to orient yourself against the background starfield and locate your targets quickly. The finder attaches securely using a standard dovetail connection and finger-knobs, eliminating the need for tools in the field. Universal Compatibility: The finder includes four distinct mounting brackets, ensuring it can be attached to virtually any telescope, including large and small Schmidt-Cassegrains, and smaller scopes with either dovetail bases or simple threaded posts. Lightweight Design: Weighing only 5 oz (141.74 g), the StarPointer Pro adds minimal weight and mass to your telescope, preventing any balance issues that could affect tracking accuracy. StarPointer Pro vs. Traditional Single-Dot Finders: An Astronomer's Design While both finders help you aim your telescope, the StarPointer Pro was engineered from the ground up to address the specific needs of astronomers. Target Visibility: A standard red dot covers your target. The StarPointer Pro's circles frame your target, keeping it perfectly visible during alignment. Field of View: The 40mm window on the StarPointer Pro offers a significantly wider and more forgiving field of view compared to the smaller windows on most standard finders. Star-Hopping: A single dot offers no sense of scale. The dual-circle reticle provides a consistent angular measurement, making it easier to navigate star patterns. What is the main advantage of the StarPointer Pro's dual-circle reticle? The primary advantage is that the dual circles frame your target instead of covering it up. This makes it much easier to precisely center faint objects like distant galaxies or planetary nebulae without losing sight of them behind a bright red dot. Will the StarPointer Pro fit on my non-Celestron 8" Dobsonian telescope? Yes, it is highly likely. The Celestron StarPointer Pro includes four different mounting brackets. One of these is a small telescope bracket with a dovetail mount, which is the standard finder base on most commercial Dobsonians. You can simply slide your old finder out and slide the StarPointer Pro in. How does the StarPointer Pro's 40mm window help find objects like the Orion Nebula (M42)? The large 40mm window provides a very wide, unmagnified field of view. When looking for a large object like the Orion Nebula (M42), this allows you to easily see the entire constellation of Orion. You can aim the finder at Orion's "sword" and the nebula will be immediately visible in the finder's window, making it simple to center. What kind of battery does the StarPointer Pro use and is it included? The StarPointer Pro uses one CR2032 button-cell battery to power the LED reticle. A battery is included with the finderscope so it is ready to use right out of the box. Is the StarPointer Pro difficult to align with the main telescope? No, the alignment process is the same as with any standard finderscope. It features adjustment knobs to fine-tune the pointing. The best practice is to align it during the day on a distant, stationary object like a telephone pole or treetop before using it at night. Can the brightness of the reticle be adjusted? Yes, the StarPointer Pro has a variable brightness control knob. This allows you to lower the intensity for viewing in dark, light-polluted skies or increase it for use in twilight or brighter conditions, ensuring the reticle is always visible but never overpowering. Lens Diameter 40mm (1.57") Reticle Dual-Circle, Red LED Mounting Brackets Included 1x Large SCT, 1x Small SCT, 1x Small Scope w/ Dovetail, 1x Small Scope w/ Threaded Posts Power 1x CR2032 (included) Length 152.4mm (6") Width 50.8mm (2") Height 88.9mm (3.5") Weight 5 oz (141.74 g) StarPointer Pro Finderscope × 1 CR2032 Battery × 1 Mounting bracket for large Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes × 1 Mounting bracket for small Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes × 1 Mounting bracket for small telescopes with dovetail mount × 1 Mounting bracket for small telescopes with threaded posts × 1 Celestron Software & Drivers Celestron 2-Year Warranty
