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Explore Scientific T-Shaped Finder Scope Base for Essential Series Telescopes — Brackets for Attaching a Finder

Explore Scientific T-Shaped Finder Scope Base for Essential Series Telescopes — Brackets for Attaching a Finder

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The Explore Scientific T-Shaped Finder Scope Base for Essential Series Telescopes is a replacement mounting base that lets you attach a finder scope or bracket to your Explore Scientific Essential Series optical tube. If your base is missing or you're adding a finder, this is the part that connects it securely to the tube.

Choosing a finder to go with it? See our guide on how to choose a finderscope.

Key features

  • T-shaped mounting base for Essential Series telescopes
  • Securely attaches a finder scope or bracket to the optical tube
  • Replacement or upgrade part for adding a finder
  • Includes mounting screws

Specifications

Type Finder scope base ("T" shaped)
Fits Explore Scientific Essential Series telescopes
Included Mounting screws
SKU FNDRBASE-ESSEN

Frequently asked questions

What is this for?
It's the base that a finder scope bracket clips into. If your telescope's finder base is missing or you want to add a finder, this provides the mounting point.

Will it fit my telescope?
It's designed for Explore Scientific Essential Series telescopes. Check your tube's existing base style before ordering.

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