Telescope Buying Guide

TheOriginalSara asked:


Whatever I see through the finderscope is not what the telescope sees It seems to be some distance off because after searching for a while through the eyepiece I see the object not far off from where the finderscope thought it was, but it takes a very long time and is very inconvenient.
It’s a reflector telescope. If anyone knows how to fix this please explain in simple language thanks!

farmgirl asked:


I built a dobsonian telescope and I want to attach a finderscope to it. I know that usually finderscopes are attached to the tube, but I was wondering if I could attach it to the top of the tube box instead as I want to avoid drilling holes into the telescope tube. Everything is in great alignment and precision, so there’s nothing to worry about there. I would just like opinion on where to mount the finderscope. Thanks!