What Is an EZ Finder?
The brand name EZ finder is used by several businesses, but the most common occurrence is the name for a telescope component. The EZ finder is not designed for professional telescopes but is a useful addition to the collection of a serious amateur.
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Definition
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The EZ finder is not actually a telescope in its own right but an attached device. It comes with a sighting mechanism and a bracket that allows it to be positioned on the base of larger telescopes. It also has an LED reticule, a sighting system that can project between one and four red dots on the sight lens so users can direct them at certain points in the sky. These dots are automatically aimed at an infinite point.
Purpose
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The EZ finder aids in aiming the telescope. Telescopes, even large versions, can be very difficult to position and aim at a specific spot in the sky. Small changes can lead to large differences in what appears in the telescope, and the reversed image also makes it difficult to aim through the scope alone. The EZ finder provides a reticule with a laser tag on it that allows users to position the telescope more easily.
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Features
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The EZ finder is made with a metal casing to withstand wear more easily, and it comes with several thumbwheels. Some wheels adjust the brightness of the LED lights so users can see them more clearly, while other wheels let users adjust the precise position of the dot on the reticule for aiming at a certain star.
Design
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The EZ finder is designed by Orion, and as such it is primarily made to work with Orion telescopes, which are built with room for the finder device. Users may not be able to find a place for it on other brands of telescopes.
Installation
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There are two methods of installation for the EZ finder: double-sided tape and screws. The double-sided tape is used on certain scopes that do not have room for the true bracket. However, users need to drill holes for the screws, and if they are worried about damaging the telescope, they may want to use the tape option.
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