Celestron Laser Finder Review

My New Celestron Laser Finder

Many people in astronomy seem to shy away from laser finders so I thought I share my experience.

I have just purchased a Celestron laser finder. In the UK you can find it for about £60 if you search enough. The first thing you notice is the quality feel. I expected nothing less from Celestron. The laser is heavy, solid and the mountings are tight and accurate.

Two brackets are included. The standard dove tail and a curved tube mount.

As my scope (130EQ MD) doesn't have a mount I was always going to have to drill a new set of holes for a solid fit. The first thing is to decide where to fit. I chose an area near the front of the telescope and close to my eye piece holder.

THIS IS NOT AS DAUNTING AS IT SOUNDS!

Firstly I stood the Tube on end to prevent any bits from falling near the mirror!

Mark up:

Two pilot holes and then open up to 5mm:

Two holes visible inside - The burd edges are a little pain. I smoothes them a little and then let the nut and washers flatten what was left.


Mount complete:

The completed laser mounted:

Now it needs aligning and testing!