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Description

The Explore Scientific 8x50 produces a wide 6° field of view and allows precision focus of both main objective and eyepiece illuminated reticle. This finder now includes the NEW long battery life Illuminator II. A precision polished roof prism produces images that are right-side-up, left-to-right correct. In other words, things are not upside-down and backwards like most viewfinders. Our illuminated reticle is truly designed for finding objects with its open center (so you don’t mask the object you are centering with cross hairs) and scale markings for 1.5°, 3°, and 4.5° (the edge of the field of view is the 6° boundary). The 55° apparent field, 16mm long eye-relief eyepiece produces a bright 7mm exit pupil and will allow you to find faint galaxies, comets, and nebulae. All optics are EMD Coated to ensure maximum contrast. The illuminated reticle of the 8x50 Viewfinder with its scale markings and open center not only helps you center objects precisely, but gives a reference of the exact field of view in degrees. The deep red illumination is continuously variable to provide the desired brightness. Many customers tell us it is the best viewfinder/finderscope they have ever used on their telescopes.

The long battery life illuminator uses two AAA batteries (batteries not included).

Specs

Warranty

Limited Warranty is one year, which converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Click Here to register.

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• We are happy to offer free shipping to all bordering states in the United States
• Shipping typically takes 2-5 business days and is sent directly from the manufacturer
• A tracking number will be provided when the manufacturer ships out the items. Please allow up to 5 business days to be provided with a tracking number

30-Day Return Policy: no postage, no restocking fee, no worries!

Astraeus Optics will cover shipping fees as well as any restocking fee that the manufacturer enforces.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Custom made items are not eligible for returns or refunds.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)

• Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
• Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

You can request a refund by Contacting Us.
We will credit you for the total purchase price upon the receipt of your return. Products returned under this policy are eligible for a refund to the original method of payment.

Defective Product Returns

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at support@astraeusoptics.com

Refunds

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@astraeusoptics.com