5 Star Guide Scope

of June 2024
1
Best ChoiceBest Choice
SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope Guide Scope with Helical Focuser F4 for SG4 QHY5II ZWO SG4 CCD Astronomical Telescope
SVBONY
SVBONY

10
Exceptional
Checkmark
View on Amazon
2
Best ValueBest Value
SVBONY SV165 Mini Guide Scope 30mm F4 Finder Scope Guide Scope for SV305 Pro ZWO QHY Orion Auto Guiding Cameras
SVBONY
SVBONY

9.9
Exceptional
Checkmark
View on Amazon
3
SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Finder and Guide Scope Multi-Use for Astronomical Telescope (50mm)
SVBONY
SVBONY

9.8
Exceptional
Checkmark
View on Amazon
4
ZWO 30mm f/4 Mini Guide Scope for ASI Cameras # 30120
ZWO
ZWO

9.7
Exceptional
Checkmark
View on Amazon
5
Sky-Watcher EvoGuide 50DX  50mm Guide Scope APO Doublet Refractor  Lightweight Guide Scope  Easy Mounting  50mm Astrograph
Sky Watcher
Sky Watcher

9.6
Exceptional
Checkmark
View on Amazon
6
Orion 8891 Mini 50mm Guide Scope
Orion
Orion

9.5
Excellent
Checkmark
View on Amazon
7
Astromania 70mm Compact Deluxe Finder & Guidescope Kit with 1.25" Double Helical Focuser - Guiding with The Mini-Guide Scope: So Astrophotography is Easier and Less Equipment
Astromania
Astromania

9.4
Excellent
Checkmark
View on Amazon
8
SVBONY SV198 Guide Scope, Mini 50mm Finder Scope with Dual Helical Focuser for Guiding and Searching
SVBONY
SVBONY

9.3
Excellent
Checkmark
View on Amazon
9
Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser
ORION
ORION

9.2
Excellent
Checkmark
View on Amazon
10
SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope with Universal Dovetail Base for Optical Telescope
SVBONY
SVBONY

9.1
Excellent
Checkmark
View on Amazon

About Guide Scope

Click here to learn more about these products.

SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope Guide Scope with Helical Focuser F4 for SG4 QHY5II ZWO SG4 CCD Astronomical Telescope

Versatile 60mm aperture Guide Scope with a built-in helical focuser for precise focusing of potential guide stars will help guide you to capturing higher quality astrophotosan ideal addition to any astrophotographers collection of gear. The helical focuser simply moves the attached device inwards or outwards while maintaining its orientationthis convenient feature means your field of potential guide stars will not rotate as focus is adjusted, further increasing ease of use. For those nights when you don't plan to capture astrophotos exposures, this versatile Guide Scope can double as a straight-through finder scope with an optional 1.25 eyepiece installedFor example, inserting a 25 mm eyepiece creates a 9.6x60 finder scope, or you can insert one Illuminated Centering Eyepieces for use as a finder with illuminated crosshairs for easy aiming. The focuser boasts 8 mm of precise helical focus travelplus telescoping drawtube housing provides up to 35mm of additional back-travel if needed for your particular autoguider deviceNo extension tubes necessary a compression ring fitting keeps any inserted autoguider cameras or eyepieces free of pesky scratches. The Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser also features male T-threads on the focuser collar for secure threaded attachment of guide cameras equipped with female T-threads.

SVBONY SV165 Mini Guide Scope 30mm F4 Finder Scope Guide Scope for SV305 Pro ZWO QHY Orion Auto Guiding Cameras

Compatible with mainstream auto guiding cameras 1.25in and M42 mount interface designed for compatible with SV305 Pro and for Orion ZWO QHY and so on auto guiding camerasSome camera models require additional accessories to assist in focusing. Sharp image Ultra wide band fully multilayer coated lens double glass and the 30mm achromatic optics prevent irritating reflections can bring you bright and clear images. 45mm back focus distance Allows easy and precise focus adjustments and f4 aperture optics provides a very wide field of view which will help to quickly find the target when performing astronomical observations. Nylon-tipped thumbscrews Comes with the mounting rings with plastic tipped screws as not to scratch the scope tube and it can be moved to any position. Quality craftsmanship By using high-level CNC metal processing technology SV165 guide scope has exquisite appearance delicate feel and beautiful shape fine workmanship bringing you visual enjoyment.

SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope with Helical Focuser Finder and Guide Scope Multi-Use for Astronomical Telescope (50mm)

50mm Guide scope will help guide you to capturing higher quality astrophotos. with its 50mm lens and smooth helical focuser, the versatile 50mm multi-use guide scope with helical focuser is an ideal addition to any astrophotographers collection of gear. Multi-use guide scope with helical focuser features a built-in helical focuser that allows precise focus adjustments with zero flexure for rigid performance. obtaining a clear, sharply focused view of potential guide stars is quick and easy with this sturdy scope. High power guide scope features a machined, knurled ring to make fine focus adjustments nice and easy, while a thumbscrew lets you lock-down the focuser in-place once adjustments are complete. the focuser boasts 8 mm of precise helical focus travel, plus telescoping drawtube housing provides up to 30 mm of additional back-travel if needed for your particular autoguider device. This complete guide scope comes with two heavy-duty guide scope rings and a 3.5 long, 1.18wide dovetail mounting bar, which is compatible with dovetail finder scope bases for easy attachment. the dovetail bar features five threaded through-sockets for versatile attachment options. the included guide scope rings feature six metal thumbscrews for precise aiming. The quick guide scope with helical focuser also features male t-threads on the focuser collar for secure threaded attachment of guide cameras equipped with female t-threads.

ZWO 30mm f/4 Mini Guide Scope for ASI Cameras # 30120

Sky-Watcher EvoGuide 50DX 50mm Guide Scope APO Doublet Refractor Lightweight Guide Scope Easy Mounting 50mm Astrograph

EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS This small, lightweight 50mm f4.8 Apochromatic Doublet refractor uses expertly matched ED glass to deliver dramatic, coal-black skies and faithful, contrast-rich views. MOUNT ANYWHERE The EvoGuide 50 DX includes two mounting adapters a machined aluminum finder stalk compatible with all Sky-Watcher finder brackets, and a V-style mounting rail. 242mm FOCAL LENGTH, f4.8, 1.25 helical focuser, finder stalk, Vixen-style mounting plate, prime focus ring. BUILT-IN T-THREADS By using an optional adapter not included, the EvoGuide 50 DX will turn into a fast, low-focal length astrograph.

Orion 8891 Mini 50mm Guide Scope

Compact mini guide scope designed for use with astrophotography telescopes up to 1500mm focal length. Mini 50mm guide scope with bright, wide-field optics puts numerous potential guide stars in view so you'll never have to search for one. Adjustable-aim dovetail guide scope bracket installs on virtually any astrophotography telescope quickly and easily. Very small and compact autoguiding system adds hardly any weight to an astrophotography setup and can conveniently be stashed in an accessory case between uses. Designed for use with Orion StarShoot AutoGuider sold separately and other similar small-chip CCD autoguiders.

Astromania 70mm Compact Deluxe Finder & Guidescope Kit with 1.25" Double Helical Focuser - Guiding with The Mini-Guide Scope: So Astrophotography is Easier and Less Equipment

400mm focal length. With bright, wide-field optics puts numerous potential guide stars in view so you'll never have to search for one Mini-guide tube to quickly find objects and guiding stars, designed both for visual, as well as for photographic use.. Have a built-in worm-focuser with Brass Compression Ring and 2 thumbscrews,88mm focusing range 10mm focusing range with micro-focusing Helical focuser, the rest is by a fixable, scaled drawtube is made possible by an extremely precise focus adjustment.. Take any 1.25 inch eyepieces in your collection, worm-focuser fast focusing. Prevents rotation of the camera and eyepiece. Or use it as a comfortable, large viewfinder to waste less time finding objects in visual observation. It comes with matching pipe clamps and a Synta-style mounting plate to make assembly and installation as easy as possible.. The sturdy metal housing made of black anodized aluminum. Looking out not only solid, but is also very robust. A milled and knurled ring allows easy and precise fine focus adjustments. There is an extension tube locking thumbscrew to hold the extension tube in place, and the other two holes are equipped with built-in hexagonal screws, which you can also tighten the two hexagonal screws with an hex wrench to lock the extension tube if necessary.. Adjustable-aim dovany weight to an astrophotography setup and can conveniently be stashed in an accessory case between uses. Dovetail guide scope bracket installs on virtually any astrophotography telescope quickly and easily..

SVBONY SV198 Guide Scope, Mini 50mm Finder Scope with Dual Helical Focuser for Guiding and Searching

50mm aperture large diameter objective lens collects more light the target in the field of view is clearer convenient to find a target in the sky. Connect telescope camera as a guide scope can be used with other accessories to easily achieve automatic star guidance. Connect Eyepiece as a right-angle correct-image optical finder scope Eyepieces and Prism Diagonal sold separately. Fully multi-coated glass multi layer broadband anti reflection coating double glue lens well made edge coating higher contrast and clearer field of view. Fine focusing double spiral fine focusing and pull out coarse focusing structure simple structure and convenient operation.

Orion 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser

Versatile 60mm aperture Guide Scope with a built-in helical focuser for precise focusing of potential guide stars. Designed for use with the Orion StarShoot AutoGuider and StarShoot AutoGuider Pro both sold separately. Helical focuser collar will not rotate attached autoguider devices during focus adjustments. Can also be used as a deluxe straight-through finder scope with optional 1.25 eyepieces installed eyepieces sold separately. Weighs just 2 lbs., 0.1 oz..

SVBONY SV106 Guide Scope 60mm Multi-Use Finder Scope with Universal Dovetail Base for Optical Telescope

Compatible with finder scopelaser pointer bracket on telescopessynta-style dovetail base can be installed on telescope. Great for adding a second or third aiming device to your telescopeoptimal optical telescope finder scope accessorieswith enhance performance under the stars. Dovetail base work with finder scope or reflex sight bracketinclude two large thumbscrew locksso you can securely attach an aiming device to any telescope. The Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser also features male T-threads on the focuser collar for secure threaded attachment of guide cameras equipped with female T-threads. The focuser boasts 8 mm of precise helical focus travelplus telescoping drawtube housing provides up to 35mm of additional back-travel if needed for your particular autoguider deviceNo extension tubes necessary a compression ring fitting keeps any inserted autoguider cameras or eyepieces free of pesky scratches.