Orion SkyLine Deluxe GLP-to-Telescope Bracket
- Mounting bracket for use of a SkyLine Green Laser Pointer (GLP) as a"finder scope"
- Sturdy ABS bracket holds GLP and fits the dovetail finder scope base of most Orion telescopes
- Makes pointing any telescope super easy. Laser beam shows exactly where your telescope is aimed
- No need to crouch in odd positions as when peering through a standard finder scope!
- Spring-loaded X-Y adjustment screws enable quick alignment of GLP with scope. GLP sold separately
Product Description
Now you can use the SkyLine Green Laser Pointer (GLP) to aim your telescope! This dual-ring ABS bracket holds the GLP and mounts like a standard finder scope. The bracket's dovetail foot fits the finder scope base of most Orion telescopes, as well as our dovetail mounting bases. The spring-loaded X-Y adjustment thumbscrews enable quick alignment of the GLP with the telescope. The SkyLine GLP makes pointing any telescope super easy. The green beam shows exactly where your telescope is aimed. No need to crouch in odd positions to peer through a standard finder scope! Bracket includes an On/Off thumbscrew collar for the GLP, which allows continuous On functionality while you align on your target object. SkyLine GLP sold separately.... More >>
Orion SkyLine Deluxe GLP-to-Telescope Bracket
I purchased an Orion green laser pointed to use at astronomy seminars. I found it to be a great resource for pointing out things to people who were outside with me. I didn’t add the telescope bracket until later. I considered it to be a bit of a toy that I didn’t need. I didn’t have much trouble finding what I wanted to look at, how was this technotoy going to help?
I was wrong! It now takes seconds to move from one target to another. I don’t have to bend over and try to look throught the tiny eyepiece of a finder scope. I simply flick on the switch and place the green beam on my target, then turn off the switch and my target is in the eyepiece.
It is true that laser pointers drain batteries, if left on. But the pointer doesn’t need to be left on more than about four or five seconds at a time. (Imagine locating your target in seconds!) It is true that this bracket is made out of plastic. It may be fragile, but no more fragile than the laser pointer itself. I am glad that it is light weight.
If you spend much time under the stars, and if you plan to use a laser pointer to show the stars to friends, do yourself a favor. Step up to the next level and supercharge your scope’s finder.
Rating: 5 / 5
a little over priced i thought but a great addition to my telescope. glad i bought it and laser
Rating: 3 / 5
This isn’t a bad product, it will hold the laser pen of any brand not just the Orion’s. The issue I have with this is it’s mostly made of plastic and would probably break if dropped. Also be careful with the power ring, the turn screw can fall off easy, and good luck finding it if it does…
Just a word of advice, using a laser pen during the winter months is costly due to quick battery drainage, the cold air just saps the life of any type of battery you use. I would love to see a way to get a DC power supply for these laser pens.
All in all, if you want to use a laser pen as your spotting scope. You will really enjoy this product. Just treat it with care!
Rating: 4 / 5