Finderscope Extender

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I created this because I was running into issues with finding enough space between my telescope and finderscope when viewing straight up, making it difficult to position my eye properly. A little extra height makes a big difference. Also, since I'm into astrophotography and have a guidescope mounted on top of my main scope, which peeks through the gap between the focuser tube and the finderscope, adding a 15-degree tilt to the extender gives the guidescope more room to view. This design fits any standard finderscope and shoe, with slightly tapered holes that allow for self-tapping M4 screws to securely hold it in place. The exact configuration may only apply to my specific setup, so I've included a Sketchup file for you to adapt it to your own needs. Standard printing and infill settings work well, but you might want the print to be reasonably firm. There's a small bridge for the notch at the back, giving you the option to print support material or not.