5P9865A Pinhole Solar Finder for Telescopes

Align a properly equipped solar telescope by reading a projected dot instead of looking through an optical finder. The 5P9865A uses pinhole projection onto a target screen. It is for astronomy users who already follow appropriate solar-observation precautions.

• ✅ Align from a projected target — A pinhole creates a sun spot on the internal screen.
• ✅ See the centring reference — A crosshair gives the projected dot a clear target.
• ✅ Keep the accessory compact — A small aluminium body adds a separate alignment tool.
• ✅ Match an existing mounting shoe — The finder uses a compatible finder-base arrangement.

An alignment accessory, not a solar filter

The projected dot helps point a telescope without using a conventional optical finder. Check the mounting shoe and alignment procedure before use.

This accessory does not make an unfiltered telescope safe. Never look at the Sun through an unfiltered telescope or finder; use appropriate verified solar-observation equipment and instructions. A mounting thumb screw is not included.

Technical details

• Model: 5P9865A
• Method: pinhole projection
• Body: black anodised aluminium
• Screen: acrylic with crosshair
• Weight: approximately 39 g
• Package: 1 solar finder
• Mounting thumb screw: not included
• Solar-filter function: none

Add a compatible projection finder to an appropriately equipped solar-observation setup.

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