Celestron StarPointer PRO Telescope Guide Scope - Red Dot Finder, 1x Magnification, 5 MOA Reticle, 10 Brightness Levels, Dovetail Mount, Black

Align your telescope with precision using the Celestron StarPointer PRO, a red dot finder that projects a 5 MOA red dot onto a fully multi-coated glass window, allowing you to aim at celestial objects without magnification. Whether you're a beginner setting up your first reflector or an experienced observer using a catadioptric telescope, this finder's unlimited field of view and parallax-free design make target acquisition quick and intuitive. The rotary dial offers 10 brightness levels, ensuring the dot is visible against any sky background, from bright city skies to dark rural sites.

Key specifications

• Magnification: 1x (non-magnifying)
• Reticle type: Red dot, 5 MOA
• Brightness settings: 10 levels
• Power source: 1x CR2032 lithium battery (included)
• Mounting type: Dovetail bracket (fits Celestron, Sky-Watcher, Vixen-style bases)
• Housing material: Aluminum and durable polymer
• Optics coating: Fully multi-coated
• Adjustment type: Windage and elevation
• Field of view: Unlimited
• Parallax free: Yes
• Eye relief: Unlimited
• On/off switch: Rotary dial with integrated brightness control
• Alignment screws: Two-screw adjustment system
• Optical window material: Glass
• Color: Black

Why choose it

The StarPointer PRO combines a robust aluminum-polymer body with fully multi-coated optics for a clear, bright view. Its two-screw adjustment system allows precise windage and elevation alignment, while the rotary dial provides instant brightness control. The included CR2032 battery means you can start observing right away.

Ideal use cases

• Quick target acquisition for beginners using reflector or refractor telescopes
• Precision alignment for astrophotography setups
• Upgrading the finder on Celestron, Sky-Watcher, or Vixen-style dovetail mounts
• Daytime terrestrial viewing with the red dot visible against bright backgrounds

Good to know

The StarPointer PRO is compatible with any telescope that has a standard dovetail finder base, making it a versatile replacement or upgrade. Its lightweight design (under 200 grams) adds minimal load to your telescope, and the rotary dial allows for one-handed brightness adjustment without losing your target. The red dot is parallax-free, meaning it stays on target regardless of eye position, and the fully multi-coated glass window ensures maximum light transmission for a crisp view of the sky.