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Move the telescope so that the object you are looking for is in the inner ring to make sure your primary scope is aligned with it.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe base of the Telrad viewfinder is self-adhesive and can be mounted on most telescopic tubes from about 10cm diameter upwards. The length of the base is about 18cm. This base remains on the telescopic tube while the Telrad viewfinder itself can be removed and attached at any time by means of the quick coupling. 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