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# 9X magnification precision adjustable illuminated reticle 50mm bright lens Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope, Black (93781)

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** € 105.89
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## Summary

> 🌌 Upgrade your stargazing game with precision-lit clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope, Black (93781) by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** € 105.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pinpoint Accuracy:** 9X magnification combined with a double-crosshair reticle ensures you lock onto stars and deep-sky objects with surgical precision.
- • **Crystal-Clear Targeting:** 50mm lens delivers bright, sharp images with a wide 5º field of view for effortless celestial navigation.
- • **Intuitive Viewing Angle:** Right-angle, correct-image design keeps your view upright and natural, making star-hopping as easy as reading your favorite app.
- • **Customizable Illumination:** Battery-powered red glow reticle with adjustable brightness lets you maintain night vision while never losing your target.
- • **Effortless Setup & Support:** Quick-install dovetail bracket with oversized thumbscrews plus a 2-year US warranty and expert support keeps you star-ready.

## Overview

The Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope (model 93781) is a premium upgrade for Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, featuring a 50mm lens with 9X magnification and a 5º field of view. Its right-angle, correct-image design offers natural orientation, while the battery-powered illuminated double-crosshair reticle ensures precise alignment in low-light conditions. Easy to install with a dovetail bracket and backed by a 2-year US warranty, this finderscope is trusted by amateur and veteran astronomers alike for enhanced celestial navigation.

## Description

The Celestron 9x50 Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Illuminated Finder is a great upgrade to the stock finderscopes found on many Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. The 50mm optics produce bright, sharp images with a magnification of 9X and a 5º apparent field of view. Meanwhile, the right-angle, correct-image design keeps objects right-side up and left-to-right correct, making it easier to locate objects as well as track them as they drift through the field of view. The eyepiece module can be rotated left or right so you can find the perfect viewing angle. The double-crosshair reticle etched in the eyepiece makes it easy to center an object, whether you are aligning your computerized telescope or finding deep-sky objects on your own. The reticle can be focused separate from the finder itself. A battery-powered illuminator lights up the crosshair with a soft, red glow, and the illumination can be easily adjusted by turning the on/off knob. The Celestron 9x50 RACI Finder comes with a sturdy bracket consisting of two rings and an integrated dovetail. Adjusting the alignment of the finder is easy with the oversized thumbscrews. The dovetail allows for easy attachment to and removal from most Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD optical tube assemblies without affecting the alignment of the finderscope.

Review: Celestron RACI Illuminated finderscope -- lots of nice features for new and veteran astronomers. NO instructions, but workable. - A pending 4-star... UPGRADED Dec 2015 to 5-stars: I retired my factory finder in favor of this RACI + Definitely easier for matching charts to the cosmos for navigating. + Definitely appreciate the parallel reticle, you can place your intended target in the center box. + Definitely appreciate the illumination, thought it would not be bright enough, but have been using lowest light and then turning off (saves the batteries) All seems OK with this finder, with the major exception there are NO INSTRUCTIONS. Not a big thing for those familiar with eyepieces, focusers and other telescopic equipment, but it would be nice to have SOMETHING, whereas the finder arrived with NOTHING. At the very minimum someone needs to ID the batteries for eventual replacement! Newcomers will find this exasperating. After 30 minutes of fiddling, the finder is now ready for some star-time; will update this review after ward, but it looks like a nice finder. I have been using a Telrad finder on my 8-inch SCT, and like it for the illuminated reticle and wysiwyg (what you see is what you get) view for star-hopping. It is however, not magnified, still very ok for general celestial navigation (planetary, constellations, major galaxies, nebulaes and clusters), but I wanted to try this magnified, illuminated and "upright" wysiwyg finder for a large telescope with deeper capabilities. Pros: 1) double crosshairs, meaning parallel vertical and horizontal lines (etches actually) so that you can place your target inside the crosshairs for a precise alignment. This means of course that your new snazzy RACI and your optical tube are 100% in agreement. Not always the case, and stars being what they are keep moving on us, or us moving relative to them. 2) Having your intended object appear "correctly" (upright, wysiwyg) as shown on star atlases and charts makes star-hopping easier for us amateurs. 3) I use an 11" Celestron SCT that has a big optical tube, so having the right-angle makes sighting (ie, "targeting") far easier than with the original factory in-line finder. ps on the absent instructions: this RACI uses the same mounting method as the factory finder -- 1 fixed set-screw (spring loaded), and 2 adjustable set-screws for exact adjustment. If your RACI body moves, notice a hex allen set-screw within the fixed spring loaded screw, one that can be tensioned for a more secure placement and alignment of the RACI. I had to increase that adjustment tension as the RACI body was "too soft" and easily moved. Not a big thing, just look for that buried allen screw. Cons: none technical. My RACI arrived with some scuffs and smudges and a noticeable scrape down to the bare metal near the mount, and it appeared to be somewhat put together but sloppy. Also a number of dirt/dust particles here and there inside the optics as if this unit had been partially disassembled. "In" as is requiring partial disassembly and blowing out the foreign debris. This leads me to believe this was once someone else's and they returned it. I hope to add positive feedback after it's been in service a while.
Review: Great Little Finder - The Celestron Illuminated RACI finder works great. When I first got it, the illuminator was missing. Before I was going to hassle with desertcart for a return, I double checked the box one more time and found the illuminator in the bottom. Assembly was easy except I got a metal burr in my thumb when adding the illuminated reticle. By removing the included base bracket, which took some manipulating to find the sweet spot in the lock screws, it slid right in place of my old finder with no extra work. As for using it, the illuminator is extremely touchy and comes on sometimes just looking at it. I’ve unnecessarily drained the battery figuring all that out. As for aligning it, it just took a few adjustments with the two variable screws to get it right in there. No need to try the more permanent screw which is admittedly, tucked down so it’s hard to get a screwdriver on it. The reticle is just right with double lines and a nice square in the middle to set the alignment star. I still need to zero it in using Polaris but it was good enough with a nearby light pole during daylight. Right now, I’m struggling to learn how to operate the main telescope mount. The field is nice and wide and in combination with the illuminated reticle, does the job. Once I’ve star aligned the scope, if I ever get that far, I won’t even need the finder until the next session. Overall, a great product even though there are no instructions, which I have to admit, I didn’t need anyway. Highly recommended.

## Features

- A GREAT UPGRADE TO STOCK FINDERSCOPES: The 50 mm lens produces bright images with a magnification of 9X and a 5º apparent field of view. The right-angle, correct-image design keeps objects oriented correctly for easy, intuitive pointing and aiming.
- BATTERY POWERED ILLUMINATOR: The crosshair lights up with a soft, red glow. It's easy to adjust or tun off the illumination if desired.
- ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-CROSSHAIR RETICLE: Stars aren't obscured by the reticle so you can see and center them with pinpoint accuracy.
- EASY TO INSTALL: Includes a double ring bracket with integrated dovetail.
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DEOM534 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58 in Telescope Finder Scopes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (434) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | 93781 |
| Manufacturer | Celestron Acquisition LLC |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches |
| Release date | June 13, 2003 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Compatible Devices:** Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Non-specific
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Individual Focus
- **Item Weight:** 16 ounces
- **Model Name:** Illuminated RACI Finder Scope
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 50 Millimeters
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.5"D x 6"W x 5.5"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Dovetail mount

## Images

![Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope, Black (93781) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UmKYU8xyL.jpg)
![Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope, Black (93781) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WgAtJb2oL.jpg)
![Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope, Black (93781) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cu56cGJqL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Celestron RACI Illuminated finderscope -- lots of nice features for new and veteran astronomers. NO instructions, but workable.
*by J***K on December 8, 2015*

A pending 4-star... UPGRADED Dec 2015 to 5-stars: I retired my factory finder in favor of this RACI + Definitely easier for matching charts to the cosmos for navigating. + Definitely appreciate the parallel reticle, you can place your intended target in the center box. + Definitely appreciate the illumination, thought it would not be bright enough, but have been using lowest light and then turning off (saves the batteries) All seems OK with this finder, with the major exception there are NO INSTRUCTIONS. Not a big thing for those familiar with eyepieces, focusers and other telescopic equipment, but it would be nice to have SOMETHING, whereas the finder arrived with NOTHING. At the very minimum someone needs to ID the batteries for eventual replacement! Newcomers will find this exasperating. After 30 minutes of fiddling, the finder is now ready for some star-time; will update this review after ward, but it looks like a nice finder. I have been using a Telrad finder on my 8-inch SCT, and like it for the illuminated reticle and wysiwyg (what you see is what you get) view for star-hopping. It is however, not magnified, still very ok for general celestial navigation (planetary, constellations, major galaxies, nebulaes and clusters), but I wanted to try this magnified, illuminated and "upright" wysiwyg finder for a large telescope with deeper capabilities. Pros: 1) double crosshairs, meaning parallel vertical and horizontal lines (etches actually) so that you can place your target inside the crosshairs for a precise alignment. This means of course that your new snazzy RACI and your optical tube are 100% in agreement. Not always the case, and stars being what they are keep moving on us, or us moving relative to them. 2) Having your intended object appear "correctly" (upright, wysiwyg) as shown on star atlases and charts makes star-hopping easier for us amateurs. 3) I use an 11" Celestron SCT that has a big optical tube, so having the right-angle makes sighting (ie, "targeting") far easier than with the original factory in-line finder. ps on the absent instructions: this RACI uses the same mounting method as the factory finder -- 1 fixed set-screw (spring loaded), and 2 adjustable set-screws for exact adjustment. If your RACI body moves, notice a hex allen set-screw within the fixed spring loaded screw, one that can be tensioned for a more secure placement and alignment of the RACI. I had to increase that adjustment tension as the RACI body was "too soft" and easily moved. Not a big thing, just look for that buried allen screw. Cons: none technical. My RACI arrived with some scuffs and smudges and a noticeable scrape down to the bare metal near the mount, and it appeared to be somewhat put together but sloppy. Also a number of dirt/dust particles here and there inside the optics as if this unit had been partially disassembled. "In" as is requiring partial disassembly and blowing out the foreign debris. This leads me to believe this was once someone else's and they returned it. I hope to add positive feedback after it's been in service a while.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Little Finder
*by F***H on May 5, 2024*

The Celestron Illuminated RACI finder works great. When I first got it, the illuminator was missing. Before I was going to hassle with Amazon for a return, I double checked the box one more time and found the illuminator in the bottom. Assembly was easy except I got a metal burr in my thumb when adding the illuminated reticle. By removing the included base bracket, which took some manipulating to find the sweet spot in the lock screws, it slid right in place of my old finder with no extra work. As for using it, the illuminator is extremely touchy and comes on sometimes just looking at it. I’ve unnecessarily drained the battery figuring all that out. As for aligning it, it just took a few adjustments with the two variable screws to get it right in there. No need to try the more permanent screw which is admittedly, tucked down so it’s hard to get a screwdriver on it. The reticle is just right with double lines and a nice square in the middle to set the alignment star. I still need to zero it in using Polaris but it was good enough with a nearby light pole during daylight. Right now, I’m struggling to learn how to operate the main telescope mount. The field is nice and wide and in combination with the illuminated reticle, does the job. Once I’ve star aligned the scope, if I ever get that far, I won’t even need the finder until the next session. Overall, a great product even though there are no instructions, which I have to admit, I didn’t need anyway. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Celestron Illuminated Reticle Upright View Telescope Finder Scope. A Great Piece of Equipment!
*by M***R on December 14, 2024*

This five degree width of field finder telescope with an illuminated reticle is a superb piece of equipment for use with a reflector or refractor telescope. It is particularly easy to mount on a home-built Newtonian Reflector telescope with a fibreglass optical tube. I simply drilled two holes through the tube with the finder scope in a good position, then tapped the holes with the size of the threaded connectors convenient to use. The optics are coated with anti-reflective material and the illuminated reticle has a red LED light source which has adjustible intensity. This is a convenient feature for centering an object of interest in the center of the eyepiece of the primary optics of the telescope. The upright view is extremely effective in aiming the telescope because the object of interest moves in the same direction as the front of the telescope moves during the aiming procedure.

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