Bushnell Refractor Focus Tube to Diagonal Attachment

Questor · Guest

I bought a cheap Bushnell Banner Astro 78-1500 60 x 800 telescope without anything attached to the small end. I don't know much about telescopes in general, but could someone tell me what I need to connect the diagonal to the focus tube? It has a 1-5/16" female thread hole. Is there an adaptor or clamping ring that I'm missing? Maybe someone could tell me exactly what to call it and direct me to a source? Many thanks to a great forum.

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5517

Hi

That's not a part you will get from a dealer, as manufacturers don't offer such items to dealers to sell to customers. This is a replacement part, available only from the manufacturer. Only other option is to shop used.

Contact Bushnell at (800) 423-3537 or visit their website
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Questor · Guest

Thank you Joanie - I will see if they still offer the part. I'll post the story if it is interesting or useful.
Tim

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5517

Hi Tim

You are very welcome. Let us know, as yours is a very common story. Lots of folks find these scopes buried in a closet or pick one up at a flea market.
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