{"product_id":"baader-sky-surfer-v-night-day-design-red-dot-finder-ssv","title":"Baader Sky Surfer V (Night \u0026 Day Design) Red-Dot-Finder (SSV)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBaader Sky Surfer V (Night \u0026amp; Day Design) Red-Dot-Finder\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDemilitarized giant illuminated Red Dot Visor (RDV)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally this product had a military function, hence it is built like a tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith both jump covers flipped open, the unit works as a terrestrial as well as an astronomical Red Dot Finder for straight through aiming with both eyes open, featuring a sharp 2 MOA red dot with 11 brightness set points. The eight dimmer light settings are intended for night work against the sky (the 3 brighter settings are for daytime use).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith both jump-covers closed, the unit works as a safe daylight solar finder, projecting the solar disc through a 1.5 MOA (minutes of arc) pinhole onto a 40 mm wide rear 2 MOA reticle. The reticle is applied onto a yellow UV-blocker for added safety against accidental straight viewing. The projected solar image can be centered onto the reticle without looking straight through the finder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo not loose sighting stars, the view though the SkySurfer V is markedly brighter compared to regular gunsight red dot visors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll lenses and optical windows of the SkySurfer V are fully multicoated for maximum starlight throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe optical body and all adjustments are waterresistant, fogproof and shockproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkySurfer V comes fully assembled with anti-dew extensions and jump covers mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures of the SkySurfer V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully multicoated lenses provide increased light transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated red dot reticle is highly visible in daylight and dimmable for unimpaired night vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited eye relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with both eyes wide open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Color does not impair nightvision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 mm deep added dew-shields on either side prevent fogging of the lenses and work as a perfect straylight shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 mm elevation of Universal Red Dot Mount enables effortless aiming – even when mounted onto the optical tube of a Newtonian telescope (most low profile red dot aiming devices dont provide enough \"face-space\" between telescope and finder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady out of the box: Extension tubes and jump covers readily mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront jump cover features a 1.5 MOA center hole to work as moisture release when closed after use and to work as daylight pinhole projector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear jump cover features a 40 mm yellow UV-blocked window with integrated opaque reticle with 2 MOA (minutes of arc) center hole to catch the solar image projected by the front 1.5 MOA center hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification: 1x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjective Lens Diameter: 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReticle: Illuminated, 2 MOA (minute of arc) Red Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment Gradation: 1 MOA per click \/ 48 clicks per revoution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterresistant and Fogproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: 1 CR2032 (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits directly on 11mm Weaver micro gunrails, and with standard adapter (not included) onto Weaver- und Picatinny rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 210 mm (8.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 310 g (base: 55g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSky Surfer V - scope of supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSky-Surfer V basic optical module (Fits directly onto 11mm Weaver micro gunrails. When reversing the clamping brackets, the SkySurfer V directly fits onto all standard rails (20 mm) of Weaver and Picatinny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pc. 35 mm optical tube extensions (mounted on optical body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront jump cover #2957311 with 0.7 mm through-hole to work as solar \"camera obscura\" when cover is closed (mounted on extension tube)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear jump cover with yellow glass cover with opaque crosshair reticle and UV\/IR blocking filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaader Universal RDM Red Dot Mount #2457010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaader Standard Base #2457000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkySurfer V Red Dot Reticle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNocturnal Red Dot Size: 2 Minutes of arc (2 MOA), provides a most (unleserlich???) \"vanishing point\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaylight Red Dot Size: 3 Minutes of arc (3 MOA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with both eyes wide open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Color does not impar nightvision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 variable illumination settings (3 settings for night vision)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithium battery with up to 4000 hours lifetime at #1 nocturnal dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTest Review:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead here a test review about the first version of the SkySurfer V on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/astro-baby.com\/reviews\/finder_scopes\/finder_scope_review.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eastro-baby.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Observation Safety Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore pointing the telescope towards the Sun make sure that both jump covers are securely closed and snapped into place. Now the solar image is being projected onto the rear-side reticle. The position of the bright solar dot on the reticle can be seen from any sideways angle. It is not necessary and not recommended for solar work to position the eye straight behind the line of sight and to eye the solar dot from straight behind. Now center the yellow solar dot into the middle of the reticle by using the telescope mount controls. If found convenient, indicate your own center mark onto the reticle with a pencil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePay utmost attention to safely cover the front aperture of your telescope (or any other optical device aiming at the Sun) with a suitable solar filter, for instance AstroSolar® film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"data-table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"first odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eMANUFACTURER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eBaader Planetarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eSKU (#)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e2957315\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eEAN CODE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e4047825040220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cspan z=\"\" class=\"tooltip\" data-tooltip=\"Die Vergrößerung wird oft als die\" in=\"\" r=\"\"\u003eMAGNIFICATION (X)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e1x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eOBJECTIVE LENSES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eFINDERSCOPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eIlluminated, 2 MOA (minute of arc) Red Dot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eADJUSTMENT GRADATION\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e1 MOA per click \/ 48 clicks per revoution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eWATERPROOF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eWaterresistant and Fogproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eBATTERIES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e1 CR2032 (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eDOVETAIL COMPATIBILITY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eFits directly on 11mm Weaver micro gunrails, and with standard adapter (not included) onto Weaver- und Picatinny rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eLENGTH (MM)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e210 mm (8.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eWEIGHT (KG)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e310 g (base: 55g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"last odd\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"label\"\u003eCOLOUR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaader 2 year warranty : \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alpineastro.com\/pages\/returns?srsltid=AfmBOoqAi7RLBqy8sZbq5vne4zdOLwAmKuaaiwr7Os5UK4_ns84HXekz\"\u003eReturns and Warranty Policies — Alpine Astronomical LLC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/1172\/0013\/files\/skysurfer_v_giant_red_dot_finder.pdf?v=1605720001\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkySurfer V - Giant Red-Dot Finder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46349011321061,"sku":"BAA-SSV (Baader #2957315)","price":212.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1_03ac8b24-d3d2-40fb-b9e3-1839b9e6f002.webp?v=1732392077","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/baader-sky-surfer-v-night-day-design-red-dot-finder-ssv","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}