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A black 5x24 replacement finder sold for compatible Koolpte 80/600 telescopes, with no optical specification beyond the 5x24 in the title.
Koolpte sells this black 5x24 finder as a replacement for its own 80/600 telescope. The listing says it helps locate and center targets, replaces lost or worn finders, and asks buyers to check model and color compatibility before ordering.
5x magnification and 24 mm of aperture. Nothing else is published: no field, no image orientation, no reticle description, no bracket type.
If you own a Koolpte 80/600 and the original finder is gone, this is the matching part. For other telescopes, the unknown bracket is the risk; a SVBONY 5x24 describes its bracket in full, and a red-dot finder suits any telescope with a dovetail shoe.
In daylight, center a distant object in a low-power eyepiece, then turn the finder’s adjustment screws until its crosshair sits on the same spot.
On November 7, 2026, Amazon.com listed it at about $11 from a third-party seller.
Figures as Keepa reported them on the day this page was last updated. Stock and pricing shift without warning.
Prices quoted in this text were read on November 7, 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
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| Aperture | 24 mm (0.94 in), from the 5x24 in the title |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 5x, from the title |
| True field of view | Not published by the maker. |
| Image orientation | Not published by the maker. |
| Bracket fitting | Not published · sold for compatible Koolpte 80/600 models; the maker asks buyers to verify model and color compatibility |
| Reticle illumination and eye relief | Not published by the maker. |
| Amazon reference | B0H2DQ2WT6 |
| EAN | 0716597722781 |
The listing does not describe the bracket. It is sold for Koolpte 80/600 models, and the maker asks buyers to verify compatibility. On another telescope, measure the finder base first.
If the telescope has a standard dovetail shoe, a red-dot finder or a 9x50 is often a better choice. If it uses a fixed bracket, an exact replacement is the simplest fix.
In daylight, point the telescope at a distant treetop or pole with a low-power eyepiece, then adjust the finder's screws until its crosshair sits on the same spot.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $11 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 7, 2026.
A Koolpte 80/600 whose own finder has been lost or broken
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for telescopes and observing optics and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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