I tried (and failed) with an OAG on my two scopes using a ZWO ASI585MC as main camera and ASI290MM as my guide. I decided to keep it simple and go back to a guidescope. This was simple to setup and although I havent used it extensively, thanks to the clouds, it just works. This coupled with the great price makes it a bargain.

Although supply chain issues delayed it's arrival, I'm pleased with the look this relatively inexpensive guidescope. Thus far there's been no chance to use it properly, but the item itself is wholly fit for purpose. It's also worth recording my gratitude towards the staff at FLO for their amazing pre-sales advice and support - this alone will ensure I return again and again as a customer.

After having an email chat with FLO (recommended to chat with these guys, their expertise shows and really helps) i decided to purchase this as a replacement for the red-dot finder on my Celestron EdgeHD 8".

The idea for this was to pair it either with an eyepiece to be used as a finderscope or with my ZWO ASI120MC-S camera for use as a guide-scope (which i had already). Although not the best camera for this task it was something for me to play around with having been new to guiding and so not wanting to spend too much at the first stage before i understand and think about buying something more expensive

To mount the scope i also needed a finder shoe/base and the Baader (2457000A) was recommended for my setup. The bonus was that i found an additional mounting spot for the red-dot...bonus!

The scope came nicely package. The focuser is stiff but a few turns and draws sorted that out; to focus you first pull/push the focus tube to acheive a rough position then fine tune with a twist: both rough and fine positions are locked with a thumb-screw.

1.25" eyepieces or cameras are attached by the nose-piece. Two screws keep these pieces in place and i never felt that it wasnt secure.

Alignment was easy with the 3 screws on each of the rings.

Viewing with the eyepiece gave a nice field of view, the only thing i need to make this even better would be to use an eye piece with a cross-hair.

As a guide-scope, i am still learning with PHD2 but i found the process with the software easy to do. The software finds a star without a problem and has managed to keep within 1 degree while guiding (with the astro-gods on my side!). I realise that this setup, and with the focal length of the scope, to be on the lower limit of what is achievable but i find its good for purpose and a great budget finder-scope/guider-scope. Easy to setup and wont break the bank

Excellent piece of kit, well engineered, easy to focus, light weight.

Upgraded my ZWO 30mm to this one. Using the ZWO120MM Mini on it and it's a great match, much easier to focus that the ZWO.

Luckily I emailed FLO for some advice before purchasing a guidescope and guidecam. I almost bought one that wouldn't have been suitable for my set up. With the help and expertise from Chris I was able to make the right decision and learned a ton from him too in the process. I'm never disappointed with the service from FLO, it always exceptional.
The guidescope itself is very well made. I would urge anyone who is buying a guidescope or guidecam to use Flo's guiding calculator online or drop them a quick email.

well made, easy to focus . recommend