Inverted Sextant Scope

[clausont]

My wife had bought me a Russian Cho-M sextant a while back. I am now ready to try to start learning how to use it. The problem is that it seems to have come with the up-side-down scope and I don't think that would quite make it any easier to learn to use (nearly impossible?).
I understand that there are replacement scopes that may work on this sextant. Does anybody have any information on where I might look to find the correct scope or any suggestions on what to look for in a scope for this model?
With that said, does anybody have any experience with this model of sextant or know anything about its accuracy and quality?
Thanks

[Lodesman]

The inverting scope is a higher magnification (6 or 7x) which is meant for use with the minor (faint) stars. Not at all good for general use and certainly not for learning. Celestaire carry non-magnifying sight tubes which would be suitable for learning as well as with moon, sun and brighter bodies http://celestaire.com/catalog/products/0510.html
What you really need is a 3.5 or 4x40 scope - apparently you can get one here: http://landandseacollection.com/id289.html

Have fun with it.

Kevin

[clausont]

Thanks Kevin - I appreciate this information. I will check with them.

[Bart Carpentier]

Hi Clausont,

Did you manage to solve the problem with your Russian sextant? I happen to have the exact same problem ...

Bart

[roverhi]

On my old Tamiya, never used either of the scopes that came with it. Worked fine just sighting through the ring that was supposed to hold the scoop for doing sun shots.

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by Bart Carpentier

Hi Clausont,

Did you manage to solve the problem with your Russian sextant? I happen to have the exact same problem ...

Bart

Bart, that post is about 7 years old, so a response from the OP is a bit unlikely!

Good luck in your quest... celestial is fun (but I love my gps).

Jim