A good focuser is just as important as the optics. Electronic focus control and precise mechanics are a must, especially for astrophotography. Here you will find a large selection of suitable "hardware".
.style1 { border-color: #fefefe; border-width: 0; background-color: #ffffff; } TS Optics - T2 Extension ringLength: 15 mm Accurate manufactured T2 extension ring with an overall length of only 15mm excluding T2 external thread
The rack and pinion focuser is suitable for do-it-yourself construction or improvement of an 8" Newtonian telescope and also accepts correctors with 3" diameter.
Suitable for telescope tubes with 230mm to 250mm diameter
Including 360° rotation and tilting possibility
2" connection and auxiliary thread M82x1 (female) for adapting large correctors for astrophotography
Micro-reduction for precise focusing
The bearing of the extension tube is decoupled from the adjustment via gear drive (rack-and-pinion)
The rack and pinion focuser is suitable for do-it-yourself construction or improvement of a 10" Newtonian and also accepts correctors with 3" diameter.
Suitable for telescope tubes with 230mm to 250mm diameter
Including 360° rotation and tilting possibility
2" connection and auxiliary thread M82x1 (female) for adapting large correctors for astrophotography
Micro-reduction for precise focusing
The bearing of the extension tube is decoupled from the adjustment via gear drive (rack-and-pinion)
ESATTO 3" is the robotic microfocuser perfect for many telescopes like large refractors, Ritchey-Chrétiens or Cassegrains, specifically designed for astrophotography.
Crayford style focuser with 28 ball bearings
Specially designed for very high load capacity (up to 8 kg) with no flexure
Low profile design with only 77 mm thickness
25 mm focuser travel with an incredible resolution of 0.04 microns per step!
Special adapters available to easily connect to many different telescopes
Remotely controlled from EAGLE or any Windows computer, with dedicated control software or ASCOM drivers
USB-C connector offering greater reliability and can be connected to any USB type port thanks to the included cable
Remote control with WiFi from any smartphone, tablet or computer and ESATTO Virtual HandPad app also for visual use!
Many camera threaded adapters available with stop ring on the camera side to rotate and keep the camera in the optical axis
ARCO port to easily connect the ARCO camera rotator to the ESATTO without the need for additional data or power cables