Archive for the ‘Focusers’ Category
Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
USB Focus Motor Control Interface Review
Review of USB Focus Motor Control Interface.
Price: 109.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
USB Focus Motor Control Interface – Product Warranty: One year
Type of Product: Telescope Accessories > Focusers
This product allows you to control the Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focuser by way of a USB port and software on your PC. If you are already using a computer, this provides a way for you to focus your telescope without fumbling around in the dark for the focuser hand controller. The FCUSB also eliminates the need for a battery to run your focuser, since the motor is now powered directly from the USB port of your computer. Using the free FocusPal software, you can control the speed and direction of your motor with just mouse clicks! Third-party software that supports the ASCOM Focuser standard will also work with the FCUSB using the FCUSB ASCOM driver (may not work for all systems). Includes 8′ cable.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Orion Basic 1.25″ Rack-and-Pinion Focuser Review
Review of Orion Basic 1.25″ Rack-and-Pinion Focuser.
Price: 28.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion Basic 1.25″ Rack-and-Pinion Focuser – Product Warranty:
Product Type: Telescope Accessories > Focusers
This newly designed focuser offers all the precision most telescope users will ever need. Now with improved universal base made of durable plastic to fit Newtonians of 4″ aperture and larger. Aluminum eyepiece holder ring. Dual knurled focus knobs turn smoothly even with gloves on. A fine upgrade for a lower-quality focuser, or a worthy component for a home-built scope. Accepts 1.25″ eyepieces. Has 1-15/16″ of focus travel. Racked-in height 3-1/4″.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Orion 2″ Crayford-Style Focuser Review
A review of Orion 2″ Crayford-Style Focuser.
Price: 81.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion 2″ Crayford-Style Focuser – Product Warranty:
Type of Product: Telescope Accessories > Focusers
Upgrade your Orion reflector with a quality 2″ Crayford-style focuser. Designed to replace 2″ rack-and-pinion focusers on Orion telescopes, the Crayford-style focuser provides an unmatched level of focusing smoothness and precision. This deluxe cast-aluminum focuser provides super-smooth roller bearing motion, zero image shift, machined metal knobs, and a tension adjustment control. It has a racked-in height of 2-11/16″ and 1.4″ (35mm) of drawtube travel. It’s internally blackened for greater contrast. Accepts 2″ and 1.25″ eyepieces. The 2″ Crayford focuser has the identical mounting hole pattern and spacing as the 2″ rack-and-pinion focuser on older Orion 8″- to 12″ Dobsonians (except the XT8 Classic) and other 8″ and 10″ reflector tubes, so no new holes have to be drilled. NOTE: For 203mm (8″) f/4.9 and 254mm (10″) f/4.7 Orion reflectors, a #5122 adapter is needed to reach focus. T-thread camera adapter (#5117) sold separately.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focuser Review
Review of Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focuser.
Price: 71.95 USD
Manufacturer: Orion
Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focuser – Product Warranty:
Product Type: Telescope Accessories > Focusers
Focusing a telescope by hand can cause the image to shake or even move completely out of the field of view, especially at high magnifications. But with the AccuFocus electronic focuser, those annoyances are a thing of the past. Using the pushbutton hand controller you get smooth, precise focusing, without vibration. Choose any speed from coarse to very fine. The DC motor installs easily and works with many Orion telescopes. It’s powered by one 9-volt battery (included) in the hand controller. Bracket, hardware, and coil cable are also included.
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