Hi All,
As you know I have ED80. Am looking at potential for getting an electric focus unit (not necessarily auto) just being able to drive via hand held control box. Does anyone know of a relatively cheap solution - dont seem to be able to find much scanning web. The focus on my Orion ED80 looks same as this (which I think is the same as the Skywatcher one).. Cheers, John.
http://www.company7.com/orion/graphics/Orion80EDFocuser500476.jpg (http://www.company7.com/orion/graphics/Orion80EDFocuser500476.jpg)
There are others but here's one
http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-auto-focuser_d1434.html (http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-auto-focuser_d1434.html)
If you're planning to go the full auto route at some stage, JMI or Lakeside seem to be the weapons of choice
Thks Mick - Not sure it fits ED80 though it doesn't mention it? Cheers, John
John, apparently it does
http://www.pulsar-optical.co.uk/prod/generalaccessories/skywatcher/autofouser.html (http://www.pulsar-optical.co.uk/prod/generalaccessories/skywatcher/autofouser.html)
Hi John,
I believe that is a ED80 in the image even though it is a Skywatcher and not an Orion, but I think they are very similar, and is the same one I adapted to fit on the back of the SkyMax 150 Pro, which works fine for me, but I think would be adequate for a non remote focuser.
Have a look on Ebay as there are some on there from time to time.
Tony G
Cheers Mick, Tony - I appreciate your help - John