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Old 01-03-2014, 10:51 PM
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An automatic focuser

Hi all, I am looking at going automatic with my focuser now that I have a ccd camera and filter wheel. Used to do it manually no worries with the DSLR using Liveview but it is a bit trickier now and much more time consuming.

I currently have a 3.5" Feathertouch focuser (manual). I use Sequence Generator Pro to drive everything so would want something that is going to work with that seamlessly. Would also like to be able to manually move the focuser as well. And the focus motor unit has to come on and off the feathertouch easy so I can still put the scope in its custom box when it is time for it to go to bed.

I have found this that looks very interesting.
http://www.optecinc.com/astronomy/ca...paper_rev2.pdf

Has anyone used one of these? Are there any other suggestions that might be better?

Cheers
Brett
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