8" Newtonian Focuser

[Shanorton (Shannon)]

I was looking to upgrade the focuser on my Skywatcher 200P-DS from the original one but can't seem to find many good options locally online. Can anyone recommend a great low profile focuser apart from the Baader Steel track? Thanks!

[TrevorW]

Only one worth the money Moonlite

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

I have the same telescope and am also planning to upgrade the focuser. I have considered numerous options (Baader, Feathertouch, Prima Luce Esatto, Moonlite) and will most likely be going with a Moonlite CRL (2.5 inch) with the V3 high-res stepper motor

[Shanorton (Shannon)]

Thanks for the reply guys, I will check out the Moonlite focuser.

[ChrisV (Chris)]

I got a 2" moonlite direct from USA. They come up in classifieds if you're after second hand.
You only need the fancy two speed focuser if you aren't going motorised focuser. Made my own stepper focuser and slip clutch, but their one looks really nice.

[Rory]

I just installed the Cyck focuser on my 150p from Aliexpress and it seems great so far!

[SB (Chris)]

Originally Posted by Shanorton

I was looking to upgrade the focuser on my Skywatcher 200P-DS from the original one but can't seem to find many good options locally online. Can anyone recommend a great low profile focuser apart from the Baader Steel track? Thanks!

I’m looking to upgrade the focuser for my Quattro. Was there any reason the Baader Steeltrack was excluded?

[SB (Chris)]

Has anyone used the Baader Steeltrack focuser? If so how does it perform?
Thanks