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stanlite
15-10-2010, 12:22 AM
Hi all i am looking at getting a new focuser ... trying to decide between a moolite or feather touch. I have the moonlite focuser i need down pat i think just not sure what the goes is with feather touch. would this be the correct focuser for a 8" Newt f5.
http://starlightinstruments.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=45

If so where is the base plate to screw it into the telescope ... a little confused and would love some help please.

Cheers Grady

wasyoungonce
15-10-2010, 08:43 AM
Their web-page is a little difficult to navigate but here (http://starlightinstruments.com/shop/index.php?cPath=2&osCsid=99182d0243f6764e879505549145 389b)they are.

leinad
15-10-2010, 06:07 PM
Feathertouch rock; you wont regret it ;)

jamespierce
15-10-2010, 07:13 PM
I have a moonlite, and it's fine. But if I was starting from scratch I'd buy the feather touch, it's just better built, the bearing setting is nicer. When I wear out my moonlite (which is inevitable given the design) it will be replaced by a feather touch.