pluck
11-07-2011, 10:45 PM
I have just purchased a William Optics FLT 132, and have replaced the DDG focuser with a Feathertouch. The DDG is brand new, save a few trial runs, and is boxed and ready to ship. The focuser comes ready to attach directly to an FLT 132. Any other telescope would require an adapter of some sort.
It's a very solid focuser - no slip even under heavy loads due to what is a nice locking system. The updated WO crayford design is very beefy, and the LED output works well (though not really my thing). If you have an older FLT 132 this could be a nice upgrade - particularly if you're unhappy with the older focuser.
According to WO, the focuser is worth $598 USD to replace, but I'd be happy to sell it for $250 plus shipping. It includes the default 2" eyepiece ring (ie, everything that was attached to the new telescope).
Feel free to PM me for extra details.
Paul
It's a very solid focuser - no slip even under heavy loads due to what is a nice locking system. The updated WO crayford design is very beefy, and the LED output works well (though not really my thing). If you have an older FLT 132 this could be a nice upgrade - particularly if you're unhappy with the older focuser.
According to WO, the focuser is worth $598 USD to replace, but I'd be happy to sell it for $250 plus shipping. It includes the default 2" eyepiece ring (ie, everything that was attached to the new telescope).
Feel free to PM me for extra details.
Paul