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Old 09-08-2015, 09:32 PM
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Atmos (Colin)
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Automated Focusing, what path to choose?

Hello everyone,

I know that in the future I do want to go down the path of automated focusing, temperature compensation, so that I can actually get a nights sleep!

The telescope that I am getting in a week or so comes with a United Optics 4" dual speed focuser, being 4" it should be pretty sturdy. There is basically two main ways that I can go moving forward.

1) Keeping the current focuser and attaching a RoboFocus or something of that ilk.
2) Replacing the focuser with a suitable Feathertouch or Moonlite with stepper motor.

Still a little way from getting something, money doesn't grow on any of my trees Just looking for some guidance for the future

Colin
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