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Originally Posted by Slawomir
I am sure Ron Newman from Moonlite will have or can custom make a flange for your scope. It would be best to email them and ask.
2.5" Motorised focuser + motorised rotator from Moonlite is a pretty awesome combo IMO.
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That'd be very nice indeed... also very pricey!
I did another brief test last night, I think I'll definitely need motorised focusing with the Esprit. Not sure what the difference is between this and every other scope I've owned that necessitates it, but it is what it is. I also discovered that even after my adjustment, trying to focus near zenith is impossible with the focuser. I'll have to try it again, although I'm not sure I'm going to be able to reach a balance that will enable me to focus at all positions without it becoming so tight that I won't be able to motorise it.
I'll be trying to build my own motorised solution, which should cost < $100. I had planned on buying one, but it looks like it should be achievable to DIY and that beats paying $630 to land a Sharpsky.
Also going to be short on funds again as my EQ6 is up the creek... getting huge, image-ruining spikes in RA now, as well as worsening DEC backlash, so I'm requesting a refund and planning to upgrade to the AZ-EQ6.