[ubique (Hugh)]

Hi Peter, In answer to your questions; the nose of the turret is 2 inches, it will either fit into the Meade Zero Image Shift Focuser or any 2 inch focuser like a Moonlight etc. or it will fit directly onto the back of the Meade by a custom made adapter I forgot to photograph or mention in the ad, this eliminates using the electric focuser and shortens the setup. Depth measured from the base of the nosepiece to the back of the turret is 115mm the knobs and handle extend a little further. Regards it hitting the base of the forks, that would depend on which model Meade you have and the eyepieces used, however viewing things at the zenith even with the standard diagonal isn’t comfortable and I usually avoid objects that high up. How far you can point towards the zenith also depends on the length of the eyepieces used.

Regards the electric focuser, I found it better to eliminate it from the setup and connect directly to the back of the SCT. If you focus and lock the mirror in place then focus each eyepiece in turn by positioning them in the Turret and locking them in place you eliminate the need to focus at all as each eyepiece will be in focus as they are rotated into position.
Regards,
Hugh

Originally Posted by mozzie

hi hugh,
wondering does it go into the back of the meade at 1 3/4" or is it 2"..as the back of my meade is 2" then an electronic focuser...also how deep is it wondering with the meade electric focuser it may hit the base of forks..
thanks peter