Focuser Question

[stanlite (Grady)]

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...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 (Brendan)]

Their web-page is a little difficult to navigate but here they are.

[leinad (Dan)]

Feathertouch rock; you wont regret it

[jamespierce (James)]

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.