127mm Apo at Astrofest

[allan gould]

Houghy beat me with the photo, but here is my replacement moonlite focuser on my 127mm imaging setup. Am testing it out soon but I'm happy that it has a great focus lock as well as being collimatable. Best money Ive spent in a while, except for my xy shifter and TVGuider.
If Im going to spend that sort of money on a focuser I want it NOTICED.

[allan gould]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

At the risk of my life - -here is the new focuser I have only just received for the 127ED - and I got it in blue.

Holy smoke, David you sure tread on the knife edge - but at least you may die with a smile on your face

[AlexN]

not if he dies before first light

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by allan gould

Houghy beat me with the photo, but here is my replacement moonlite focuser on my 127mm imaging setup. Am testing it out soon but I'm happy that it has a great focus lock as well as being collimatable. Best money Ive spent in a while, except for my xy shifter and TVGuider.
If Im going to spend that sort of money on a focuser I want it NOTICED.

MIne is MEADE BLUE and I am sure it will stand out as it has a real big shiny chrome bit (the motor) - everyone like chrome look

I am looking forward to testing this out when I do the operation. As you can see from ALans great images at the beginning of his thread - I look to getting something like this or better. As for the collimation, this is uncharted waters for me? Alan I noticed that the original focuser has a small grub screw locking the flange in place, and the moonlight one does not (only the case for me)?

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by AlexN

not if he dies before first light

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

They are lovely images Allan.

[allan gould]

David
Unlock the old focuser by loosening the grub screw and then the whole focuser unscrews. Screw on the new focuser. There is nothing to lock it in but it snugs up tightly with no movement. Collimation is done with the push-pull system inside the new focuser.
Have fun. I really wanted the collimation adjustment as when using the 127mm at very high power I noticed a slight off centering in the airy ring around a bright star. Just knowing it was there was enough and it will need the very slightest of touches to make it perfect.
MEADE BLUE?????????, but David it aint a Meade (just yet).
Ric- Jeanette, thanks for the kind words. Im getting there.
Allan

Originally Posted by h0ughy

MIne is MEADE BLUE and I am sure it will stand out as it has a real big shiny chrome bit (the motor) - everyone like chrome look

I am looking forward to testing this out when I do the operation. As you can see from ALans great images at the beginning of his thread - I look to getting something like this or better. As for the collimation, this is uncharted waters for me? Alan I noticed that the original focuser has a small grub screw locking the flange in place, and the moonlight one does not (only the case for me)?