In every telescope, the focuser is attached close to the focal point of the light-gathering optic. Eyepieces can be connected to the focuser. For astrophotography, a camera is attached to the focuser, and the focuser serves to focus the camera.
ZWO
Electronic Automatic Focuser EAF N
$ 276.00
Omegon
Focuser Newton Hybrid Crayford Dual Speed 2"
$ 329.00
ZWO
Rotator CAA
$ 510.00
ZWO
Electronic Automatic Focuser EAF Pro
$ 449.00
Omegon
2'' Newtonian Crayford focuser, dual speed 1:10
$ 169.00
Omegon
2'' SC Hybrid Crayford focuser, dual speed
$ 449.00
Omegon
2'' Crayford focuser for Newtonian telescopes
$ 79.00
Omegon
2'' helical focuser
$ 89.00
Omegon
Pro Focus Motor Estia
$ 269.00
ZWO
Hand Controller for EAF Motor Focus
$ 80.00
Omegon
Rotator CAA M48
$ 89.00
Celestron
Focus Motor for SC- and EdgeHD-Telescopes
$ 346.00
ZWO
Helical Focuser 1.25"
$ 115.00
Skywatcher
2" Crayford Focuser for Explorer Newtonian Reflectors
$ 226.00
PrimaLuceLab
SESTO SENSO 3 focusing motor
$ 322.00
PegasusAstro
FocusCube v3 Universal focusing motor
$ 334.00
ASToptics
1.25" helical focuser (M42/T2)
$ 115.00
Baader
Focuser Diamond Steeltrack BDS-NT 2"
$ 399.00
TS Optics
Focuser R&P RC 2"
$ 299.00
TS Optics
short T2 Helical Focuser & Adapter
RRP:
$ 115.00
Our price:
$ 80.00
Omegon
Rotator CAA T2
RRP:
$ 89.00
Our price:
$ 69.00
Omegon
Rotator CAA M54
$ 129.00
Baader
Focuser Diamond Steeltrack BDS-RT 2"
$ 415.00
Skywatcher
Dual-Speed 2" Low Profile Crayford Focuser for Newtonian Reflectors
$ 323.00
Skywatcher
Rotator EvoStar 72 ED
$ 36.90
Omegon
Focuser Pro 3'' Newton Linear R & P, Dual Speed
$ 279.00
Omegon
Focuser Pro 2'' RC Linear R & P, Dual Speed
$ 239.00
Omegon
Focuser Pro 3'' RC Linear R & P, Dual Speed
$ 279.00
Omegon
Alpha Crayford focuser 2" for Newtonian telescopes
$ 79.00
ZWO
CAA-M42 Adapter
$ 58.00
Omegon
adapter for attaching a 2'' Crayford focuser to a Skywatcher OTA
$ 79.00
TS Optics
Focuser Monorail R96 2"
$ 289.00
iOptron
Electronic Automatic Focuser iEAF
$ 299.00
Skywatcher
Schmidt Cassegrain Dual-Speed 2" Focuser for SCT Telescopes
$ 276.00
TS Optics
Focuser R&P 2.5"
$ 361.00
Lacerta
Micro reduction ratio focuser retrofit
$ 116.00
Skywatcher Crayford focuser on a Newtonian telescopeEyepieces and cameras are usually equipped with connector sockets. Two diameters have been established for the connector socket, which are specified in inches: 1.25" = 31.8mm and 2" = 50.8mm.
The focuser consists of two interlocking and sliding tubes, so that the eyepiece can be moved into focus using a small wheel. Not only eyepieces can be attached to focusers, but cameras as well.
Precise focusing is especially important for astrophotography. Therefore, high-quality focusers with reduction adjustment should be used for this application. For astrophotography, many focusers also have a connector thread, so that the camera is screwed into place instead of being be plugged in.
Simple focusers are adjusted using a rack and pinion mechanism. In the higher quality versions, this rack and pinion is angled and made of brass. Instead of a rack and pinion, the adjustment can also be made by exerting pressure on a special surface. Such focusers are usually referred to as Crayford focusers.
Helical focusers work in a completely different way. Here, the adjustment is made by rotating the inner barrel using a longitudinal screw (helix). One advantage is that a rotary knob is not necessary, which can get in the way, for example, of a guidescope.
As a rule, focusers can also be motorised. This improves focusing accuracy and also allows the remote operation of the telescope.