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focuser options for SCT

Started by gonzosc1, 02/29/2004 04:43PM
Posted 02/29/2004 04:43PM Opening Post
I'm currently using a 2" AP visual back on my 10" LX200.
I've installed the focuser thrust bearings on the stock focuser and also have the mirror lock bolt. image shift is very little while focusing and really doesn't bother me until I get down to around 9mm-7mm orthro EP's.
What are some focuser options to keep a 2" light path. I know this doesn't matter when I'm at high power with 1.25 EP
but I do use a few 2" EPs also and would like to keep the 2" path. I also do a little web caming.
From what I can see the NGF-S uses the standard SCT output threads and I would lose the 2" path.
Are there any other focuser options for SCT?
or I'm I being to picky about this whole thing? LOL
Posted 02/29/2004 06:07PM #1
JMI has some adapters (Large Format mounting Adapters (ADPT3SCTL, ADPT4SCTL) that will allow you to keep the full 2" light path. Check out the section on SCT Aadpters on their website.

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