Changing focusers...

From: Archer Sully (archer@No-Spam)
Date: Mon Oct 01 2001 - 21:34:59 MST

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    Mark McConnell wrote:
    >
    > I also have a question about changing the focuser on my Parks 6" Newt. From
    > a 1 1/4 to a 2" and can't seem to get much help from retailers. I am trying
    > to learn what I can from a book called Telescope Optics but it is a bit
    > heavy and may take a while to figure out. (HELP).
    >

    What sort of help do you need? I use a JSL focuser (get 'em from
    TAC's own Crazy Ed). JMI also has some nice focusers, and don't
    forget Moonlight <http://www.focuser.com> or the Feathertouch, which
    many people believe to be the nicest focuser currently going.
    Be prepared to pay for a nice focuser, though.

    Telescope Optics aka, Ruuten and VanVenrooij, won't help you to
    much, as its just theory, no practice. I'll just say that a 2"
    focuser is a good idea even if you only use 1-1/4" EP's, because
    its easier to baffle effectively, and all the really good focusers
    are available only in 2".

    -- archer



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