Celestron Focus Motor for SCT and EdgeHD
Introducing the Celestron Focus Motor, a game-changing accessory for your Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT), EdgeHD, and RASA telescope optical tubes. This focus motor revolutionizes the way you observe and image celestial...
Introducing the Celestron Focus Motor, a game-changing accessory for your Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT), EdgeHD, and RASA telescope optical tubes. This focus motor revolutionizes the way you observe and image celestial objects by enabling precise electronic focusing through a computer or Celestron computerized mount hand controller, offering a hands-free, remote observing experience.
Effortless Powering Solutions
The Focus Motor is self-powered in multiple ways for your convenience. When connected to a Celestron computerized mount, the mount itself provides the necessary power. Alternatively, a direct computer connection through USB can also power the motor. For those not using a Celestron mount, an external 12V DC power source can be used, plugging directly into the motor’s power jack.
Wide Compatibility Range
Designed to be versatile, the Focus Motor is compatible with an array of Celestron optical tubes, including a wide variety of Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, and Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph models. Notably, it's now compatible with the 9.25” EdgeHD. However, it's important to note that it's not suited for 5” SCTs or models produced before 2006.
Advanced Motor Controls
The Focus Motor offers an array of control features, such as multiple speed rates, automatic GoTo indexed focuser position, and focuser backlash compensation. Its indexed focus position allows the motor to automatically return to a previous focus point and prevents it from overreaching the end of the telescope’s mechanical focus travel.
Enhanced Astrophotography and Observation
This motor is a must-have for astroimagers and a significant enhancement for visual observers, especially those with dexterity issues. It allows astrophotographers to focus their images remotely, essential for backyard observatories or remotely located telescopes. Moreover, tethered port covers protect the ports when not in use, ensuring they are never lost.
Software Compatibility
Celestron provides a free Focuser Utility program for computer control, and the focus motor is also compatible with Celestron PWI software. For those preferring third-party focuser control software, an ASCOM driver is required.
Whether you’re a visual observer or an astrophotographer, the Celestron Focus Motor for SCT and EdgeHD transforms your telescope experience, offering precision, convenience, and remote focusing capabilities.
Specifications
Motor: | DC servo motor |
Spur gears: | Brass, 1:1 gear ratio, 35.2mm diameter, 42 teeth |
Focuser shaft coupler: | Aluminum clamping sleeve |
Microprocessor: | NXP Kinetis series, Arm Coretex-M4 core |
AUX port power: | Powered by Celestron computerized mount AUX port, connecting cable supplied |
USB port power: | USB3 or USB2 providing at least 900mA |
DC jack power: | 12V DC, 1A, 5.5mm (0.21") and 2.1mm (0.08") tip positive plug |
Compatibility: | All SCTs produced after 2006 except 5" SCT, all EdgeHD, RASA 8", RASA 36cm, 7" Mak-Cass |
Speed rates: | 8°/sec , 32°/sec , 128°/sec |
Focuser Steps per Revolution: | 1000 steps |
Weight: | 15 oz (.42 kg) |
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