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Astro Essentials v2 2" Dual-Speed Low-Profile Crayford Focuser for Newtonian Telescopes

£189.00

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Model: ae_2_foc_newt_v2
Part Number: Q229M-BN-V2

This v2 model has a removable 2" eyepiece holder that reveals a female/internal M54x0.75 thread for direct threaded connections.

This low profile CNC machined 10:1 dual-speed Crayford focuser replaces the regular focuser fitted to Skywatcher, Celestron and Orion Optics Newtonian telescopes.

Suitable for apertures 8-12 inches (tube diameters 9-15 inches).

Features

Utilises existing bolt-holes so it is easy to fit.
Silky-smooth dual-speed focusing.
The V2 Focuser includes a removable 2" Eyepiece Compression Ring adapter. Once removed, the drawtube features a female M54x.75 thread.
An Astro Essentials M54 to M48 adapter is available for direct camera connection.

The low profile 24mm drawtube is perfect for astrophotography and includes 2 x 15mm drawtube extensions, suitable for visual astronomy, even when using long focal length 2" eyepieces!

Accepts 1.25" or 2" eyepieces and grips them securely without marring their nosepiece.

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A Solid Focuser and direct swap on a Skywatcher 200p

14 December 2023 | Peter

This V2 Low-Profile Focuser replaced the single speed focuser on my Skywatcher 200p.
A direct replacement, it was much more centred within the tube than the original part and no need to buy additional screws required to fit. This comes with accessories for use with an Eye Piece, DSLR or dedicated Astro cam. The 1.25 adaptor is quite a snug fit when using an eye piece but I'd rather that than it be too loose. The dual-speed action is very smooth and the unit feels of very good quality. There are some potential gaps around the moving inner tube for light to creep in, but this is easily fixed by adding some 5mm neoprene strips around the edges. There is absolutely no movement when loaded with a heavy DSLR/Astro cam which I am very happy with and would definitely recommend as an upgrade.

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a huge improvement on the standard Skywatcher focuser

06 October 2023 | Bernie

I bought this to replace the standard focuser on a 1-year-old Skywatcher 200p - The holes line up perfectly to use the existing screws & bolts to fit it. There are gaps on each side where the focuser mount meets the tube but these were easily plugged using some offcuts of the sponge packaging material.
The focuser itself is outstanding in build and quality - a huge improvement on the standard Skywatcher focuser - fine focusing, along with a Stella Lyra 5mm planetary eyepiece and I have Jupiter bright and clear with the bands clear, and Jupiter's moons clear and in focus.