This Baader 2-inch Steeltrack premium Crayford focuser incorporates a number of innovative features:
- The precision ball bearings ride on hardened and polished stainless steel ways that are inset into the thick-walled aluminum drawtube. The large diameter pinion drive also rides on a precision laser cut hardened and polished steel way. This important feature delivers an ultra-smooth motion that is superior to to the rougher motions of an aluminum bearing system and guarantees a smooth focus action throughout the life of the focuser.
- Extra-large focusing knobs and Precision 1:10 reduction gearing.
- Precision pinion drive and bearing assembly for a smooth and robust focus action with minimal drawtube flexure.
- Each Steeltrack incorporates a drawtube locking screw that supports even heavy cameras and eyepieces without flexure or slippage. The knurled lock screw incorporates a swivelling anti-marring brass insert that allows firm clamping of the drawtube without marring or damage to the focusing mechanism.
- Upgradeable motorized focuser coming soon.
- Internal drawtube surfaces are knife edge baffled to eliminate stray light reflections.
- Bronze compression rings permit secure clamping of eyepieces and accessories without damage to accessories.
- Baader precision and quality. All parts are precisely machined and their high surface quality make the Baader Steeltrack an attractive compliment to any telescope.
- Graduated markings on the drawtube aid in measuring and repeating focus positions.
The 50.8mm Baader Steeltrack Crayford Focuser for refractors has a back focus of 80mm and includes a 50.8mm to 31.7mm reducer with compression ring. 360 rotation of the focuser is achievable via a single locking screw.
Price includes the Baader 2957085 Steeltrack RT Adapter set which includes a number of adapters including one to to fit Skywatcher 80, 100 & 120 ED PRO series and other Synta manufactured scopes such as the Celestron 6" refractor, Orion's 150mm, 120mm, 100mm, and 80mm refractors, Orion's ED80, ED100, and ED120 and Vixen's ED80FS, ED100SF.
