crayford dualspeed

[nickdud]

is it worth adding a ds crayford to my startravel 120, replacing the rack focuser or would i be better off spending my money elsewhere?

if the answer is yes, any ideas on a good make for around 150-200quid?

thanks:)

[Tinker1947]

There's these the look very nice.....

First Light Optics - Baader SteelTrack

[Daniel-K]

the answer is YES my buddy who i regularly observe with fitted the skywatcher one to his 120 and what a difference it makes focusing a breeze and with good focus comes nice viewing

http://www.opticstar.com/Run/Astronomy/Astro-Accessories-Telescopes-Skywatcher.asp?p=0_10_5_1_3_17

[nickdud]

Do the skywatcher ones have screwholes for the finderscope? my rack focuser has the shoe cast on top.

(I'm on the phone, I may be some time;) )

[johninderby]

You can fit a WO type finder base to the SkyWatcher crayford or get a standard Synta base and drill a new central mounting hole so that it will fit directly on the focuser.

Here's the link to the Synta mounting base mod.

http://stargazerslounge.com/diy-astronomer/170215-finder-synta-type-base-crayford-focuser.html#post2104417

John

[nickdud]

Cool. Thanks john:D

(I'm on the phone, I may be some time;) )

[Daniel-K]

did you get one?

[nickdud]

Not yet, payday is next week. Will order online after, weather is rubbish again in leic so no rush yet lol

(I'm on the phone, I may be some time;) )