Crayford Focuser

[ccdscopeman]

Is anbody know if there is a Crayford focuser readily available that will fit my SW ST80? I've been trawling the net but can't seem to find a direct replacement that will fit the OTA tube.

Andy

[Polar Bear]

These guys do one ScopeStuff

No idea on service or reputation, maybe other members have dealt with them ?

Paul

[Stu_2011]

I had a Crayford on my old ST80 that I sold. It was a GSO one that I bought from Ageno Astro in the US. They don't seem to sell them direct in the UK. They do single and double speed ones, the double speed ones will end up costing £150 by the time it's imported from the US so not cheap. It was good quality and I shouldn't have old the scope but....

You can buy an Opticstar AR80 gold scope with a Crayford focuser for that money and people rate those above the ST80s

I replaced the ST80 with another ST80 and this time I used a Skywatcher electric focuser, works really well and only £50

Thanks

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[beatlejuice]

These guys do one ScopeStuff

Jim at Scopestuff is great to deal with, about 6 orders in the last 14months and no complaints with great service when I have called him.

Eric

[beatlejuice]

Dont no how to delete this post, NOT the one above.

[johninderby]

There is the TS Monorail Focuser that is available with the 86mm flange that will fit the ST80. (£169.00) A very good focuser.

http://www.modernastronomy.com/accessories.html#accFocusers

Also the GSO crayford with 86mm flange direct fom TS (£135.00 delivered)

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p775_2--Crayford-refractor-focuser---1-10-micro-transmission.html

Or get the TS Adapter to fit 2" Crayford Focusers to 90mm Tubes (£32.00 delivered)

That will let you fit most of the readily available crayfords to the ST80. It's not just for the Steeltrack focusers.

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p770_Adapter-for-2--Steeltrack-Refractor-focusers-to-90mm-tubes.html

John