Sky-Watcher 120 Auto Focuser ???

[stuartjones]

Hi there to you i am wanting to find out if it is at all possible to get or fit a Auto focuser on my sky-watcher 120 refractor. I don't mind doing a bit of DIY if i have to this can be fun, and also be able to add this to a device to enable computer control.

I have not got this scope yet should be arriving Tuesday, I want to do this as i am planning on building an OBS soon and want the option to remotely control this with the rest of it.

So any advice help or link would be such a great help

Thanks stu :icon_salut: :icon_salut:

[scoobee]

I would send FLO an email, they would be in the know?!

[John]

You can certainly get a motorised focuser to fit on that scope but getting a computer to control it may need some DIY. Here is a link to the motor focuser add-on:

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/skywatcher-auto-focuser.html

[BuzzBomb]

The HiTech hub on the same page as the above link words well with the SW autofocuser. I have one for my Newt. Can't see why it wouldn't work with your frac.

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[dmahon]

It's not an auto focuser, it's a motorised focuser.

If you want automatic, splash out on something from lakeside and maxim DL.

[stuartjones]

Just like to say a quick thank you for the advice so far, I know there are lots of bits out there on line, but it's nice to here what real people think about it. the one on the link from Buzzbomb looks good if I can attach it to a USB device of some kind.