focuser fitting

[Andrew*]

I'm considering upgradign both my single speed focusers to dual speed 8)

I'm looking at the Antares focusers on http://www.scopesnskies.com/cat/astronomy-aids/observing-aids.html and wondered whether they'll fit my scopes (Synta ED80 and 200mm newt). Does anyone have any experience with these focusers?

Cheers

Andrew

[barkis]

Have you won the lottery Andrew?

[Andrew*]

I think I would have something more like moonlites...

[iancandler]

Yes Antares do one for synta refractors.. but make sure its the right one.. the one for the newt shoudlnt be a problem, though if it had a 1.25" focuser originaly you may need to enlarge the hole for the new 2" focuser, and drill new mounting holes.

The dual speed focusers do make a difference but I have never used the Antares ones, as I fitted a WO one on my old sentinal and the ZS66 has one on already.

My brothers first comment on trying the sentinal with the WO dual speed fitted was " wow!!! thats in a completely different league now"

[Andrew*]

thanks ian