auto focuser on an orion starblast 4.5

[Boomanchoo27]

Was wondering if i can put this The Orion AccuFocus Electronic Telescope Focuser on my starblast 4.5

[Astrosurf]

I wish I could help, but as FLO (this site's sponsor) sell them, why not send them an email (that's the best way to contact them). They're extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I hope you can use the autofocuser as I'd be lost without mine.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/

Alexxx

[Boomanchoo27]

Thanks for the info. I will definitely send them an email.

[Cornelius Varley]

It probably won't fit without some form of adaptation. The Orion accufocus unit is made by Synta who also make the Skywatcher brand.  The Orion telescopes that the focuser will fit have a Skywatcher equivalent, the Starblast 4.5 isn't one of these.  Also, the Skywatcher version doesn't fit the smaller reflectors (76 /114 / 130), although some people have modified it to do so.  An alternative might be a diy option using two model aircraft servos (check youtube for videos).