Focuser upgrade?

[recceranger]

Guys,

anyone suggest a decent focuser upgrade for a SW MAK 150 Pro?  It's the later variant that takes the right thread size

[Dave In Vermont]

I have the same telescope. What I did was put on a GSO Dual-Focus 10:1 Crayford Focuser - the ones made for SCT's - which is pictured here on this site in the US:

http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_fsm1.htm

I'm sure you can find one over there. It's silky smooth and just plain sweet.

Enjoy -

Dave

[johninderby]

Budget?

Not cheap but very good.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/baader-diamond-steeltrack-focusers/baader-steeltrack-diamond-sc-for-sct-telescopes.html

Cheaper

https://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/SkyWatcher_Dual_Speed_Focuser_For_SCT_Telescopes.html#SID=1690

And I'm not going to bother linking to anything Feather Touch.  

            John

 

Edited March 12, 2017 by johninderby

[Dave In Vermont]

That TS Focuser IS a GSO - just re-branded for that shop.

Here's a shot of mine. Look similar?

Best wishes -

Dave

<EDIT> I just checked back. Seems the link to the TS-branded was removed by it's author. I'll add it below here so as to avoid anyone becomming confused:

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p781_TS-Optics-2--Crayford-Focuser-for-Schmidt-Cassegrain---Dual-Speed.html

I'd check your local shops, and buy the best priced one.

 

 

Edited March 13, 2017 by Dave In Vermont

[recceranger]

Dave/John,

Many thanks for links.  Certainly food for fought.  I think perhaps the GSO or SW should hit the mark.

Again, thanks fellas