new focuser

[lavoisier]

Evening all,

I bought a Skywatcher 120 Evostar(second hand) a couple of weeks ago but have only just got it out to observe tonight. The focuser is extremely course and I am having trouble getting anything into proper focus although a couple of times I've been lucky with Jupiter. The focuser actually moves off target when being focused it has to be turned so firmly.

I am thinking of a new focuser but don't quite know where to start. What type is best bearing in mind that the scope was only £170? How easy would it be to fit and what type would fit my scope? I am thinking of a dual focuser of some kind.

Also the smallest eyepiece I can seem to get any image with is 10mm. Should I be able to go smaller than that?

All suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

Paul

[perrin6]

Can it be fixed ? - someone my know how to take it apart.

[perrin6]

I meant 'may' know !

[angusb1]

Forgive me if I'm asking a simple question but is the focus lock screw done up tight while you are trying to turn the focuser?

[lavoisier]

Think I should have tried it all out in the daylight first. I found a tiny screw that seems to lock the fouser. When I undid it it seemed to turn easier. Feel a bit of a fool now. Unfortunately clouds stopped me trying it out. Still it may save me some money for other things.

Thanks

Paul

[lavoisier]

Sorry Angus just seen your reply and yes it was. Thanks for the help, lord knows I need it.

Paul

[angusb1]

You should have seen my antics with my first equatorial mount

Glad to help, clear skies!