TPO 2" SCT Focuser - Crayford Dual Speed
- Designed for Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes to fit all standard SCT rear threads.
- The TPO 2 inch Dual Speed SCT Crayford Rear Focuser is custom machined from aluminum and black anodized for good looks and durability.
- 1:10 speeds work for visual applications through astrophotography and rotates a full 360 degrees.
- The TPO 2 inch Dual Speed SCT Crayford Rear Focuser permits use of 2 inch accessories.
- Includes 1.25 inch adapter.
TPO 2" SCT Focuser - Crayford Dual Speed
Do you use a Schmidt Cassegrain telescope? If so, you may have encountered a common problem known as image shift - or difficulty achieving perfect focus. Oceanside Photo and Telescope is here to help with the TPO Dual Speed SCT Crayford Focuser.
In order to pass savings along to our customers, TPO engages the services of a leading manufacturer to custom CNC machine these specialty 2 inch Dual Speed Crayford Focusers meant specifically for the Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope. Aluminum means lightweight, and from there they are then black anodized for good looks and durability. These focusers are designed to fit almost every model SCT - including Meade and Celestron - and are compatible with any standard SCT thread. If you're unsure of the fit, just check your telescope's rear cell for an approximate 2 inch diameter male thread, or contact our experts to insure a perfect match.
Inside the TPO 1:10 Dual Speed SCT Crayford Focuser, you'll find anti-reflection baffles and coatings to keep any stray light to a minimum and provide the best contrast possible. Precision roller bearings incorporated into the tube design allow for smooth functioning on the roller shaft and the black anodized barrel is laser-etched with a millimeter scale to give you 100% precise calibration markings. The focusers stops where you want it to... and stays put. The TPO 1:10 Dual Speed SCT Crayford Focuser will also allow up to 1 inch of focus travel, too!
There's no harsh aluminum screws here to scratch eyepiece barrels. The TPO 1:10 Dual Speed SCT Crayford Focuser uses only brass compression ring fittings that gently cradle your prized eyepieces or 2 inch star diagonals with a secure fit that you'd expect from high quality. As an added bonus, we've included a 1.25 inch to 2 inch adapter, too... So all of your accessories are good right out of the box!
- Minimum focuser height without 1.25 inch adapter: 4.29 inches or 109 mm.
- Minimum focuser height with 1.25 inch adapter: 5.28 inches or 134 mm.
- Maximum focuser height without 1.25 inch adapter> 4.88 inches or 124 mm.
- Tube Travel Length: 0.99 inches or 25 mm
- Focuser Weight (including 1.25 inch adapter): 1 lb-10.5 oz or 751 gm
- Diameter of Focus Knob: 1.57 inches or 40 mm
- Diameter of Micro-focus Knob: 1.02 inch or 26 mm
- Outer Barrel Diameter: 3.3 inches or 84 mm
- Standard SCT Female Thread
- Calibrated Millimeter Markings on Focuser Outer Tube
- 360 Degree Fully Rotatable
- Dust Plug Included
SPECIFICATIONS
| Accessory Type | Focusers |
|---|---|
| Focuser Design | Crayford |
| Focusing Speeds | Two Speed |
| Free Shipping | Yes |
| Manufacturer | TPO |
| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
Customer Reviews
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United StatesTPO SCT Focuser - Crayford
I recently bought a used Celestron C8 which from the documentation that came with it dates the scope from 1984. The optics on this scope are good but I was constantly having issues with fine focus. This scope was modified in 1984 with a Tuthill Star Trap tracking module (which still works very well) and an updated focuser. I had been reading about issues with older C8’s and mirror focus issues and everyone seemed to feel that a secondary Crayford type of focuser was the solution. I saw this TPO Crayford focuser and read reviews on OPT. It looked like the way to go, and indeed it was. Visual viewing was markedly improved much to my surprise. What I thought was in focus I now realize was not as sharp as it could be. While we have poor seeing conditions in the inland empire area of southern CA, this focuser was exactly what this telescope need. A huge improvement. OPT of course is the best at customer service. Thank you OPTcorp
United StatesBig and Heavy
This is a well built unit that is also big and heavy. The quality of the movements, the locking devices and markings are all good but the most important thing to know is that if you have a small SCT such as the Nexstar SE4 or SE5, do not purchase this item as it will not fit on small OTAs. The available space between the focus knob for the primary mirror and the SCT threads on the back of the OTA is to narrow, this prevents the focuser from reaching the threads without the use of an additional extension tube. If you are able to find an extension then be sure to calculate your back focus or you may create another problem.
United StatesOutstanding!
Most of our research instruments are RC telescopes, but we do have one original C-14 that we use for a number of different projects. Likewise, we use several different instruments of varying weight from small and large format CCD cameras to heavy CCD spectrographs on it depending on our project and research needs. This TPO 2” focuser handles the weight of all of them without any instrument sag. The fine movement allows for quick and easy refining of the focus. Moreover, it allows me to get the rough focus using the C-14’s focus knob and then lock the primary in place so there’s zero image shift across the sky. Remainder of the focus is done with the TPO SCT Focuser. Plenty of adjustments to make the setup solid. Excellently designed. If I were forced to purchase another SCT, this gem of a focuser would be purchased with it.
good quality
a very good piece of equipment. very smooth operation
Focused for SCT
Works great and does what I hoped for
TPO 2" SCT Focuser - Crayford Dual Speed
The focuser is very very smooth, much better now to obtain sharp focus with the lack of slack in the Crayford type focuser. It's great!