{"product_id":"focus-motor-for-sct-edgehd-and-rasa","title":"FOCUS MOTOR FOR SCT, EDGEHD, and RASA","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eThe Celestron Focus Motor for SCT and EdgeHD enables electronic focusing using a computer or Celestron computerized mount hand controller for remote\/hands-free observing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eSelf-powering: When connected to a Celestron computerized mount, the mount provides the power. When connected directly to a computer, USB provides the power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eCompatible with a wide variety of Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, and Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph optical tubes. Check description for full list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eMotor controls include multiple speed rates, automatic GoTo indexed focuser position, and focuser backlash compensation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eFocuser Utility software for Windows provides a simple user interface. Also compatible with Celestron PWI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eEnables autofocusing with a camera and third-party software via ASCOM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eIndexed focus position allows the motor to automatically return to a previous focus position and prevents the focus motor from reaching the end of telescope’s mechanical focus travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size: font-weight: bold\u003eCurrently, the focus motor is not compatible with the 9.25” EdgeHD when the optional 0.7x Focal Reducer is installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif color: rgb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eThe Focus Motor for SCT \u0026amp; EdgeHD provides electronic focusing for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) and EdgeHD telescope optical tubes. With the focus motor installed, you can bring celestial objects into sharp, precise focus using your telescope’s hand controller or a computer instead of using the focuser knob. A focus motor is great for visual observers who want to dial in exact focus (especially those with dexterity issues) and a must-have accessory for astroimagers. With a motorized focuser installed, an astroimager no longer needs to be physically near the telescope to focus an image. Combined with computerized control of the mount and camera, the focus motor enables the imager to gather data remotely from a backyard observatory, or even a telescope located hundreds of miles away. As an added bonus, port covers protect the ports while not in use, and the covers cannot be lost due to the tethered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eCompatible Optical Tubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eThe focus motor is compatible with all SCTs from 6” to 14” in aperture that have been produced since the year 2006. It is not compatible with 5” SCTs or older models. It is compatible with all EdgeHD optical tubes, the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA), \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003e the 36cm RASA, \u003c\/span\u003eand the 7” Maksutov-Cassegrain. It can also be used with the 11” RASA, but requires the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/products\/focuser-retrofit-kit-for-rasa-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgb(253, 130, 4); transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003eFocuser Retrofit Kit for RASA 11\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eCurrently, the focus motor is not compatible with the 9.25” EdgeHD when the optional 0.7x Focal Reducer is installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePower Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eThere are three options for powering your Celestron Focus Motor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 15px 0px 15px 20px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: initial; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eWhen using a Celestron computerized mount, you can power and control the focus motor through the mount using the supplied AUX cable. This allows control from the mount’s hand controller (NexStar+ or StarSense) or a computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eIf you are not using a Celestron mount, you can power and control the focus motor from a computer USB port. You will need a user supplied USB A-to-B cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eYou may also opt to use an external 12V DC power source which plugs into the motor’s power jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eCompatible Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 62, 72); font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eCelestron offers a free Focuser Utility program for computer control. The Celestron PWI software can also control the focus motor. To use third-party focuser control software, an ASCOM driver is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013467304047,"sku":"94155-A","price":361.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/94155-A_Focus_Motor_for_SCT_and_EdgeHD_01_570x3802x__53470.jpg?v=1766554013","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/focus-motor-for-sct-edgehd-and-rasa","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}