{"product_id":"pegasus-astro-universal-l-bracket-for-stepper-motor","title":"Pegasus Astro Universal L Bracket for Stepper Motor","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the black-anodised aluminium L bracket that carries a Pegasus Astro stepper motor alongside a telescope focuser. It is the same universal bracket supplied with the Motor Focus Kit v2, sold on its own — for adding a second installation, fitting a motor to another telescope, or replacing a bracket that has been bent or lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L shape is designed to suit most focusers, and the lower section can be swapped for a slimmer rail where a Newtonian or low-profile focuser leaves less room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a Pegasus stepper focus motor\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to move it between telescopes, leaving a bracket on each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre fitting a motor to a Newtonian or a low-profile focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the slimmer rail option matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e after a transport knock or a bracket that has gone missing between sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun more than one telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e and would rather buy a bracket than a second motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack anodised aluminium:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte finish, no reflective surface next to the focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned L shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e shaped to fit most focusers rather than one model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRigid by design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pegasus Astro describes it as hard to bend, with cut rails — a bracket that flexes lets the motor shift relative to the focuser shaft, which shows up as lost steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable lower section:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lower part can be exchanged for a slimmer rail for Newtonian and low-profile focusers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting a Pegasus stepper focus motor to a refractor, Newtonian or low-profile focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaving a bracket on each telescope so one motor can serve several scopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a damaged or missing bracket from a Motor Focus Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Pegasus Astro stepper focus motors\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bracket supplied with the Motor Focus Kit v2, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracket only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Motor couplers, screws and washers come with the motor kit; this is the bracket itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCT installations use a different bracket.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Celestron SCT focus motors mount on an aperture-specific SCT bracket with a pulley and belt, which we stock as separate kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure it will clear your focuser?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us your focuser model and we will look at the fit with you before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the bracket alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has no motor, no coupler and no electronics — it is the mounting hardware for a motor you already have or are buying separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe slimmer lower rail is a separate part.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bracket accepts it, but it does not ship in place of the standard lower section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePegasus Astro publishes no weight or dimensions for the bracket on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 350 g figure on the Motor Focus Kit v2 page covers the motor, bracket and coupler together, so it does not transfer to this part — we have left the weight row out rather than derive one. That is why the listing is not yet available to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant it sooner?\u003c\/strong\u003e Get in touch and we will weigh one off the shelf and get the listing live for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bracket bolts to the focuser body and the motor bolts to the bracket, with the coupler joining the motor shaft to the focus knob. The universal shape means most focusers take it without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with the motor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the bracket only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on a Newtonian?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — that is what the replaceable slimmer lower rail is for, since low-profile focusers leave less clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a Celestron SCT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SCT focus motors use an aperture-specific bracket with a pulley and belt instead. We stock those kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with screws?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screws, washers and couplers ship with the Motor Focus Kit. Tell us what you already have and we will make sure you are not missing anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: the black-anodised universal L bracket that holds a Pegasus stepper motor at the focuser, with a slimmer rail option for Newtonians and low-profile focusers. Buy one per telescope and move the motor between them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54144507707503,"sku":"PEG-UNIV-LBRACK","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/bracket-1_dca68828-f516-492b-a663-94098cd8a387.png?v=1787782223","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/pegasus-astro-universal-l-bracket-for-stepper-motor","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}