{"product_id":"celestron-focus-motor-for-sct-and-edgehd","title":"Celestron Focus Motor for SCT and EdgeHD","description":"\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--18930283970735__main_product_tabs_K87Yci\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabcontent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content-wrapper page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-content-1\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content\" data-state=\"active\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Focus Motor provides electronic focusing for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT), EdgeHD, and RASA 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Optical Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 also compatible with all RASA optical tubes, all EdgeHD optical tubes, and the 7” Maksutov-Cassegrain. The older RASA 11 (91075) is compatible with the focus motor but requires the Focuser Retrofit Kit for RASA 11. \u003cspan\u003eThe RASA 11 V2 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91076)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is compatible with the focus motor without a retrofit kit needed. \u003c\/span\u003eFor 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes only, the Off-Axis Guider (#93648) cannot be used when the focus motor is installed due to mechanical interferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three options for powering your Celestron Focus Motor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\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\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\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--18930283970735__featured_collection_dTrrex\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48333183418539,"sku":"94155-A","price":259.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8944\/0683\/files\/93648_off-axis_guider_01_cadc9488-2f2c-4dea-8d9c-677a8dc67987.webp?v=1792572242","url":"https:\/\/astronomycity.com\/products\/celestron-focus-motor-for-sct-and-edgehd","provider":"Astronomy City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}