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GSO 2" Crayford Focuser for Reflectors - Single Speed

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This very high quality, single-speed Crayford focuser for reflector telescopes from Guan Sheng Optical (GSO) is a joy to use. You will wonder how you ever lived without it once you install it!  It will greatly aid in achieving precise focus for visual observations and astrophotography and you will experience very smooth and precisely controlled focuser motion with zero backlash and zero image shift. 

CNC machined from aluminum and anodized black, this focuser comes with a base plate to attach to your reflector telescope.  The inner drawtube glides on 4 precision bearings and a roller shaft and provides 35mm of focus travel. The inner barrel is baffled and painted a flat black to minimize reflections for maximum contrast.

The 2" focuser barrel features a brass compression ring so your eyepieces and other accessories will not be marred by the set-screw. Also included is a 1.25"-2" adapter with brass compression rings that is threaded to accept standard 2" filters.

The focuser also has two large thumbscrews. The thumbscrew on the telescope side can be used to lock the focuser, allowing the use of heavy accessories or cameras without fear or slippage or losing focus. The other thumbscrew on the eyepiece end can be used to adjust the tension of the focuser to achieve a focusing "feel" that you like.  At the easiest (lightest) setting, the focuser moves extremely smoothly. At tighter settings, you can still use heavier accessories without sacrificing much of the smooth focuser action. GSO's rated load capacity for their Crayford focusers is a little less than 6 lbs (2.7 kgs).

Focuser Specifications (With 8"/10" Base Plate):
• Minimum focuser height (with 1.25" adapter) = 3.23" (82mm)
• Maximum focuser height (with 1.25" adapter) = 4.61" (117mm)
• Minimum focuser height (without 1.25" adapter) = 2.83" (72mm)
• Maximum focuser height (without 1.25" adapter) = 4.21" (107mm)
• Tube travel = 1.38" (35mm)
• Focuser weight (with 1.25" adapter) = 1lb-6.7oz (643gm)
• Focus knob diameter = 1.57" (40mm)
• Microfocus knob diameter = N/A
• Maximum outer drawtube diameter = 3.15" (80mm)
• Millimeter markings on focuser drawtube: No
• Rotatable: No (But body can be rotated by loosening two allen screws that connect the focuser to the base plate)
• Dust plug: One 1.25" dust plug included

Please note: Most GSO Crayford focusers have or will soon develop two bearing marks/lines on the upper side of the drawtube. This is caused by wear on the barrel anodizing where is makes contact with the roller bearings. In some focusers, you have to look hard to find these marks. In others, it is very prominent, even for brand new items received from GSO. This does not indicate a defective or used product and is essentially just cosmetic.

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4.8 (Based on 10 Reviews) 100% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Steven M.
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      Jul 18, 2019

      5.0 Service was great. Quick with

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      Service was great. Quick with a quality product at a fair price

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      Review by Gary D.
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      Jul 1, 2018

      5.0 smooth. sturdy, well made

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      smooth. sturdy, well made

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      Review by Donald J.
      1514687308
      Dec 30, 2017

      5.0 GSO 2" Single Speed Focuser

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      Excellent quality and value!

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      Review by MARK S.
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      Oct 13, 2017

      4.0 Quality focuser

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      This single speed focuser I purchase to replace an older style screw tube focuser on a Meade 6SN. This was a manual fork tube mount, so I wanted just a good quality, modestly priced focuser. (didn't need dual speed, short base, etc.). This will make this telescope more user friendly now for switching eyepieces and refocusing with the crayford style tube. Construction is quite good and I have no complaints for its intended application.

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      Review by PARISS of Asheville, NC.
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      Jul 27, 2013

      5.0 Excellent Focuser

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      Lightweight,Easy to Use,Compact

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      I used the focuser on a custom refractor and it worked very well.

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    6. Fred Mullins

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      Review by Fast Freddy of Charleston, WV.
      1303776000
      Apr 25, 2011

      4.0 Smooth Performer

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      Strong Construction

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      Heavy

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      Replaced a well known brand rack and pinion focuser on my 10" hybrid reflector with this unit. The extra mass required a counterweight increase but not excessively so. Focuser is very smooth in operation and great for CCD camera work, but came with two(of the original four) base attachment set screws missing. Otherwise I'm happy with the unit and can readily fix the base attachment issue.

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      Review by ladsantana of Zacatecas, Mexico.
      1303084800
      Apr 17, 2011

      5.0 Great focuser!

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      Strong Construction

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      The focuser have a strong construction, 100% recomended!

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      Review by Danny of GA.
      1250640000
      Aug 18, 2009

      5.0 Very worthwhile upgrade

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      Smooth,Solid build

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      No bells or whistles, just a solid performer. The drawtube is held firmly in place, making precise focus for lunar/planetary viewing much easier to achieve. Noticed a big improvement in collimation, as well. Overall, this focuser improved my entire 'scope and, therefore, my enjoyment of astronomy. Definitely money well spent.

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      Review by mhuston6 of Florida.
      1233619200
      Feb 2, 2009

      5.0 GSO Crayford Focuser for Reflectors

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      Zero backlash,Very nice upgrade,Smooth finish

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      No bad reviews

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      Nice upgrade from the rack-and-pinion focusers!! Zero backlash which makes it the best for the buck when it comes to CCD images! 2" to 1.25" adapter holds the eyepiece right in place unlike some other 2" focusers I've had!! Very nice looking also :-)

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    10. mhuston6

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      May 9, 2007

      5.0 GSO Crayford Focuser for Reflectors - Single Speed

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      Zero backlash, smooth finish, very nice upgrade!!

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      No bad reviews!!

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      Nice upgrade from the rack-and-pinion focusers!! Zero backlash which makes it the best for the buck when it comes to CCD images! 2" to 1.25" adapter holds the eyepiece right in place unlike some other 2" focusers I've had!! Very nice looking also :-)

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Specifications

      Manufacturer GSO
      Focuser Telescope Type Reflector