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William Optics 2" Dual Speed R&P SCT Focuser with DDG

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Brand William Optics
Part Number F-DDGSCT
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NEW William Optics Digital Display Gauge (DDG) Rack & Pinion SCT focuser for serious astronomers and astrophotographers

William Optics is proud to present this innovative device, the first ever seen on an astronomical telescope. This prominent, revolutionary design is primarily geared towards serious astronomers and astrophotographers. The Digital Display Gauge - DDG - allows you to take precise focusing readings down to two decimals instantly. With this new device integrated into your telescope you will no longer need your old red flashlight during observations or imaging of the night sky!

This premium 2" 360-degree rotatable DDG focuser comes with two locking screws on angled positions for heavy load applications, a silk-smooth 2-speed microfocuser, a 2" to 1.25 " adapter, and a thermometer installed into the focuser knob! A robust stainless steel rail on the underside of the focuser drawtube eliminates any focuser slop.

This product is designed to last a lifetime and work with virtually any standard SCT/MC telescope. Note that your telescope must have a standard male SCT thread which is a 2"/24 TPI thread.

• 2" SCT DDG Focuser: Schmidt-Cassegrain / Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope rotatable rack and pinion focuser with 1:10 dual speed microfocuser.

• Fits both Celestron and Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes with a standard 2" / 24 TPI male thread.

• Includes 2" to 1.25" adapter and thermometer.

Specifications:
- Minimum focuser height (with 1.25" adapter) = 4.11" (104.5mm)
- Maximum focuser height (with 1.25" adapter) = 5.30" (134.5mm)
- Minimum focuser height (without 1.25" adapter) = 3.71" (94.1mm)
- Maximum focuser height (without 1.25" adapter) = 4.88" (124.1mm)
- Tube travel = 1.18" (30mm)
- Focuser weight (with 1.25" adapter) = 2lb-10.1oz (1193gm)
- Focus knob diameter = 1.57" (40mm)
- Microfocus knob diameter = 1.26" (32mm)
- Maximum outer barrel diameter = 3.54" (90mm)
- Maximum microfocuser assembly width = 6.08" (154.5mm)
- Thread: Standard SCT female thread (2" / 24 TPI)
- Scale on focuser drawtube: Yes
- Rotatable: Yes
- Dust plug: One 1.25" dust plug included

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5.0 (Based on 2 Reviews) 100% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by R of Whidbey Island, WA.
      1413590400
      Oct 17, 2014

      5.0 SCT focuser

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Accurate

      Cons:

      Comments:

      William optics makes the best gear, quality throughout. Still learning to use the digital readout. Very sensitive and accurate focuser.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

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      Review by Steve65 of Australia.
      1369872000
      May 29, 2013

      5.0 Great Focuser

      Pros:

      Accurate,Strong Construction,Easy to Use

      Cons:

      Comments:

      WOW Great Focuser very strong great build quality, silky smooth.
      Have it on a Meade LX200 GPS 10" You just have to watch out if you are going up to view objects at the zenith your diagonal will hit the forks if the draw tube is out.
      I'm on a wedge so I don't have that problem.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com

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      Specifications

      Manufacturer William Optics
      Focuser Telescope Type SCT