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JMI Telescopes MOTOFOCUS Electric Telescope Focusing Motor
JMI Telescopes MOTOFOCUS is a motorized electronic focusing mechanism that affixes to your Celestron NexStar 5 SE, 6 SE, 8 SE, or C6-SGT telescope's focuser. It pushes on to your Schmidt-Cassegrain's focusing knob without any tools needed, and can be quickly detached for transport.
MOTOFOCUS operates off of a supplied 9-volt battery; with a bit of practice, you'll be able to adjust your focuser in increments much smaller than the width of a business card. In particular, springing for the MOTOFOCUS gives you much more enjoyable high-magnification viewing from your scope, with finer control over the image and much less user-induced vibrations.
- Installs/uninstalls in seconds without tools
- Improves viewing experience via finer control of image and more stable viewing time
- Requires 9-volt battery (supplied)
- Made in the USA
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- Easy to use (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy (3)
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Comments about JMI Telescopes MOTOFOCUS Electric Telescope Focusing Motor:
The moto focuser really gets rid of any vibration caused by focusing manually. It is a must for any visual user.
The only thing I didn´t like is the cheap plastic motor cover, it would have nicer if it was metal, but this has no influence on what it is supposed to do.
Great product!
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Convenient
- Easy To Use
- No more wiggles
- Strong Construction
- Widely Compatible Adapter
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about JMI Telescopes MOTOFOCUS Electric Telescope Focusing Motor:
I always wanted a motofocus, but never got around to it until today. I have had this for 3 weeks now and it is a godsend. No more wiggles at the focuser. I just simply press one button or the other, depending on whether I want in-focus or out-focus, expecially with a Denkmeier power switch. It may take a few seconds more, but at least the scope is not wiggling from me touching it. I would recommed this item for anyone doing visual observing. When changing eyepieces or slipping in a barlow and then re-focusing, this is one handy item. It may cost a pretty penny up front, but like all astronomy accessories, it is cost effective. Have the item for 10 years and it comes out to 16.90 a year. A great investment!
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Widely Compatible Adapter
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Astrophotography
- Travel
Comments about JMI Telescopes MOTOFOCUS Electric Telescope Focusing Motor:
AT FIRST WHEN I GOT THIS I THOUGHT IT WAS CHEEP AND NOT REALLY THAT GOOD, BUT AFTER USING IT FOR A FEW WEEKS, ITS AMAZING HOW MUCH IT TRUELY HELPS OUT IN THE FINER ADJUSTMENTS IN FOCUSING. WELL WORTH THE MONEY
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Batteries
- Price: $1.25
What's in the Box
- 9V Alkaline Battery (Coppertop)
- 1-Year Warranty
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