Celestron Motor for SCT and EdgeHD - Enables Electronic Focusing - Bring Celestial Objects into Sharp, Precise Focus, 94155-A


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Brand Celestron
Model name Focus Motor for SCT & EdgeHD-Mk2
Eyepiece lens description Barlow
Objective lens diameter 42 millimeters
Product Dimensions 16D x 11.5W x 12.5H Centimetres
Focus type Manual Focus
Finderscope Reflex
Item weight 0.57 Kilograms
Global Trade Identification Number 00050234594158
Manufacturer Celestron

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  • The Celestron focus motor for SCT and EdgeHD enables electronic focusing using a computer or Celestron Computerized mount hand controller for remote/hands-free observing
  • Self-powering when connected to a Celestron Computerized mount the mount provides the power When connected directly to a computer USB provides the power
  • Compatible with a wide variety of Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain EdgeHD and Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph optical tubes Check description for full list
  • Motor controls include multiple speed rates automatic goto indexed Focuser position and Focuser backlash compensation
  • Focuser Utility software for Windows provides a simple user interface Also compatible with Celestron PWI

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.75 x 14.22 x 10.92 cm; 570 g
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ Oct. 30 2019
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Celestron
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ TORRANCE, CA, 90503 US
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZHXPQF6
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 94155-A
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ China
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Manual Focus
Manual Focus
Manual Focus
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eye piece lens
Barlow
Brandon
Fiber Optic
Barlow
objective lens diameter
42 millimeters
42 millimeters
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0 millimeters
8 inches
weight
0.64 kilograms
980 grams
150 grams
0.7 pounds
finderscope
Reflex
Reflex
Reflex
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1.57 inches
105 millimeters
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The Focus Motor for SCT & EdgeHD provides electronic focusing for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) and EdgeHD 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 The 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 compatible with the 8” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) the 36cm RASA the 7” Maksutov-Cassegrain and all the EdgeHD optical tubes It can also be used with the 11” RASA but requires the Focuser Retrofit Kit for RASA 11 For 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes only the Off-Axis Guider (#93648) cannot be used when the focus motor is installed due to mechanical interferences There are three options for powering your Celestron Focus Motor 1 When 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 2 If 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 3 You may also opt to use an external 12V DC power source which plugs into the motor’s power jack

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
332 global ratings
Great upgrade for ultra fine control especially for fine focusing for photog
4 out of 5 stars
Great upgrade for ultra fine control especially for fine focusing for photog
Celestron Motor for SCT and EdgeHD - Enables Electronic Focusing - Bring Celestial Objects into Sharp, Precise Focus, 94155-AInsane! if you can afford it, get it. I installed this on my nexstar 6se. Install is dead simple. It does take a up an AUX port so if you are like me and only have one aux, you need to buy at LEAST a 2-1 aux splitter that celestron offers so that you can use other accessories too. For me i use starsense as well as the wifi dongle which also requires another aux, i ended up buying a 3-in-on splitter offered by other third party products here on amazon, and i can use wifi, starsense anda this focus motor at the same time.Gives you really really precise control. You can adjust by way of three sensitivity settings. (fine to coarse adjustment) Controlled via the hand pad if you are using aux. If youre connecting direct usb, to a pc, you can use your pc to control it as well.The motor itself is .... not quiet but neither is it super loud. Just sounds a bit like a small kids' remote control toy car motor. When you top the motor, it does spin a TAD more due to inertia -- its too bat it isnt like a dewalt power drill where the motor stops on a dime with no excess spin -- i'm not sure what the technical terminology is for that ? but i think you understand what i mean. For this price tag, i kind of expected that quick stoppage of motor. NEvertheless you get used to it and anticipate stopping early. I gues you CAN go to level "1" which gives you REALLY slow precise spins.. but that is a few extra menu pressage.Anyway i'm just nitpicking. It's definitely worth upgrading if you have spare money
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Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2023
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I have it on Nexstar 8se and it works well and was easy to install. I use it thru my laptop and not the handset. Nothing seems to work properly using the handset.
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2023
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calibrated first time. No problems
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2023
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Facile à installer, j'utilise pour de l'astro photo
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2024
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Celestron Motor for SCT and EdgeHD - Enables Electronic Focusing - Bring Celestial Objects into Sharp, Precise Focus, 94155-A

Insane! if you can afford it, get it. I installed this on my nexstar 6se. Install is dead simple. It does take a up an AUX port so if you are like me and only have one aux, you need to buy at LEAST a 2-1 aux splitter that celestron offers so that you can use other accessories too. For me i use starsense as well as the wifi dongle which also requires another aux, i ended up buying a 3-in-on splitter offered by other third party products here on amazon, and i can use wifi, starsense anda this focus motor at the same time.

Gives you really really precise control. You can adjust by way of three sensitivity settings. (fine to coarse adjustment) Controlled via the hand pad if you are using aux. If youre connecting direct usb, to a pc, you can use your pc to control it as well.

The motor itself is .... not quiet but neither is it super loud. Just sounds a bit like a small kids' remote control toy car motor. When you top the motor, it does spin a TAD more due to inertia -- its too bat it isnt like a dewalt power drill where the motor stops on a dime with no excess spin -- i'm not sure what the technical terminology is for that ? but i think you understand what i mean. For this price tag, i kind of expected that quick stoppage of motor. NEvertheless you get used to it and anticipate stopping early. I gues you CAN go to level "1" which gives you REALLY slow precise spins.. but that is a few extra menu pressage.

Anyway i'm just nitpicking. It's definitely worth upgrading if you have spare money
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade for ultra fine control especially for fine focusing for photog
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2024
Celestron Motor for SCT and EdgeHD - Enables Electronic Focusing - Bring Celestial Objects into Sharp, Precise Focus, 94155-A

Insane! if you can afford it, get it. I installed this on my nexstar 6se. Install is dead simple. It does take a up an AUX port so if you are like me and only have one aux, you need to buy at LEAST a 2-1 aux splitter that celestron offers so that you can use other accessories too. For me i use starsense as well as the wifi dongle which also requires another aux, i ended up buying a 3-in-on splitter offered by other third party products here on amazon, and i can use wifi, starsense anda this focus motor at the same time.

Gives you really really precise control. You can adjust by way of three sensitivity settings. (fine to coarse adjustment) Controlled via the hand pad if you are using aux. If youre connecting direct usb, to a pc, you can use your pc to control it as well.

The motor itself is .... not quiet but neither is it super loud. Just sounds a bit like a small kids' remote control toy car motor. When you top the motor, it does spin a TAD more due to inertia -- its too bat it isnt like a dewalt power drill where the motor stops on a dime with no excess spin -- i'm not sure what the technical terminology is for that ? but i think you understand what i mean. For this price tag, i kind of expected that quick stoppage of motor. NEvertheless you get used to it and anticipate stopping early. I gues you CAN go to level "1" which gives you REALLY slow precise spins.. but that is a few extra menu pressage.

Anyway i'm just nitpicking. It's definitely worth upgrading if you have spare money
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Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2021
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Simple installation. Works great.
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto!
Reviewed in Mexico on July 1, 2024
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Excelente producto, apenas lo recibí se ve todo bien, aún lo pruebo. Llegó super rápido! Gracias!!!
RoJoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product and does it's job very well
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021
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The motor is really well constructed and mounting it on my Nexstar Evolution 9.25 was very easy. The most important thing to do after installing it is to calibrate it. After that it is very easy to use and it takes away all the tedious shaky focus issue when done manually. The only thing that I may complain is that when using the Hand Controller, the Focuser with it's two options of Move to and Move In/Out is buried deep in the Menu. Everytime after you access that menu, if you need to move the main telescope motor then you have to exit out and use the arrow buttons and then once again go through the Focuser menu. Also, why does Celestron not let us use the up and down arrow keys at the center that are used to move the main motor for using the focus motor as well?
Overall very happy with the product and it is helping me focus easily on objects. If I note down the focus location after once focussing on a particular object (planet in my case), I find it so easy to punch in the same numbers and the Focuser motor very faithfully brings that object in focus. No guess work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just works
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2024
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Does exactly what it should... carefully follow the installation instructions, not overly complex, but there is potential to go wrong.
Mathias
5.0 out of 5 stars Für ein C8 NEXSTAR SCT
Reviewed in Germany on May 1, 2023
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Preis sehr günstig.
Bedienung über Handcontroller okay, über APP nicht gut.
In N.I.N.A integriert funktioniert über entsprechende Treiber. Manuelles scharfstellen problemlos möglich.
Gestern erste Versuche mit Autofocus, funktioniert prinzipiell, leider waren zu viele Wolken.
Klare Kaufempfehlung !
Nachtrag: Autofocus funktioniert jetzt zuverlässig unter NINA.
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Trev Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality product.
Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2021
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The focus motor was ordered for my Celestron Nexstar Evolution 8 telescope. It arrived ahead of time and was very easy to install on the Optical Tube Assembly. It probably took longer for me to upgrade the firmware in the hand controller than the actual focus motor install. The focus motor does work straight away with the Celestron WiFi app.
Overall the unit is quite robust in construction and slightly quieter than the Evolution mount motors.