microtouch focuser on c11 edge hd

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microtouch focuser on c11 edge hd

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I just set up a new Celestron C11 Edge HD.
I want to automate the focusing. I'm looking at the Microtouch focuser. I looks like I need to add the Feathertouch focuser first. Can someone confirm this please.

I've also been looking at the Celestron focus motor which doesn't require any additional hardware. It's also a lot cheaper.
Anyone familiar with or had experience with either of these focusers?
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    Re: microtouch focuser on c11 edge hd

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    Post by JayTee »

    Sorry, I don't have any info to help, but I am interested in the answers this thread receives.

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    Re: microtouch focuser on c11 edge hd

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    Post by XCalRocketMan »

    I have the MicroTouch system with the required Feather Touch and it works well. Have used it for years. However, I couldn't deal with the FOV shift when imaging planets at long focal lengths, so I went with the Moonlite focuser. Have not used the Celestron version so can't provide any insight on it.
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    Re: microtouch focuser on c11 edge hd

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    Post by 1jimalexander »

    XCalRocketMan: Thanks for your response. Can you give me some detail on the "FOV shift" you refer to.
    Jim
      Scope: Skywatcher Esprit 150 Super APO, Celestron C11 Edge HD
      Mount: Celestron CGX-L, Ioptron CEM70G
      Cameras: ATIK 11000 mono ,ASI224MC, ASI533MC
      Filtering: ATIK EFW2 Astronomik LRGB, Ha, s2, O3 (12nm) Optolong L-eXtreme
      Guiding: Orion mini 50 mm, Orion Starshoot, PHD ,Primalucelab 60mm scope, Celestron OAG with ASI290mm mini
      Polar align: PoleMaster, Ipolar
      Software:SGP, Starry Night Pro, PS, PI
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