{"product_id":"celestron-focus-motor-for-sct-and-edgehd","title":"Celestron Focus Motor for SCT and EdgeHD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCelestron Focus Motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Electronic Focusing for SCT, EdgeHD \u0026amp; RASA Telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your telescope’s focusing capabilities with the Celestron Focus Motor—an essential accessory for astroimaging and a valuable tool for visual observation. This motor enables hands-free, high-precision focusing via your hand controller or computer, eliminating the need to touch the focuser knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAchieve ultra-precise focus without vibrations or manual adjustments—ideal for high-magnification viewing or imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Imaging Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocus from a distance with complete control through your mount or computer—perfect for backyard observatories or remote operation setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes tethered port covers for added protection—no small pieces to misplace in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cstrong\u003e6\"–14\" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes (SCTs)\u003c\/strong\u003e produced since 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cstrong\u003eEdgeHD\u003c\/strong\u003e optical tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\" \u0026amp; 36cm Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrographs (RASA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRASA 11 V2 (91076)\u003c\/strong\u003e – direct compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRASA 11 (91075)\u003c\/strong\u003e – requires optional \u003cstrong\u003eFocuser Retrofit Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\" Maksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot compatible with \u003cstrong\u003e5\" SCTs\u003c\/strong\u003e or pre-2006 models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Axis Guider (#93648)\u003c\/strong\u003e cannot be used with \u003cstrong\u003e6” SCTs\u003c\/strong\u003e when the focus motor is installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower \u0026amp; 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