| Electronic Focus Accessory (EFA) Kit |
- The EFA kit automates focusing on the optional Hedrick Focuser, or IRF90 rotating focuser.
- Monitors temperature (primary-mirror and OTA back-plate).
- Controls the fans built-in to CDK telescopes.
- Ensure you have the proper EFA kit selected for your telescope below.
- 125901-Kit is for CDK12.5 OTAs.
- 240901-Kit is for CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, and CDK24 OTAs.
| $920.00 – $1,150.00 | |
| Hedrick Focuser |
- The Hedrick focuser designed by PlaneWave is a heavy duty no-slip focuser capable of handling an imaging payload of up to 20lbs.
- Occupies 3″ of backfocus with the focuser fully racked in, and 4.2″ when fully racked out.
- Focuser travel range of 30mm (30000 microns/1.2″)
- The focus tube runs on 5 bearings and is driven by a leadscrew so there is no chance of slipping.
- Focus may be automated through a computer using PlaneWave’s EFA Kit and PWI3 software.
- The focuser comes with pre-installed motor that can be controlled with the EFA hand controller or PWI3 software.
| $1,150.00 | |
| Visual Adapter – CDK17 | >This Visual Adapter for the CDK 17 allows you to attach standard 2″ visual accessories to the Hedrick Focuser.
- The adapter steps the 3″ opening down to 2″ for standard 2″ accessories.
- The adapter also adds some additional spacing to optimize the use of a 2″ diagonal so focus is reached with most eyepieces.
| $160.00 | |
| SBIG STX/STL Nose Piece Adapter | Attaches to the nose piece of the SBIG STX and STL cameras. | $180.00 | |