{"title":"Telescope Focusers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bahtinov-mask-various-sizes","title":"Bahtinov Mask - (Various Sizes)","description":"The Bahtinov Mask is a focusing tool which enables extremely precise adjustment of your telescopes focus - particularly useful if trying to focus a dedicated astro-camera (but also works fine for DSLR)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttaching the Bahtinov Mask to your telescope or lens is very simple. Each mask is supplied with 3 screws. Remove the plastic from the screws, put them through the designated holes and then pull the plastic covers back over the screws. Now you can attach the focusing mask to the front of your telescope or lens and start focusing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome useful tips:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a Bahtinov Mask for focusing works really well for Deep Sky astrophotography. Correctors and Barlow Lenses are also fine to use too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally you want to use a star with medium brightness for focusing. It should neither be too dark nor too bright. The lines of the Bahtinov interference pattern will need to be clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chosen star shouldn´t be positioned in the center of your live view, because most telescopes or lenses, although corrected, do not produce a flat field of view. 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Pegasus has successfully tested them on the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Classic \u0026amp; EdgeHD 6, 8, 9.25\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Classic \u0026amp; Edge HD 11\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Classic \u0026amp; Edge HD 14\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron RASA 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron RASA 11\" (V2 - for V1 you will need a separate Celestron Retrofit Kit)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron RASA 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor Celestron SCT Telescopes:\u003c\/span\u003e Please note that Pegasus provides three different focuser adapters for the SCT range. The difference is in the metal pulley bore diameter \u0026amp; the screw length in the package. Before purchasing please ensure you have selected the correct type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that some older SCT series are not compatible with the SCT bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemperature Probe:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn external digital temperature sensor input is located near the motor connector. A digital probe of one meter (3 feet) length is supplied. The probe can be placed near the focuser so the exact temperature of the focuser \/ environment can be seen through the supplied software or ASCOM driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpansion Port \/ Manual Focus (optional accessory):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusCube includes an expansion RJ45 port at the back of the box. This port provides the input for the temperature sensor. 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Pegasus Astro constantly receive feedback from customers and keep updating the firmware and software with new features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnity Platform Support:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePegasus Astro Unity Platform is the new all around application. 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