{"title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro SCT Focusers","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro SCT focusers replace the stock focus knob on a Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov with a dual-speed control, giving a fine-focus knob for precise adjustments at high magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach model is matched to a specific telescope, from the Celestron C8, C9.25, C11 and C14 (including EdgeHD and RASA versions) to Meade 8\", 10\", 12\" and 14\" SCTs. Check the exact model name, since CPC and NexStar versions often need a different kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-focuser-for-celestron-6-evolution","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron 6\" Evolution","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser on Celestron 6\" Evolution \u0026amp; select 6SE SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-speed mechanism for precise fine-focus adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates primary mirror \"image shift\" during focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple installation with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron 6\" Evolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron 6\" Evolution is a high-precision, dual-speed focusing mechanism that replaces the telescope's original single-speed knob to eliminate common image shift. Designed for the C6 Evolution and select 6SE models, it requires a simple measurement to confirm if your scope's focuser flange is the 1.5″ (38mm) or 1.6″ (40.6mm) version for a correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Focusing for the 6\" Celestron SCT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary benefit of upgrading a Schmidt-Cassegrain is conquering image shift—the frustrating wobble seen when focusing at high power. By replacing the stock mechanism, the Feather Touch Micro Focuser isolates the action from the primary mirror, resulting in a stable, sharp image that snaps into focus without drifting across the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is the acclaimed Feather Touch planetary reduction system, which gives you both a standard coarse focus and an ultra-fine focus knob. This dual-speed control is critical for achieving perfect focus on planetary details, splitting tight double stars, or ensuring your imaging sensor is at the exact focal plane. Each unit is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA from hardened stainless steel and aluminum for a lifetime of reliable use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfirming Fit: The 38mm vs. 40.6mm Flange Check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile designed for the Celestron 6\" Evolution, this micro focuser also fits some Celestron 6SE models. To ensure compatibility, two quick checks are necessary before ordering. Celestron has used two different flange sizes on these telescopes over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the Flange Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flange is the part of the stock focuser that meets the rear cell of the telescope. You will need to measure its outside diameter. This focuser is for models with either a 1.5″ (38mm) or 1.6″ (40.6mm) flange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Rear Cell Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e For telescopes that are a few years old, the rear cell casting indicates which version is needed. If your telescope's back is flat, you need the standard \"C\" model. If it has a triangular pattern cast into it, you need the \"CPC\" version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the FTM-C6 Micro Focuser improve on the stock Celestron focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock focuser on an SCT moves the entire primary mirror, which can cause the image to shift or \"flop\" during adjustment. The \u003cstrong\u003eStarlight Instruments FTM-C6\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces this with a high-precision, external mechanism. This eliminates image shift for a perfectly stable view and adds a dual-speed fine-focus knob for making the tiny adjustments needed for sharp planetary imaging and viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the FTM-C6 help me get a sharper focus on Jupiter with my Celestron 6\" Evolution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. Focusing on planets like Jupiter or Saturn at high magnification requires extremely small, precise adjustments to see fine details like cloud bands or the Cassini Division. The stock focuser often moves in steps that are too coarse. The \u003cstrong\u003eFTM-C6's\u003c\/strong\u003e fine-focus knob allows you to dial in perfect sharpness without overshooting the mark, making a significant difference in perceived detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy Celestron 6SE is a few years old. How can I be sure the FTM-C6 will fit before ordering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to perform two quick checks. First, measure the outer diameter of the flange on your current focuser knob where it attaches to the telescope's rear cell; it should be either \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" (38mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e1.6\" (40.6mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Second, look at the rear cell itself. If it's a flat surface, you need the standard focuser. If it has a triangular pattern, you need the \"CPC\" version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat tools are needed to install the FTM-C6 Micro Focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward and typically only requires a small hex wrench (Allen key) to remove the stock focuser knob and attach the Feather Touch unit. The process is non-invasive and can be done in minutes with the telescope tube positioned horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eAre there any Celestron 6\" telescopes the FTM-C6 will not fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Besides the flange size and rear cell pattern differences, this micro focuser cannot be installed on very old Celestron SCTs that use a C-clip on the internal focus shaft to hold the mirror. This is uncommon on modern scopes, but it's a known limitation for vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I motorize the FTM-C6 Feather Touch focuser later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser is compatible with Starlight Instruments' motor systems, such as the \u003cstrong\u003eHandy Stepper Motor (HSM20)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows you to add precise, automated focusing for astrophotography using control systems like the Focuser Boss II or Electronic Focusing System (EFS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron 6\" Evolution \u0026amp; select 6SE SCTs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-CPC8_and_FTM-C6_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295222045,"sku":"SI-FTM-C6 Evolution","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-Focuser-for-Celestron-6-inch-Evolution-FTM-C6Evolution-1__40801.1596314036.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339789"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-focuser-for-celestron-c14-sct","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C14 SCT","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls directly onto Celestron C-14 SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides dual-speed (coarse and fine) focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift caused by stock focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables precise focus for high-magnification imaging and visual use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C14 SCT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser is a critical upgrade for the Celestron C-14 SCT, replacing the stock single-speed knob with a high-precision, dual-speed mechanism. This focuser provides the fine control necessary for high-magnification planetary imaging with the C-14, completely eliminating the distracting image-shift that plagues the standard focusing mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Fine Focusing for the Celestron C14\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser is its robust planetary reduction assembly, which delivers two distinct focusing speeds from a single unit. The outer coarse focus knob allows for rapid, large-scale adjustments, while the inner fine focus knob provides exquisitely small, repeatable movements for nailing critical focus. This buttery-smooth operation, with virtually zero backlash, transforms the C-14 from a frustrating instrument to focus at high power into a precise imaging tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEliminating C14 Image Shift for Critical Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Celestron C-14 owner is familiar with image shift—the frustrating wobble of the target in the eyepiece as the primary mirror tilts on the baffle tube during focusing. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser solves this problem at its source. By allowing you to make incredibly fine adjustments to the mirror position, it avoids inducing the tilt that causes image shift, keeping your target perfectly centered whether you're stacking video frames of Jupiter or resolving tight double stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFTM-C14 vs. Stock Focuser: A Necessary Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the standard Celestron C-14 focuser is adequate for casual, low-power viewing, it is the primary bottleneck for high-resolution performance. The single-speed, coarse-adjustment knob makes hitting perfect focus a game of luck, and the inherent image shift can ruin an imaging run or a delicate collimation adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Focuser Limitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single, coarse speed makes fine adjustments nearly impossible, causing you to overshoot focus. The mechanism induces significant image shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dual-speed control allows you to approach focus with the coarse knob and then dial it in perfectly with the fine knob, without any image movement. It is a direct replacement, designed in the USA for a perfect fit and long-term reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of installing the Feather Touch Micro Focuser on my Celestron C14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage is gaining \u003cstrong\u003edual-speed, zero-image-shift focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e. It replaces the coarse, single-speed stock knob with a mechanism that allows for extremely fine and repeatable adjustments, which is essential for achieving sharp focus during high-magnification visual observation and astrophotography with the C14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Feather Touch FTM-C14 difficult to install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward for most users. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser is designed as a direct replacement for the factory knob on your C14. It typically requires only simple hand tools, and Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this focuser completely eliminate the \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop\" on my C14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Image shift is caused by the primary mirror tilting as it's pushed and pulled by the coarse stock focuser. The Feather Touch allows for such minute and smooth adjustments that this tilt is not induced, keeping the image stable in the eyepiece. It is the definitive solution to this common SCT issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch FTM-C14 help with planetary imaging on a C14 at f\/11?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the long focal length of a C14, especially when imaging planets like Jupiter or Saturn, the seeing is rarely perfect and the focus point is incredibly precise. The Feather Touch's fine focus knob lets you make tiny adjustments to follow changes in atmospheric seeing and achieve critical sharpness that the stock focuser simply cannot. It keeps the planet stable on the small sensor of a planetary camera, preventing you from losing the target while focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I still use the original focus knob after installing the Feather Touch FTM-C14?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Feather Touch Micro Focuser assembly replaces the original factory knob on your Celestron C14. You will use the new dual-speed coarse and fine knobs for all focusing adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhen trying to collimate my C14 on Polaris, the stock focuser makes it jump. Will the FTM-C14 help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. A stable star image is crucial for accurate collimation. The Feather Touch FTM-C14 allows you to achieve perfect, sharp focus on Polaris without any image shift, giving you a solid, motionless diffraction pattern to work with. This makes the entire collimation process faster and far more accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnown to Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C-14 Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-C14_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295254813,"sku":"SI-FTM-C14","price":518.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-Focuser-for-Celestron-C14-SCT-FTM-C14-1__08596.1596314037.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339797"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-focuser-for-celestron-c9-25-sct","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C9.25 SCT","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect focuser upgrade for Celestron C9.25 SCT telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 10:1 dual-speed fine focus control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift and \"mirror flop\" from the stock focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo versions available to fit flat-back or CPC-style rear cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C9.25 SCT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the stock single-speed knob on your Celestron C9.25 SCT with a dual-speed, 10:1 reduction mechanism for backlash-free control. This precision-machined unit eliminates the frustrating image shift inherent in the standard C9.25 focuser, allowing you to make critical fine adjustments at high magnification without losing your target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10:1 Fine-Focus Control for the Celestron C9.25 SCT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary challenge with the stock focuser on any Schmidt-Cassegrain is \"mirror flop\"—a slight tilting of the primary mirror during focusing that causes the image to jump. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser solves this by installing a robust, planetary reduction assembly that provides exceptionally smooth and precise control. The 10:1 fine-focus ratio allows for minute adjustments, which is essential for achieving perfect focus when imaging planets or splitting tight double stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from hardened stainless steel and anodized aluminum, this focuser is built for a lifetime of use. It transforms the C9.25 from a good instrument into a great one by removing its single biggest mechanical limitation, enabling you to take full advantage of the telescope's optical potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Check: 2 Versions for Flat-Back and CPC C9.25 Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, you must identify which rear cell your Celestron C9.25 telescope has, as Starlight Instruments makes two different versions of this micro focuser to ensure a perfect fit. This is a critical step; ordering the incorrect version will result in an incompatible part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard \"C\" Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the rear cell of your telescope is a completely flat surface around the focusing knob, you need the standard version of the focuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"CPC\" Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your telescope's rear cell has a distinct triangular pattern cast into the metal, you need the CPC version. This is common on newer and CPC-series telescopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main benefit of installing the Feather Touch Micro Focuser on my C9.25?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary benefit is the elimination of \u003cstrong\u003eimage shift\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \"mirror flop.\" The stock focuser can cause the image to jump when you change focus direction, making fine adjustments difficult. The Feather Touch's \u003cstrong\u003e10:1 dual-speed mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e provides smooth, precise control, allowing you to nail critical focus without losing the object in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro Focuser help when imaging Jupiter with a C9.25 SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen imaging Jupiter at high magnification, achieving perfect focus is the difference between seeing cloud bands and a soft blur. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser for the C9.25 allows you to make tiny, repeatable adjustments with its fine-focus knob, ensuring you can precisely focus the image on your camera sensor without the image shifting out of the small field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Feather Touch Micro Focuser difficult to install on a C9.25?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward and can typically be completed in a few minutes with basic hand tools. The micro focuser is designed as a direct replacement for the factory knob. Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if I need the standard \"C\" or \"CPC\" version for my Celestron C9.25?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must inspect the rear cell of your telescope.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the back is \u003cstrong\u003eflat\u003c\/strong\u003e, order the standard \u003cstrong\u003e\"C\" version\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the back has a \u003cstrong\u003etriangular pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e molded into it, order the \u003cstrong\u003e\"CPC\" version\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nChoosing the correct version is essential for the focuser to fit your C9.25.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Feather Touch focuser improve visual observing of double stars like Albireo in my C9.25?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Splitting close double stars like Albireo (Beta Cygni) requires precise focus. The smooth, zero-shift focusing of the Feather Touch allows you to easily snap the two components into sharp, distinct points of light, something that can be very frustrating with the coarse control and image shift of the standard C9.25 focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this Feather Touch Micro Focuser replace the entire back of the telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a \u003cstrong\u003emicro focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it only replaces the external focusing knob assembly on your Celestron C9.25. It upgrades the mechanism you touch, but it does not replace the entire focuser or the internal mirror-movement mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C-9.25inch Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C9.25 SCT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-C9.25_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295320349,"sku":"SI-FTM-C9.25","price":504.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-Focuser-for-Celestron-C9-25-SCT-FTM-C9.25-1__32394.1596314037.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339801"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-focuser-for-celestron-cpc11-c11-edge-hd-rasa-11-sct","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC11, C11 Edge HD, RASA 11\" SCT","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser on Celestron 11\" SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue dual-speed 10:1 fine focus mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift and mirror flop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls easily with included tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Celestron scopes with a triangular back cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC11, C11 Edge HD, RASA 11\" SCT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the standard focus knob on Celestron 11\" Schmidt-Cassegrains, including the CPC11, C11 Edge HD, and RASA 11, delivering the precision required for critical imaging and high-power visual work. This upgrade installs a true dual-speed 10:1 planetary reduction mechanism, allowing you to make exceptionally fine focus adjustments without the image shift or backlash inherent in the stock focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 10:1 Dual-Speed Advantage: Eliminating Image Shift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary mirror focusing mechanism on an SCT is prone to \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop,\" where the image jumps when changing focus direction. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser solves this by providing a 10:1 fine-focus ratio that moves the mirror in minute, repeatable increments, bypassing the slack in the original mechanism. Ten turns of the fine-focus knob equate to a single turn of the coarse knob, giving you the control to nail focus on planets or faint stars without image movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Check: For Celestron 11\" SCTs with Triangular Backs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific model is engineered for modern Celestron 11\" telescopes that feature a triangular casting pattern on the rear cell. Before ordering, it is crucial to inspect your telescope's back. If you see this triangular pattern, this \"CPC\" version is the correct fit for your CPC11, C11 Edge HD, or RASA 11. If your telescope has an older, flat-back design, you will require the standard \"C\" version of the Micro Focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSA-Made Precision: Superior Construction and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA, every Feather Touch focuser is built for a lifetime of use. Starlight Instruments uses hardened stainless steel, brass, and anodized aluminum components to ensure ultra-smooth operation and durability. The internal planetary reduction system is robust and lubricated for life, providing a tactile, backlash-free feel that stock focusers cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeather Touch vs. Stock: A Necessary Upgrade for the 11\" SCT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the stock Celestron focuser is functional, it presents a significant bottleneck for serious observation or astrophotography. The comparison is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stock focuser offers only a single, coarse speed. The Feather Touch provides a 10:1 fine focus, which is essential for achieving critical sharpness with modern, small-pixel cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stock focuser's inherent image shift makes high-magnification focusing a frustrating process. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser effectively eliminates this issue, keeping your target centered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild and Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The precision-machined components of the Feather Touch offer a smooth, professional feel, while the stock focuser can feel loose and imprecise. This upgrade is one of the most impactful you can make to the usability of your Celestron 11\" telescope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if this Feather Touch Micro Focuser fits my Celestron 11\" telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must check the rear cell of your telescope. This specific model, the \"CPC\" version, is for Celestron 11\" SCTs (like the CPC11, C11 Edge HD, and RASA 11) that have a \u003cstrong\u003etriangular pattern on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your telescope's back is flat, you need a different model (the standard \"C\" version).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is \"image shift\" and how does the Feather Touch Micro Focuser fix it on my C11 Edge HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage shift is the apparent movement of the object in the eyepiece when you change focusing direction. It's caused by slight tilting of the primary mirror as it moves along its baffle tube. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser's \u003cstrong\u003e10:1 fine-focus mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e makes incredibly small, precise adjustments, moving the mirror so gently that the \"slop\" causing the tilt is not engaged. This keeps the image stable, which is critical for planetary imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs installing the Feather Touch Micro Focuser on my CPC11 difficult?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward and typically takes only a few minutes. You simply remove the stock rubber focus knob and use the included hex wrench to attach the Feather Touch unit. Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this focuser improve my planetary imaging of Jupiter with a RASA 11?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Achieving perfect focus is the most critical variable in planetary imaging. The \u003cstrong\u003e10:1 fine control\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Feather Touch allows you to precisely snap Jupiter's cloud bands and Great Red Spot into focus, a level of accuracy that is nearly impossible to achieve with the coarse stock focuser, especially during moments of steady seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I still use my Celestron f\/6.3 reducer with the Feather Touch Micro Focuser installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser only replaces the external focusing knob. It does not alter the rear threads or back focus of the telescope, so all standard accessories like focal reducers, off-axis guiders, and cameras will attach and function exactly as they did before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of the 10:1 fine focus ratio when trying to focus on a star like Vega in my C11 Edge HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using a Bahtinov mask to focus on a bright star like Vega, the goal is to get the central diffraction spike perfectly centered. The coarse stock focuser often overshoots this point. The \u003cstrong\u003e10:1 fine focus\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you nudge the focus in tiny increments, making it easy to achieve perfect symmetry in the diffraction pattern for pinpoint stars across your image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC11\/C11 Edge HD\/RASA 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eHex Wrench for Installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-CPC11_and_FTM-C14HD_Installation_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295353117,"sku":"SI-FTM-CPC11","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-Focuser-for-Celestron-CPC11-C11-Edge-HD-RASA-11-inch-SCT-FTM-CPC11-1__27805.1596314038.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339806"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-focuser-for-celestron-cpc800-rasa-8-nexstar-6se-c8edge-hd-8se-sct-and-sky-watcher-150-180mm-mak","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC800\/RASA 8\", NexStar 6SE, C8Edge HD 8SE SCT and Sky-Watcher 150\/180mm Mak","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock SCT focuser with a dual-speed mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift for high-magnification viewing and imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for specific Celestron scopes with a triangular-pattern rear cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with select Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC800\/RASA 8\", NexStar 6SE, C8Edge HD 8SE SCT and Sky-Watcher 150\/180mm Mak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the coarse, single-speed stock focuser on compatible Celestron and Sky-Watcher telescopes with a robust, dual-speed mechanism for achieving critical focus without image shift. This upgrade is essential for high-magnification planetary imaging and visual observation where the slightest mirror movement can degrade the view. This FTM-CPC8 model is specifically engineered for modern Celestron telescopes that feature a triangular-patterned rear cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Fine-Focusing Without Image Shift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov telescopes focus by moving the primary mirror, a mechanism that often causes the image to jump or shift, especially when changing direction. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser solves this by providing an ultra-precise fine-focus knob that makes minute adjustments to the focus shaft, bypassing the source of the image shift. The result is a stable, buttery-smooth focusing experience with virtually zero backlash, allowing you to nail perfect focus on planetary details or split tight double stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Check: For Celestron Triangular Back Cells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \"CPC\" version of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser, designed for specific Celestron models. Before ordering, you must check the rear cell of your telescope. If your telescope has a triangular pattern on the back, this is the correct model. If your telescope has a flat back, you need the standard \"C\" version of the Micro Focuser instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celestron CPC-800, RASA 8\", NexStar 6SE, C8 EdgeHD, and NexStar Evolution 8\" telescopes with the triangular rear cell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSky-Watcher Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also compatible with Sky-Watcher 150mm and 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarlight Instruments FTM-CPC8 vs. The Stock SCT Focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock focuser on most SCTs is functional for casual, low-power viewing, but it presents a significant limitation for more demanding applications. The Feather Touch is a direct mechanical upgrade that addresses these shortcomings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Focuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-speed knob that moves the entire primary mirror. Prone to image shift, backlash, and a sometimes stiff or inconsistent feel, making fine adjustments difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch FTM-CPC8:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dual-speed system that provides both coarse and extremely fine control over the existing focus mechanism. It eliminates image shift at the point of focus, offers a consistent and precise tactile feel, and allows for repeatable, critical focus adjustments necessary for astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmerican-Made Machining for Lasting Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Feather Touch Micro Focuser is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA from high-grade materials, including hardened stainless steel and anodized aluminum. This commitment to in-house manufacturing ensures exceptional build quality and durability that mass-produced focusers cannot match. This is not just an accessory; it's a permanent, professional-grade upgrade to your telescope's optical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro Focuser FTM-CPC8 improve focusing on a Celestron C8 EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a C8 EdgeHD, which is a flat-field imaging scope, achieving perfect focus is critical. The FTM-CPC8 provides a dual-speed mechanism that allows for extremely fine adjustments, eliminating the image shift and mirror flop inherent in the stock focuser. This makes it possible to achieve sharp, stable focus for both high-resolution imaging and visual observation of planets like Jupiter and Saturn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if this Feather Touch Micro Focuser will fit my Celestron SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must visually inspect the rear cell of your telescope. This model, the FTM-CPC8, is designed for Celestron scopes that have a \u003cstrong\u003etriangular pattern on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your telescope has a flat back, you will need the standard \"C\" version instead. This model is confirmed to fit the CPC-800, RASA 8\", NexStar 6SE, and C8 EdgeHD with the correct back plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the FTM-CPC8 Micro Focuser completely eliminate SCT image shift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt eliminates image shift during \u003cstrong\u003efine focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will still use the telescope's original knob for large, coarse focus adjustments, which may still exhibit some shift. However, once you are close to focus, you switch to the Feather Touch's fine-focus knob, which makes adjustments so precisely that it does not cause the mirror to shift, allowing you to finalize focus perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Starlight Instruments Micro Focuser difficult to install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward and can typically be completed in a few minutes using simple hand tools. The Micro Focuser is designed as a direct replacement for the stock focuser knob assembly. Detailed instructions are included and available for download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this FTM-CPC8 focuser upgrade necessary for visual observing or just for imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is considered essential for imaging, the Feather Touch Focuser is a dramatic upgrade for visual observers as well. At high magnifications on planets or double stars, the ability to make tiny, precise focus adjustments without the image jumping around the field of view makes for a much more satisfying and effective observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this focuser help me achieve sharp focus on Jupiter's cloud bands with my Sky-Watcher 180mm Mak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The Sky-Watcher 180mm Mak is a powerful planetary instrument, but its long focal length makes precise focusing critical. The dual-speed control of the Feather Touch FTM-CPC8 allows you to make the minute adjustments needed to resolve fine details like the Great Red Spot, shadow transits, and individual cloud bands on Jupiter, which is often impossible with the stock single-speed focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-CPC8_and_FTM-C6_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295385885,"sku":"SI-FTM-CPC8","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-Focuser-for-Celestron-CPC800-RASA-8-inch-NexStar-6SE-C8Edge-HD-8SE-SCT-and-Sky-Watcher-150-180mm-Maksutovs-FTM-CPC8-1__60804.1606761737.1280..jpg?v=1684339812"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-focuser-for-celestron-cpc9-25-c9-25-edge-hd-sct","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC9.25, C9.25 Edge HD, SCT","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser knob with a dual-speed system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift and mirror flop common in SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary reduction mechanism for ultra-fine adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit for Celestron 9.25\" SCTs with triangular back cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC9.25, C9.25 Edge HD, SCT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the standard, single-speed focusing knob on Celestron 9.25\" Schmidt-Cassegrains, completely solving the image shift and coarse adjustments that limit these excellent optical systems. This upgrade installs a dual-speed, zero-backlash planetary reduction system, enabling the precise, repeatable focus needed for high-magnification planetary imaging and critical visual observation. This model is engineered specifically for Celestron 9.25\" optical tubes—including the CPC and Edge HD series—that use the modern triangular-patterned rear cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEliminate Image Shift: Precision Focusing for Your Celestron 9.25\" SCT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary challenge of focusing a Schmidt-Cassegrain is \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop\"—the tendency of the view to jump when changing focus direction. This is caused by the stock focusing mechanism shifting the primary mirror. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser bypasses this issue by providing extremely fine control over the mirror's position, allowing you to achieve perfect focus without losing your target or seeing the image bounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an imager attempting to capture Jupiter's Great Red Spot or a visual observer splitting a tight double star, this stability is not a luxury; it's a necessity. The Micro Focuser transforms the telescope's focusing from a source of frustration into a precise, reliable tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Planetary Reduction: From Coarse Motion to Critical Sharpness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Feather Touch is a robust planetary reduction assembly. This mechanism gives you two focusing speeds in one knob. The larger, black rubber knob provides coarse focus, similar in feel to the original factory knob. The smaller, gold-anodized knob engages the fine-focus reduction, translating multiple turns into minute, controlled adjustments of the primary mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-speed control allows you to move quickly to the general focal plane and then dial in critical sharpness with the fine-focus knob. The internal components are machined from hardened stainless steel and brass to ensure smooth, repeatable motion with virtually zero backlash, so every turn translates directly into a focus adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBolt-On Upgrade for Celestron CPC \u0026amp; Edge HD 9.25\" Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific Micro Focuser model (FTM-CPC9.25) is a direct, bolt-on replacement for the factory knob on modern Celestron 9.25\" telescopes. It is crucial to identify your telescope's rear cell before ordering. This version is designed for tubes that have a distinct \u003cstrong\u003etriangular pattern cast into the back plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your telescope has an older, flat back cell, you will need the standard \"C\" version of the Micro Focuser. Installation is straightforward and can be completed with simple hand tools, instantly elevating the mechanical function of your telescope to match its optical potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro Focuser improve focusing on my Celestron C9.25 Edge HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt replaces the coarse, single-speed stock knob with a \u003cstrong\u003edual-speed mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e. This eliminates the \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop\" common with SCTs, where the image jumps when you reverse focus direction. The fine-focus knob allows for tiny, precise adjustments essential for achieving critical sharpness in high-resolution imaging and visual observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Starlight Instruments Micro Focuser fit my older Celestron 9.25\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the rear cell of your telescope. This CPC version is designed for newer models with a \u003cstrong\u003etriangular pattern on the back plate\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your C9.25 has a completely flat back cell, you will need the standard \"C\" model (FTM-C9.25) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Feather Touch Micro Focuser essential for planetary imaging with a Celestron CPC9.25?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not strictly \"essential,\" it is considered one of the most significant upgrades for planetary imaging with an SCT. Achieving perfect focus on a target like Jupiter or Saturn is nearly impossible with the stock focuser's image shift. The Feather Touch provides the stability and fine control needed to nail focus between moments of steady seeing, dramatically improving the quality of your final images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does \"dual-speed\" mean on the Feather Touch Micro Focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means you have two focusing controls. The larger, black knob provides a coarse focus for making large adjustments quickly. The smaller, gold knob provides a fine focus, where it takes many turns to move the focuser a small amount. This allows for extremely precise adjustments to achieve perfect sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Starlight Instruments Micro Focuser difficult to install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is designed to be straightforward. It involves removing the stock rubber knob and using a hex wrench (typically included) to remove the factory assembly and install the Feather Touch unit. Starlight Instruments provides detailed, model-specific instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhen trying to split the Double-Double (Epsilon Lyrae) with my C9.25, my stock focuser makes the image jump. Does this solve that?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. That \"jump\" is the image shift this focuser is designed to eliminate. When attempting to resolve a tight double star like Epsilon Lyrae at high power, the stability and fine control of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser allow you to make the minute adjustments needed to snap the components into sharp, distinct points of light without losing them off-center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron CPC9.25 \/ C9.25 Edge HD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-CPC9.25_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295418653,"sku":"SI-FTM-CPC9.25","price":504.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-Focuser-for-Celestron-CPC9-25-C9-25-Edge-HD-SCT-FTM-CPC9.25-1__91412.1596314038.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684340051"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-celestron-c11-sct-not-cpc1100","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Celestron C11 SCT (NOT CPC1100)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser on Celestron C11 SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds dual-speed fine focusing control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift and backlash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for C11 telescopes with a flat rear cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Celestron C11 SCT (NOT CPC1100)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the imprecise stock focuser on your Celestron C11 SCT, eliminating mirror shift and providing the critical fine control needed for high-magnification planetary imaging. This USA-made upgrade installs directly onto C11 models with a flat rear cell, adding a dual-speed mechanism for achieving perfect focus without the backlash or coarse jumps inherent in the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Focusing for the Celestron C11: Eliminate Image Shift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary challenge of focusing a Schmidt-Cassegrain is \"image shift\"—the slight movement of the view caused by the primary mirror tilting on the baffle tube. The stock single-speed focuser magnifies this issue, making it nearly impossible to achieve critical focus on planets or tight double stars without the target jumping. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser solves this by adding a secondary fine-focus knob, allowing you to make minute, smooth adjustments that keep your target perfectly centered and stable in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 2-Speed Feather Touch Mechanism: Planetary Reduction Gearing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Feather Touch system is a robust planetary reduction assembly, engineered for zero backlash and a supremely smooth feel. This mechanism provides two focusing speeds: a standard coarse focus for initial adjustments and an ultra-fine focus for nailing the final, sharpest view. Manufactured from hardened stainless steel and other premium materials in the USA, this focuser is built for a lifetime of reliability, giving your C11 the focusing precision it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eC11 Compatibility Check: For Flat-Back SCTs Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis micro focuser is specifically designed for older Celestron C11 models that feature a completely flat rear cell. It is crucial to verify your telescope's design before purchasing. If your C11 has a triangular pattern cast into the rear cell, you will need the CPC version of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser instead. This model is not compatible with CPC, NexStar Evolution, or EdgeHD telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro Focuser for the C11 improve planetary imaging on objects like Jupiter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch Micro Focuser allows for the minute focus adjustments required to resolve fine details like the cloud bands on Jupiter or the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings. Achieving this level of sharpness is nearly impossible with the coarse stock focuser due to its inherent image shift and lack of fine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Starlight Instruments Micro Focuser fit my Celestron CPC1100 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This model is specifically for older C11 telescopes with a \u003cstrong\u003eflat rear cell\u003c\/strong\u003e. CPC models and newer EdgeHD scopes that have a triangular pattern on the back require the \"CPC\" version of the Micro Focuser. Always check the back of your telescope to ensure compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs installing the Feather Touch Micro Focuser on my C11 difficult?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward for most users and can be accomplished with simple hand tools. The unit is designed to directly replace the original focus knob assembly on the telescope's rear cell. Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions for the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of a dual-speed focuser like the Feather Touch Micro on an f\/10 SCT like the C11?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the long focal length of an f\/10 C11, the critical focus zone is extremely small. The fine-focus knob provides the high precision needed to hit that narrow zone perfectly, ensuring the sharpest possible views for visual observation and the tightest stars for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Feather Touch Micro Focuser for the C11 eliminate mirror flop entirely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch Micro Focuser does not change the internal mirror-focusing mechanism, but it effectively negates the main cause of mirror flop. By allowing you to make tiny, smooth inputs with the fine-focus knob, you can achieve critical focus without making the large, jerky adjustments that cause the primary mirror to shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser a better option than just adding an external focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch Micro Focuser is a more integrated, compact, and often more affordable solution. It directly improves the telescope's native focusing system without adding the extra weight, length, and potential for flexure that an external Crayford or rack-and-pinion focuser introduces to the optical path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C11 (Flat Back)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-C11_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295451421,"sku":"SI-FTM-C11","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Celestron-C11-SCT-NOT-CPC1100-FTM-C11-1__09590.1596314039.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339816"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-celestron-c14-edge-hd-sct","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Celestron C14 Edge HD SCT","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds dual-speed coarse and fine focusing to your telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered to eliminate common SCT image shift and mirror flop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit upgrade for Celestron C14 EdgeHD models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Celestron C14 Edge HD SCT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro is a necessary upgrade for the Celestron C14 EdgeHD, replacing the telescope's coarse, single-speed stock focuser with a precision-engineered, dual-speed system. It solves the critical problem of image shift that plagues standard Schmidt-Cassegrain focus mechanisms, enabling you to achieve exact focus without backlash or unwanted movement. This upgrade is essential for high-magnification planetary imaging and demanding visual observation where hitting the point of critical focus is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Control for Critical C14 EdgeHD Focusing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the long focal length of a C14 EdgeHD, achieving perfect focus is the difference between a soft image and resolving fine detail on Jupiter's cloud bands or splitting tight double stars. The stock focuser's single speed makes this incredibly difficult, as even the slightest touch can overshoot the mark. The Feather Touch Micro adds a fine-focus knob, providing a highly precise level of control that allows for minute, repeatable adjustments without introducing vibration or image shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA USA-Machined Solution to SCT Image Shift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary flaw of a standard SCT focusing mechanism is \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop,\" where the primary mirror tilts on the baffle tube during focusing, causing the target to jump in the field of view. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the original knob assembly with a robust, high-tolerance system that produces smooth, linear motion. Machined in the USA by Starlight Instruments, this component provides the mechanical stability your C14 EdgeHD optics deserve, ensuring your target stays centered as you dial in perfect focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main benefit of the Feather Touch Micro on a Celestron C14 EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary benefit is the addition of \u003cstrong\u003edual-speed fine focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e and the elimination of \u003cstrong\u003eimage shift\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fine control allows you to make tiny, precise adjustments required for high-resolution viewing and imaging, while the superior mechanical design prevents the target from jumping in the eyepiece as you focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs installing the Feather Touch Micro Focuser difficult on the C14 EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward for most users and can be completed with simple hand tools. The Feather Touch Micro is designed as a direct replacement for the stock focusing knob. Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro help with high-magnification planetary imaging on my C14 EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor planetary imaging of targets like Saturn or Mars, achieving critical focus is essential to capture fleeting moments of good seeing. The C14 EdgeHD has tremendous resolving power, but the stock focuser makes it nearly impossible to snap to perfect focus. The Feather Touch Micro's fine-focus knob allows you to make smooth, minute adjustments without vibrating the telescope, ensuring you can precisely focus the image on your camera sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro help when focusing on faint DSOs like the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) with my C14 EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen focusing on faint deep-sky objects, the star images are your only guide. The stock focuser's backlash and coarseness can make it difficult to tell if you've passed the point of best focus. The Feather Touch Micro's zero-backlash mechanism lets you confidently move the focuser in and out to find the tightest possible stars, improving the overall sharpness of your long-exposure images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Feather Touch Micro eliminate the mirror flop when focusing my C14 EdgeHD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is one of its core design goals. By providing a much smoother and more mechanically stable interface with the telescope's focusing rod, it removes the unwanted mirror tilt (\"flop\" or \"shift\") that is common with the factory-standard focuser assembly. This keeps your alignment and target centering consistent during focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I attach a motor to this Feather Touch Micro focuser for automated focusing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Feather Touch Micro focuser is compatible with Starlight Instruments' motor systems, such as the Handy Stepper Motor (HSM20). This allows you to add fully automated, computer-controlled focusing to your C14 EdgeHD for remote or automated imaging routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnown to Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain C14 EdgeHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-CPC11_and_FTM-C14HD_Installation_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295484189,"sku":"SI-FTM-C14HD","price":518.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Celestron-C14-Edge-HD-SCT-FTM-C14HD-1__89000.1596314039.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339821"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-celestron-c8-not-cpc-nexstar-se","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Celestron C8 (NOT CPC\/NexStar SE)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser on Celestron C8 SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides ultra-fine, dual-speed focusing control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates mirror shift and image slop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds zero back focus to the optical train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for C8 models with a flat rear cell (non-CPC\/SE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Celestron C8 (NOT CPC\/NexStar SE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser is a high-precision, bolt-on upgrade for your Celestron C8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. It replaces the original single-speed focus knob to provide the fine adjustment necessary for critical astrophotography and high-power visual observation, completely eliminating the image shift that plagues standard SCT mirror-focusing mechanisms. This American-made focuser is engineered specifically for older Celestron C8 models that feature a flat rear cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Focusing for Your Celestron 8\" SCT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the Feather Touch Micro is its robust, backlash-free dual-speed mechanism. This system gives you a coarse knob for rough focusing and a secondary fine-focus knob for making minute, repeatable adjustments. This level of control is essential for achieving perfect focus when imaging planets like Jupiter or splitting tight double stars like Albireo (Beta Cygni), where the stock focuser's coarse movement makes it nearly impossible to hit the critical focus zone without overshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Check: For Flat-Back Celestron C8 OTAs Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis micro focuser is designed exclusively for Celestron C8 telescopes that have a \u003cstrong\u003eflat rear cell\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before ordering, you must inspect the back of your optical tube. If the area around the focus knob is flat, this is the correct model for your telescope. If your C8 has a triangular pattern cast into the rear cell, you own a CPC or NexStar SE series telescope, which requires a different version of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA 0mm Back-Focus Upgrade for Your C8 Imaging Train\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the primary challenges of SCT astrophotography is managing the limited back focus, especially when using focal reducers, off-axis guiders, and filter wheels. While an external Crayford-style focuser can also improve focusing, it consumes several inches of precious back focus. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser provides the same level of precision without using any back focus at all, as it directly upgrades the telescope's internal mechanism. This makes it the ideal focusing solution for imagers who cannot afford to extend their optical train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I know if this Feather Touch Micro Focuser fits my Celestron C8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must check the physical appearance of your telescope's rear cell. This model is \u003cstrong\u003eonly for C8s with a flat back\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the back of your telescope has a triangular pattern around the focuser, you have a CPC or NexStar SE model, and this focuser will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser over the C8's stock focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two main advantages are \u003cstrong\u003eprecision\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eimage-shift elimination\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dual-speed control allows for extremely fine adjustments that are impossible with the standard knob. More importantly, it removes the \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop\" that causes the view to jump whenever you change focus direction on a stock SCT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill installing the Feather Touch Micro on my C8 help with planetary imaging of Jupiter or Saturn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. High-resolution planetary imaging requires perfect focus. The Feather Touch Micro allows you to make tiny, controlled adjustments to the mirror position, ensuring you can precisely focus on details like the cloud bands of Jupiter or the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings, even when seeing conditions are challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy should I choose this Feather Touch Micro instead of an external Crayford focuser for my C8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary reason is \u003cstrong\u003eback focus\u003c\/strong\u003e. An external focuser adds several inches to your imaging train, which can prevent you from reaching focus with accessories like focal reducers or certain cameras. The Feather Touch Micro adds \u003cstrong\u003ezero back focus\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a superior choice for complex imaging setups on a Celestron C8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the installation of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser on a C8 difficult?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward for most users and can typically be completed with simple hand tools. The process involves removing the stock rubber focus knob and its mounting flange, and then bolting the Feather Touch unit in its place. Detailed instructions are available for download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this Feather Touch Micro Focuser work for deep-sky imaging with my C8 and a focal reducer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's an excellent choice for this application. Because it doesn't consume any back focus, you can easily use it in an imaging train that includes a focal reducer, an off-axis guider, and a camera, while still benefiting from precise, shift-free focusing for sharp stars across the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnown to Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestron C-8 Schmidt-Cassegrain SCT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM-C8_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295516957,"sku":"SI-FTM-C8","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Celestron-C8-NOT-CPC-NexStar-SE-FTM-C8-1__81831.1596314040.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339825"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-meade-14-0-scts","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade 14.0\" SCTs","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit upgrade for all Meade 14.0\" SCTs, including LX200GPS and Classic models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds ultra-precise dual-speed focusing control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatically reduces image shift for critical planetary and deep-sky imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal planetary reduction assembly provides zero-backlash fine adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA from premium materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade 14.0\" SCTs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade 14.0\" SCTs is a direct-replacement, dual-speed focusing mechanism that brings ultra-fine control to all 14-inch Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains, including the LX200GPS and LX200 Classic models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 14.0\" SCT Micro Focuser: Dual-Speed Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary mirror focusing mechanism of a large SCT is a compromise. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser for the Meade 14.0\" SCT replaces the stock single-speed knob with a planetary reduction assembly, giving you two focusing speeds from a single unit. This allows for coarse adjustments to find initial focus, followed by exceptionally fine control to achieve a perfect, critically sharp image without vibration or overshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis level of precision is essential for high-magnification planetary viewing and for astrophotography, where even the slightest focus error can soften an entire data set. The internal mechanism is engineered for zero backlash, meaning your adjustments are immediate and repeatable every time you turn the knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarlight Instruments' Zero-Compromise Build for Meade SCTs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component of the Feather Touch Micro Focuser is manufactured in the USA to exacting standards. The housing and knobs are machined from hardened stainless steel, steel, and high-grade aluminum for durability and a solid, tactile feel. Anodized surfaces resist wear and corrosion, ensuring the focuser operates as smoothly years from now as it does on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a functional upgrade; it's a component built to match the investment you've made in your 14.0\" telescope. The precision engineering eliminates the looseness and rough feel of the original focuser, transforming the interaction with your telescope into a more accurate and satisfying experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeather Touch Micro vs. Stock Meade Focuser: Eliminating Image Shift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most significant challenge when focusing any SCT is \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop\"—the slight tilting of the primary mirror as it moves along the baffle tube. This causes the target to jump in the eyepiece, making critical high-magnification focusing nearly impossible. The stock focuser's coarse action often exacerbates this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch Micro Focuser provides the solution. By making incredibly small, smooth adjustments with the fine-focus knob, you can dial in perfect focus without causing the primary mirror to tilt. While it doesn't change the telescope's core mechanics, it gives you the control needed to work around the inherent limitations of the design, keeping your target centered and stable for sharp, frustration-free observing and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro Focuser for the Meade 14.0\" SCT reduce image shift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage shift is caused by the primary mirror tilting as it moves. The stock focuser's coarse action can easily trigger this movement. The \u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for extremely fine, smooth adjustments, enabling you to achieve critical focus without applying enough force to cause the mirror to shift, keeping your target stable in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Starlight Instruments Micro Focuser difficult to install on my Meade 14.0\" LX200GPS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward and can typically be done with simple hand tools. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser is designed as a direct replacement for the factory knob assembly on all Meade 14.0\" SCTs. Detailed instructions are available for download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the benefit of a dual-speed focuser on a Meade 14.0\" SCT for planetary imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Meade 14.0\" SCT has a long focal length, making the \"critical focus zone\" incredibly small when imaging planets like Jupiter or Saturn. The dual-speed control of the \u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch Micro\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to make minute adjustments with the fine-focus knob to precisely nail that zone, which is often impossible with the stock single-speed focuser, resulting in significantly sharper images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I motorize this Feather Touch Micro Focuser for my Meade 14.0\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Starlight Instruments offers motor options, such as the Handy Stepper Motor (HSM20), that are designed to clamp directly onto the Feather Touch Micro Focuser. This allows you to add automated, computer-controlled focusing for advanced imaging applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this focuser help me achieve critical focus on faint DSOs like the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) with my Meade 14.0\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. For faint deep-sky objects, achieving the tightest possible stars is key to resolving detail and maximizing contrast. The precision of the \u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to make tiny adjustments to get perfect, point-like stars across the field, which is especially critical when using imaging systems with very small pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is this a better solution than an external Crayford focuser for a Meade 14.0\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile an external Crayford is a good option, it adds significant length and weight to the optical train, which can affect balance and clearance on a fork-mounted SCT. The \u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the same level of fine-focus control by upgrading the telescope's native mechanism, adding no extra weight or length to the back of the scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM_Meade_Micro_Focuser_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295549725,"sku":"SI-FTM-M14","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Meade-14-0-inch-SCTs-FTM-M14-1__34453.1596314040.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339829"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-meade-8-0-sct-including-meade-lx90-lx200gps-lx200-classics-7-mak","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade 8.0\" SCT (Including Meade LX90, LX200GPS, LX200 Classics \u0026 7\" Mak)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser on Meade 8.0\" SCTs and 7\" Maksutovs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds dual-speed, ultra-fine focusing control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image-shift and coarse focus jumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential upgrade for high-magnification planetary imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade 8.0\" SCT (Including Meade LX90, LX200GPS, LX200 Classics \u0026amp; 7\" Mak)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade 8.0\" SCT brings precision control to popular telescopes like the LX90, LX200GPS, and the 7\" Maksutov, replacing the stock knob to eliminate the coarse focusing and image shift that plagues these mirror-focus designs. This upgrade is critical for high-magnification work, and for certain 6\" and 8\" models, verifying the 38mm focuser flange is a key installation step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Dual-Speed Control for Meade 8.0\" and 7\" Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary mirror focusing mechanism on Meade Schmidt-Cassegrains and Maksutovs is prone to image shift, where the view jumps sideways during fine adjustments. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser replaces the original single-speed knob with a dual-speed planetary reduction system, giving you ultra-fine control that makes achieving critical focus on planets and double stars possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgrade doesn't just add a fine-focus knob; it replaces the entire mechanism with Starlight Instruments' backlash-free assembly. The result is smooth, repeatable focusing without the frustration of overshooting the mark, turning your Meade SCT into an instrument capable of serious high-resolution imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Check: The 38mm Flange Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this Micro Focuser fits most Meade 8.0\" SCTs and the 7\" Maksutov, certain models require a specific check before ordering. Meade has shipped some telescopes, including the 6″ LX80, LS8-ACF, and LT8-SC, with two different sizes of focuser flanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure a perfect fit, you must measure the flange of your telescope's stock focuser knob. If you have one of the listed models and the flange measures 38mm, please notify us when ordering so the correct small-flange focuser body can be supplied. This simple check prevents installation issues and guarantees the focuser will mount correctly to your telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeather Touch Micro vs. Stock Meade Focuser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between the stock focuser and the Feather Touch upgrade is immediate and significant. Where the standard knob offers only coarse, often sticky adjustments, the Feather Touch provides two distinct speeds for rapid and micron-level precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Focuser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prone to significant image shift, making it difficult to achieve and hold critical focus at high power. The single-speed control often feels coarse, causing you to \"chase\" focus back and forth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeather Touch Micro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually eliminates image shift by providing a robust, backlash-free mechanism. The dual-speed control allows for rapid changes with the coarse knob and perfectly smooth, minute adjustments with the fine-focus knob, which is essential for both visual observers and imagers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Feather Touch Micro completely stop image shift on my Meade LX200 Classic 8\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will dramatically reduce or eliminate the image shift caused by the focusing mechanism itself. The Feather Touch provides a much smoother, more precise action than the stock knob, which prevents the mirror from tilting as it moves. This is the single most effective upgrade for combating focus shift on Meade SCTs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow difficult is it to install the Feather Touch Micro on an LX90?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward and can typically be done in under 30 minutes with simple hand tools (the required hex wrench is often included). The process involves removing the stock rubber knob and plastic housing and replacing it with the Feather Touch assembly. Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this focuser necessary for visual observing or just for imaging with my Meade 8\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it's considered essential for imaging, it's a massive improvement for visual observing as well. When you're trying to split a tight double star like Epsilon Lyrae or see fine detail in Jupiter's cloud bands at 250x, the stock focuser's \"jumpiness\" makes it nearly impossible. The Feather Touch allows you to snap objects into perfect focus with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have a Meade 6\" LX80; how do I know if this Feather Touch Micro will fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 6\" LX80 and several other models, you must measure the diameter of the flange on your telescope's current focuser knob. If it measures \u003cstrong\u003e38mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this focuser will fit, but you must specify this when ordering to receive the correct version. If it is a different size, this model is not compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Feather Touch Micro work with the Meade 7\" Maksutov?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this model is fully compatible with the Meade 7\" Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It provides the same significant improvement in focusing precision and reduction of image shift as it does on the 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy can't I just use an external Crayford focuser instead of the Feather Touch Micro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn external Crayford focuser adds to the optical train length and still requires you to use the stock mirror focuser for coarse adjustments, leaving the original image shift problem unsolved. The Feather Touch Micro corrects the problem at its source by upgrading the primary mirror focusing mechanism itself, which is a more direct and effective solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor 6″ LX80, LS8-ACF, LT8-ACF, LT8-SC and LS8-SC, measure the stock focuser flange. This model fits the 38mm version.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM_Meade_Micro_Focuser_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295582493,"sku":"SI-FTM-M8","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Meade-8-0-inch-SCT-Including-LX90-LX200GPS-LX200-Classics-and-Meade-7-inch-Maksutov-FTM-M8-1__69264.1596314040.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339833"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-meade-f-10-10-or-12-scts","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade f\/10 10\" or 12\" SCTs","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit upgrade for Meade 10\" and 12\" f\/10 SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces stock focuser on LX90, LX200GPS, and LX200 Classic models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-speed mechanism for precise, repeatable fine focus adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift and \"mirror flop\" common to SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade f\/10 10\" or 12\" SCTs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser is a direct-fit, USA-made upgrade engineered specifically for Meade 10\" and 12\" f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes. It replaces the coarse stock focuser on popular 10\" and 12\" models like the LX90 and LX200, providing the dual-speed control necessary for achieving critical focus with f\/10 optics without inducing image shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Micro Focuser for Meade 10\" \u0026amp; 12\" SCTs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary limitation of the stock Meade focuser is its single, coarse speed, which makes hitting perfect focus at high magnification a frustrating exercise. This Feather Touch Micro replaces the original knob with a dual-speed planetary reduction assembly, giving you both rapid coarse adjustments and incredibly fine control from a single unit. This precision is essential for splitting tight double stars or resolving fine detail on planetary surfaces like the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEliminating Image Shift on f\/10 Optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain telescopes focus by moving the primary mirror, a mechanism prone to \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop,\" where the image jumps unpredictably. The Feather Touch Micro Focuser solves this problem by providing extremely fine, smooth adjustments to the mirror's position. This allows you to dial in focus without the backlash and image movement of the factory knob, ensuring your target stays centered in the eyepiece or on your imaging sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Direct Fit for Meade LX90 \u0026amp; LX200 Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis micro focuser is precisely machined in the USA for a perfect fit on specific Meade models: the 10\" and 12\" f\/10 versions of the LX90, LX200GPS, and LX200 Classic. Installation is straightforward and can be done with simple hand tools. Note that this unit is not compatible with Meade's f\/8 optical tubes; a different model is required for those telescopes. The robust, all-metal construction ensures a lifetime of reliable, backlash-free operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro improve focusing on a Meade LX200 12\" SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch Micro replaces the standard single-speed knob with a \u003cstrong\u003edual-speed mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gives you a fine-focus knob that makes minute, controlled adjustments, eliminating the image shift and backlash inherent in the stock focuser. For a 12\" f\/10 SCT, this means you can achieve critical focus for high-resolution planetary imaging or visual observation without your target jumping across the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Feather Touch Micro focuser help me achieve sharp focus on Jupiter with my Meade 10\" f\/10 SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. High-magnification planetary observing on targets like Jupiter (Jove) or Saturn requires extremely precise focus to resolve cloud bands, the Great Red Spot, or the Cassini Division. The stock focuser often overshoots the point of perfect focus. The Feather Touch's fine-focus control allows you to make tiny, repeatable adjustments to nail the focus, even when seeing conditions are unsteady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I install this Feather Touch Micro on my f\/8 Meade SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This specific model is engineered exclusively for the f\/10 versions of the 10\" and 12\" Meade SCTs. It will not fit the f\/8 models, which require the FTM-M1012-F8 model from Starlight Instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Feather Touch Micro for Meade SCTs difficult to install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is designed to be user-friendly and typically takes only a few minutes with basic hand tools. The kit includes the necessary hex wrench. The focuser assembly directly replaces the factory knob on the rear cell of the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy choose this Feather Touch Micro over an external Crayford focuser for my Meade SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feather Touch Micro is an \u003cstrong\u003einternal upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e that refines the telescope's existing focus mechanism. This has two key advantages over an external Crayford focuser:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Added Backfocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e It doesn't change the optical path length, so you won't have issues reaching focus with your existing accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess Weight\/Leverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e It adds minimal weight directly to the rear cell, avoiding the balance and leverage issues an external focuser can create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn external focuser is a good solution for heavy imaging trains, but for visual use and light imaging, the Micro Focuser is a more streamlined and integrated solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat exactly is \"image shift\" and how does the Feather Touch Micro solve it on my LX90?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage shift, or \"mirror flop,\" is a common issue in SCTs where the primary mirror tilts slightly as it moves along the baffle tube during focusing. This causes the star you are focusing on to jump or drift in the eyepiece. The Feather Touch Micro solves this by providing extremely smooth, precise control over the mirror's movement, preventing the sudden shifts caused by the coarse stock focuser mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFeather Touch Micro Focuser for Meade 10\"\/12\" f\/10 SCTs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eHex Wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM_Meade_Micro_Focuser_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295746333,"sku":"SI-FTM-M1012","price":490.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Meade-F10-10-inch-or-12-inch-SCTs-FTM-M1012-1__68115.1596314041.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339837"},{"product_id":"starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-for-meade-f-8-10-or-12-scts","title":"Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade f\/8 10\" or 12\" SCTs","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the stock focuser knob on Meade f\/8 10\" and 12\" SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds dual-speed, high-precision focusing control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates image shift caused by mirror tilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, machined, and assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro for Meade f\/8 10\" or 12\" SCTs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro brings precision dual-speed focusing to your Meade f\/8 10\" or 12\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope, replacing the coarse stock knob to eliminate image shift and enable critical sharpness for high-magnification visual observation and imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-Speed Control: Eliminating Image Shift on Meade f\/8 SCTs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary challenge with stock SCT focusers is \"image shift\"—the frustrating wobble of the target in the eyepiece as you change focus. This is caused by the entire primary mirror tilting on the baffle tube. The Feather Touch Micro solves this by providing extremely fine, repeatable control over the mirror's position, using a robust planetary reduction assembly to make backlash and image shift a thing of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual-speed mechanism allows for coarse adjustments to find initial focus, then switches to a fine-focus ratio for nailing the final, perfect position. For planetary imagers trying to resolve Cassini's Division in Saturn's rings or visual observers splitting tight double stars, this level of control is not a luxury; it's essential for achieving the full resolution of your telescope's optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSA-Made Machining: The Feather Touch Build Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Feather Touch Micro focuser is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, adhering to Starlight Instruments' rigorous standards for mechanical excellence. The internal components are crafted from hardened stainless steel and other high-grade materials to ensure a lifetime of smooth, reliable operation without wear or slippage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focuser's housing is precisely engineered for a direct, drop-in fit on compatible Meade f\/8 telescopes. Installation is straightforward and does not require permanent modification to your instrument, making it a completely reversible and high-value upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeather Touch Micro vs. Stock Meade Focuser: A Direct Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading from the standard Meade focuser knob to the Feather Touch Micro provides several immediate and tangible benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocusing Resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stock knob offers only a single, coarse speed. The Feather Touch adds a second, ultra-fine focus knob, allowing for minute adjustments that are impossible with the original hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary reason for the upgrade. The stock focuser's inherent image shift makes high-magnification focusing a battle. The Feather Touch Micro's precise mechanism eliminates this shift, keeping your target centered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fluid, backlash-free motion of the Feather Touch provides a superior tactile experience, giving you confidence that every turn translates directly into a precise focus adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this Feather Touch Micro fit my Meade 12\" f\/10 LX200?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This specific model is engineered exclusively for the \u003cstrong\u003eMeade f\/8 10\" and 12\" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will not fit the f\/10 versions of these telescopes due to differences in the rear cell and focusing mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is \"image shift\" and how does the Feather Touch Micro fix it on my Meade f\/8 SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage shift\u003c\/strong\u003e is the apparent movement of the object in the eyepiece when you focus an SCT. It's caused by the primary mirror slightly tilting as it moves along the central baffle. The Feather Touch Micro provides much finer control over the focusing shaft, preventing the sudden, coarse movements that cause the mirror to tilt and the image to shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs installing the Feather Touch Micro difficult?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is designed to be simple and can be done with basic hand tools. The Feather Touch Micro replaces the factory knob on the rear cell of the telescope without requiring any permanent modifications. Instructions are included to guide you through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I still use the original Meade focus knob with the Feather Touch Micro installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the Feather Touch Micro is a complete replacement for the original focuser knob assembly. You will remove the stock knob and install the Feather Touch unit in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Feather Touch Micro help when imaging Jupiter with my 12\" f\/8 Meade SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen imaging Jupiter, especially during moments of good seeing, achieving critical focus is paramount to capturing fine details like the Great Red Spot or subtle cloud bands. The Feather Touch Micro's fine-focus control allows you to make tiny, precise adjustments to the focus, ensuring you capture the sharpest possible data without the image shifting in the camera's field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI'm trying to collimate my 10\" f\/8 Meade on a star. Will the Feather Touch Micro make it easier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, significantly. A key step in collimation is accurately defocusing a star to examine the diffraction pattern. The Feather Touch Micro's smooth, shift-free motion allows you to precisely defocus and refocus the star without introducing wobble, making it much easier to judge the concentricity of the rings and achieve perfect collimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (designed, machined and assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starlight_Instruments_FTM_Meade_Micro_Focuser_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starlight-instruments-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarlight Instruments 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starlight Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967295779101,"sku":"SI-FTM-M1012-F8","price":616.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/Starlight-Instruments-Feather-Touch-Micro-for-Meade-F8-10-inch-or-12-inch-SCTs-FTM-M1012-F8-1__47135.1596314041.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339840"}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/collections\/starlight-instruments-feather-touch-micro-sct-focusers.oembed","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}