{"product_id":"rb-focus-sct-maksutov-adapter-for-merlin-focusers","title":"RB Focus SCT\/Maksutov Adapter for Merlin Focusers","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects RB Focus Merlin V3.0 and Myrddin V2.3 focusers to SCTs and Maksutovs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurely mechanical bracket; does not alter optical path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the adapter, a coupler and M3 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 7 versions for specific SCT and Maksutov models\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\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\u003eRB Focus SCT\/Maksutov Adapter for Merlin Focusers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis RB Focus SCT\/Maksutov Adapter is the dedicated mechanical bracket for automating your Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with an RB Focus electronic focuser. It is designed exclusively for the Merlin V3.0 and Myrddin V2.3 models, with versions for the Mak 127, Mak 150, Mak 180 and the C8, C9.25, C11 and C14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFor Merlin V3.0 \u0026amp; Myrddin V2.3 Focusers Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is a mounting bracket, not an optical adapter. It holds the RB Focus Merlin V3.0 or Myrddin V2.3 motor on your SCT or Maksutov, and the included coupler links the motor to the telescope's focusing mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e7 Versions for SCTs and Maksutovs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRB Focus makes 7 versions of this adapter. Select the version for your telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCT Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versions are available for Celestron C8, C9.25, C11, and C14 optical tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaksutov Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versions are available for Mak 127 (visual back mount), Mak 150, and Mak 180 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\"\u003eCan I use the RB Focus Adapter with another brand's focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. RB Focus states it is compatible only with its Merlin V3.0 and Myrddin V2.3 focusers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the RB Focus SCT\/Maksutov Adapter add any length to my optical train?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a purely \u003cstrong\u003emechanical bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e that mounts around the telescope's existing focusing knob. It does not sit in the optical path and has no effect on your back focus, spacing, or ability to reach focus with your camera and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose the correct version of the RB Focus adapter for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the version named for your telescope: Mak 127 (visual back mount), Mak 150, Mak 180, C8, C9.25, C11 or C14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this adapter compatible with older RB Focus Merlin focusers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRB Focus lists only the Merlin V3.0 and Myrddin V2.3 as compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the coupler included with the RB Focus adapter for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coupler links the Merlin's motor to the telescope's focusing mechanism so the motor can turn it.\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\u003eFor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible focusers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRB Focus Merlin V3.0 and Myrddin V2.3 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMak 127 (visual back mount), Mak 150, Mak 180, C8, C9.25, C11, C14\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\"\u003eAdapter\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\"\u003eM3 screws (set)\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\"\u003eCoupler\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/rb-focus-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRB Focus 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RB Focus","offers":[{"title":"Mak 127 (Visual Back Mount)","offer_id":67881972302109,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-MAK127","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mak 150","offer_id":67881972334877,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-MAK150","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mak 180","offer_id":67881972367645,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-MAK180","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Celestron C8","offer_id":67881972400413,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-C8","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Celestron C9.25","offer_id":67881972433181,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-C925","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Celestron C11","offer_id":67881972465949,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-C11","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Celestron C14","offer_id":67881972498717,"sku":"RB-SCTMAK-C14","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/78d234_6f07243614eb4ac8aa0b9895ca06fa96_mv2.png?v=1793070926","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/rb-focus-sct-maksutov-adapter-for-merlin-focusers","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}