{"product_id":"wanderer-astro-saddle-replacement-kit-for-takahashi-epsilon","title":"Wanderer Astro Saddle Replacement Kit for Takahashi Epsilon","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the original focuser on Takahashi Epsilon 130 and 160 astrographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables installation of the Wanderer FETA M92 focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the optional WandererRotator Lite V2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts in front of the Epsilon's corrector assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not interfere with a rear-mounted Wanderer ETA M54\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\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\u003eWanderer Astro Saddle Replacement Kit for Takahashi Epsilon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wanderer Astro \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/saddles-and-clamps\"\u003eSaddle\u003c\/a\u003e Replacement Kit is the dedicated mechanical interface for upgrading your Takahashi Epsilon 130 or Epsilon 160 with Wanderer Astro's advanced imaging components. This kit directly replaces the stock \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/focusers\"\u003efocuser\u003c\/a\u003e, creating a solid mounting point for the high-payload Wanderer FETA M92 \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/electronic-focusers\"\u003eelectronic focuser\u003c\/a\u003e and the optional WandererRotator Lite V2. The kit installs in front of the Epsilon's corrector.\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\u003eFETA M92 Integration: Replacing the Stock Focuser on Epsilon 130\/160\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit replaces the original focuser of your Takahashi Epsilon 130 or Epsilon 160 so you can install the Wanderer FETA M92. The integration is engineered so that your Epsilon \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/astrograph-telescopes\"\u003eastrograph\u003c\/a\u003e should achieve focus with the FETA M92 positioned approximately at the midpoint of its travel.\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 Forward-Mounted Solution in Front of the Corrector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike components that attach to the rear of an imaging train, the Saddle Replacement Kit installs in front of the Epsilon's corrector lens assembly. This forward position means it does not interfere with a Wanderer \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/wanderer-astro-wanderer-electronic-tilt-adjuster-m54\"\u003eETA M54\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/rotators-and-tilt-adjusters\"\u003etilt adjuster\u003c\/a\u003e that may be installed behind the corrector, allowing you to build a complete Wanderer Astro imaging ecosystem on your Takahashi Epsilon.\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 else do I need to buy with the Wanderer Saddle Replacement Kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is a mechanical adapter only. To use it, you must have a \u003cstrong\u003eWanderer FETA M92\u003c\/strong\u003e electronic focuser. You can also optionally add the \u003cstrong\u003eWandererRotator Lite V2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The FETA M92 and rotator are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this kit work with my Takahashi Epsilon 180?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is specifically designed for either the \u003cstrong\u003eTakahashi Epsilon 130\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eTakahashi Epsilon 160\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must select the correct version for your telescope at the time of purchase. For the Epsilon 180, Wanderer Astro offers a separate FETA M92 Adapter Kit for Takahashi Epsilon 180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes installing the Wanderer Saddle Kit change how my Epsilon 160 focuses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it fundamentally changes the focusing mechanism. This kit requires you to remove the telescope's original focuser entirely. All focusing will then be handled by the Wanderer FETA M92 electronic focuser. The system is designed so that the FETA M92 should reach focus near the middle of its adjustment travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I still use my Wanderer ETA M54 tilt adjuster with this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Saddle Replacement Kit is installed \u003cstrong\u003ein front of\u003c\/strong\u003e the Epsilon's corrector lenses. Because the Wanderer ETA M54 is typically installed \u003cstrong\u003ebehind\u003c\/strong\u003e the corrector, the two components do not interfere with each other, allowing you to use both simultaneously.\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\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddle replacement kit (replaces original focuser)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Telescopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakahashi Epsilon 130 (WA-WSRK-E130) or Takahashi Epsilon 160 (WA-WSRK-E160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWanderer FETA M92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWandererRotator Lite V2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn front of the Epsilon corrector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not interfere with a Wanderer ETA M54 installed behind the corrector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for the FETA to achieve focus near the midpoint of its travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/wanderer-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWanderer Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wanderer Astro","offers":[{"title":"E130","offer_id":67895501979933,"sku":"WA-WSRK-E130","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E160","offer_id":67895502012701,"sku":"WA-WSRK-E160","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/wanderer-astro-saddle-replacement-kit-for-takahashi-epsilon-1.jpg?v=1793212960","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/wanderer-astro-saddle-replacement-kit-for-takahashi-epsilon","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}