What does the Micro Pinion Assembly do for my Takahashi Epsilon E180?

It upgrades your stock single-speed focuser to a dual-speed Feather Touch system. This adds a fine-focus knob that allows for extremely precise adjustments, which is critical for achieving sharp focus with the Epsilon's fast optical system, especially when imaging.

Is installing the Starlight Instruments MPA difficult?

No, the installation is straightforward for most users. It involves removing the stock pinion assembly from your Takahashi focuser and replacing it with the Feather Touch unit using simple hand tools. Starlight Instruments provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.

Will this upgrade eliminate all image shift in my Takahashi focuser?

This upgrade addresses backlash and control within the focusing mechanism itself, providing smooth and precise drawtube movement. It does not change the fundamental design of the original focuser body. Its primary benefit is adding fine control and eliminating the 'jumpiness' associated with single-speed focusers.

Can I still use autofocus with the Feather Touch MPA installed?

Yes, absolutely. The near-zero backlash of the Feather Touch design makes it ideal for use with autofocus motors like the Starlight Instruments Handy Stepper Motor (HSM). The precise, repeatable motion allows autofocus software to reliably find the critical focus point.

I'm imaging the Horsehead Nebula (B33) with my Epsilon E180. How does this MPA help achieve sharper stars?

The Epsilon E180's fast focal ratio creates a very narrow critical focus zone. The stock focuser can easily overshoot this tiny zone. The Feather Touch fine-focus knob allows you to make minute, controlled adjustments to land perfectly within that zone, resulting in tighter, sharper stars across your image of the Horsehead Nebula (B33) and the surrounding region.

When observing Jupiter with my Mewlon, my view 'jumps' when I try to fine-tune focus. Does this product fix that?

Yes, this is precisely the problem the Micro Pinion Assembly solves. That 'jump' is caused by the coarse motion and inherent backlash in a single-speed mechanism. The Feather Touch fine-focus knob provides smooth, backlash-free motion, allowing you to dial in perfect focus on Jupiter's cloud bands and the Great Red Spot without the image shifting or jumping.

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Starlight Instruments Assemblage Micro Pinion - pour Takahashi Epsilon E180/Mewlon Cassagrain.

Starlight Instruments Assemblage Micro Pinion - pour Takahashi Epsilon E180/Mewlon Cassagrain.

par Starlight Instruments

UGC SI-MPA-TAK2.7-E180

CA$714.00 - CA$714.00

CA$714.00

CA$714.00 - CA$714.00

CA$714.00

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Micro Pinion Assembly, convient au Takahashi Epsilon E180 ainsi qu'au porte-oculaire Mewlon Cassagrain.

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Connu pour s'adapter	Takahashi Epsilon 180/Mewlon Cassegrain
Autre info	Convient aux porte-oculaires Tak avec un diamètre extérieur de 94 mm
Ratio de réduction	10:1

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