{"product_id":"starizona-feathertouch-microfocuser-adapter-old-style-c8","title":"Starizona Feathertouch MicroFocuser Adapter for Old Style C8","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts Feathertouch MicroFocusers to classic Celestron 8\" SCTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many orange tube and older black tube models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables high-precision, dual-speed focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes mounting screws for installation\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\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\u003eFeathertouch MicroFocuser Adapter for Old Style C8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter provides the essential mechanical link to upgrade your vintage Celestron 8\" SCT with a modern, high-precision Starlight Instruments Feathertouch focuser. It is specifically designed to fit the rear cell of older C8 models, including many classic orange tube and early black tube telescopes, allowing you to bypass the original, coarse focusing knob and achieve the fine control needed for modern planetary imaging and critical visual observation.\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\u003eEnable Feathertouch Focusing on Vintage Celestron 8\" SCTs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany older Celestron 8\" SCTs are optically excellent but are limited by their original single-speed focusing mechanism, which can suffer from image shift. Installing a Feathertouch MicroFocuser provides a massive upgrade in control, and this adapter makes it possible. By fitting this component, you can add the acclaimed dual-speed system that gives you the fine touch required to nail focus at high magnification on planets like Jupiter and Saturn, or when using a high-resolution camera. The adapter comes with the necessary mounting screws to secure the focuser assembly to your telescope's rear cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the Feathertouch MicroFocuser Adapter for Old Style C8 do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter allows you to install a Starlight Instruments Feathertouch SCT MicroFocuser onto a vintage Celestron 8\" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, replacing the original factory focusing knob with a modern, dual-speed precision focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich telescopes are compatible with this Feathertouch adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed for older Celestron 8\" SCTs. This includes many of the classic \"orange tube\" models and some older black tube C8 telescopes. It is not intended for modern Celestron SCTs which use a different mounting pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy should I add a Feathertouch MicroFocuser to my old C8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading to a Feathertouch focuser provides extremely fine control over focus, which is crucial for high-magnification planetary viewing and astrophotography. It helps eliminate \"image shift\" or \"mirror flop\" common with older SCT focusing mechanisms, ensuring the object stays centered as you make tiny adjustments to achieve critical sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68033926463773,"sku":"STZ-ADP-FTFA-OLDC8","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-Feathertouch-MicroFocuser-Adapter-Old-Style-C8-1_a46846f9-287f-47bd-bf5a-8b0fd205af5a.jpg?v=1794375635","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/starizona-feathertouch-microfocuser-adapter-old-style-c8","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}