Focus motor for Celestron SCT, EdgeHD, RASA telescopes
Code: 94155-A
Description
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The Celestron Focus Motor enables electronic focusing using a computer or Celestron computerized mount hand controller for remote/hands-free observing.
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Self-powering: When connected to a Celestron computerized mount, the mount provides the power. When connected directly to a computer, USB provides the power.
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Compatible with a wide variety of Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain, EdgeHD, and Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph optical tubes. Check description for full list.
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Motor controls include multiple speed rates, automatic GoTo indexed focuser position, and focuser backlash compensation.
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Focuser Utility software for Windows provides a simple user interface. Also compatible with Celestron PWI.
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Enables autofocusing with a camera and third-party software via ASCOM.
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Indexed focus position allows the motor to automatically return to a previous focus position and prevents the focus motor from reaching the end of telescope’s mechanical focus travel.
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Now compatible with the 9.25” EdgeHD.
- Manufacturer: Celestron
- Weight: 0.450 Kgs
Motor: | DC servo motor |
Spur gears: | Brass, 1:1 gear ratio, 35.2mm diameter, 42 teeth |
Focuser shaft coupler: | Aluminum clamping sleeve |
Microprocessor: | NXP Kinetis series, Arm Coretex-M4 core |
AUX port power: | Powered by Celestron computerized mount AUX port, connecting cable supplied |
USB port power: | USB3 or USB2 providing at least 900mA |
DC jack power: | 12V DC, 1A, 5.5mm (0.21") and 2.1mm (0.08") tip positive plug |
Compatibility: | All SCTs produced after 2006 except 5" SCT, all EdgeHD, RASA 8", RASA 36cm, 7" Mak-Cass |
Speed rates: | 8°/sec , 32°/sec , 128°/sec |
Focuser Steps per Revolution: | 1000 steps |
Weight: | 15 oz (.42 kg) |
Focus Motor Compatibility
Aperture |
Celestron Telescope Design |
Models |
Compatible with #94155 Focus Motor? |
Notes |
5” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | All | No | |
6” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | All | Yes | Not compatible with #93648 Off-Axis Guider |
7” | Maksutov-Cassegrain | All | Yes | |
8” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built before 2006 | No | |
8” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built 2006 or later | Yes | |
8” | EdgeHD | All | Yes | |
8” | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph | All | Yes | |
9.25” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built before 2006 | No | |
9.25” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built 2006 or later | Yes | |
9.25” | EdgeHD | All | Yes | |
11” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built before 2006 | No | |
11” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built 2006 or later | Yes | |
11” | EdgeHD | All | Yes | |
11” | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph | All | Yes | The RASA 11 (91075) is compatible with the #94155-A focus motor, but requires the #94255 retrofit kit. The RASA 11 V2 (91076) is compatible with the #94155-A without a retrofit kit needed. |
14” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built before 2006 | No | |
14” | Schmidt-Cassegrain | Built 2006 or later | Yes | |
14” | EdgeHD | All | Yes | |
36cm | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph | All | Yes |