Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Micro Focuser for Celestron C14 Edge HD

This specific Feather Touch Micro Focuser is designed exclusively for the Celestron C14 Edge HD Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. It is not compatible with other aperture sizes or non-Edge HD models.

Installation is straightforward and typically takes about ten minutes. You simply remove the stock focusing knob and replace it with the Feather Touch assembly using basic tools.

This unit replaces the stock focusing knob assembly. It upgrades your telescope to a dual-speed system, adding a 1/10-speed fine focus knob that sits alongside the standard focus control.

Even for visual use, a dual-speed focuser allows for much finer control when trying to achieve perfect focus on planetary details or tight double stars. It eliminates the 'overshooting' that often happens with standard single-speed knobs.

Yes, it is highly recommended. Achieving critical sharpness is essential for high-resolution imaging, and the 1/10-speed reduction makes it significantly easier to lock in the exact focus point required for clear, crisp deep-sky or planetary images.

Yes, the assembly features a built-in stop mechanism. This is designed to protect your primary mirror from potential damage during the focusing process.