Starlight Instruments Feather Touch Microfocuser

This specific model is designed for the C14 EdgeHD. While it may physically attach to other SCTs, the internal gearing and focus travel are optimized specifically for the EdgeHD optical system to ensure the best possible performance.

The installation is straightforward and generally takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You will need to remove the stock focus knob and replace it with the Feather Touch unit, but no specialized tools or permanent modifications to your telescope are required.

This unit replaces your telescope's original focus knob entirely. It provides a dual-speed mechanism, giving you both a coarse focus knob for quick adjustments and a fine focus knob for the ultra-precise control needed for high-magnification viewing and astrophotography.

While this microfocuser significantly improves your ability to achieve a sharp focus, it does not mechanically eliminate mirror flop or image shift inherent to the moving-mirror design of SCTs. However, the ultra-fine control makes it much easier to find the perfect focus point even if some minor shift is present.

Yes, the Feather Touch Microfocuser is a popular base for various aftermarket motorized focusers. Because it provides a smooth, high-precision manual interface, it is an ideal platform if you plan to automate your focusing process later.