PST Stage 2 Mod - Upgrade

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PST Stage 2 Mod - Upgrade

Post by Merlin66 »

I've been using the Borg helical focuser on many PST Mods over the past few years. Very effective, but manual operation.

I've just upgraded my Stage 2 PST Mod, which has a front adaptor which allows the assembly to be mounted on the TS102/1100 or behind the SM60/ED80 as a double stack. I also fitted a Lunt Crayford focuser and added a SW motor.

A significant improvement - I can now precisely focus remotely.

To improve the aesthetics, I also added a covering "tube" on the PST etalon, with a lever adjustment......

Certainly now looks the part!
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Post by Carbon60 »

Nice upgrade, Ken.

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That looks a nice piece of kit Ken!


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Thanks guys!
I'll post some images of the final assembly on the TS102/1100 - and hopefully some solar images using the ASI 183MM.


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Finally the PST Stage 2 Mod upgrade in action.....
Looks neat and tidy and works very well.
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Lovely bit of kit!


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Post by Ronnie_Clayton »

I really love PST mods, and your is amazing! Great job, congratulations!


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Thanks Guys,
Your feedback is appreciated.


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