Focus adapter for Orion SkyQuest and XT IntelliScope, fits Feather Touch 2 inch | Starlight

With a Dobson at high magnification, with each turn of the focus knob you push the tube slightly out of position. With this focuser adapter for the Orion SkyQuest and XT IntelliScope, you attach a Feather Touch to it, making focusing more relaxed.

The SkyQuest and XT IntelliScope from Orion are Classic Dobson telescopes with a Newton tube. This 2 inch adapter replaces the original focuser with a Feather Touch focuser from Starlight Instruments. Orion has made these series in different openings, so check if the adapter fits your tube.

After changing the focus lens, it is advisable to re-collimate the Newton. With a laser such as the Omegon laser collimator for Newtons That happens quickly, and in our explanation about collimation Read how to do it.

There is also a one for the SkyQuest. separate 2 inch focus adapter.