Dual scope continued, fitting a Gemini auto focuser and getting a new camera!

[@Astro_Shed]

Great Video, and nice heads up on the Gemini focuser, looks a good bit of kit….clear skies to you Andy…👍🏻

[@bedfordbeds]

I am following this with great interest, well done finding the Gemini focuser!

[@dumpydalekobservatory]

That Gemini focuser looks like a good find I think I know where I'll be buying my next one, clear skies!!

[@AndyofAstro]

Thanks Tich! It seem pretty good and the price is brilliant!

[@zarubastro]

Literally ordered mine like 1 hour ago.. cant wait to test it out!

[@AndyofAstro]

Have fun!

[@KevinRudd-w8s]

Thanks for the heads up on the Gemini AF Andy, I am currently looking for an AF that won't break the bank, this could be what I'm looking for. I hope you sort out the alignment without too much trouble. Clear Skies

[@Oxizee]

I goit the Altair 269C also. Good cam!

[@Slipperyducker]

I just got mine! The post wasn't on astrophotography for beginners was it because that post was what made me get it 😅 from May 😂

[@chuckshc376]

Hi Andy great video I will be keeping up with the progress had an Idea to hopefully aid you in the alignment process of the scopes may get 2 lasers attached to the centre of the spiders and then align the dots on the distant object just a thought no idea if it would work.

[@AndyofAstro]

This sounds like a brilliant idea. I think I will try this! Best wishes!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@koomber777]

The £60 Gemini will still be a pretty good markup on the cost of parts for the autofocusser. I'd be willing to bet that the motor is identical to the zwo. The

[@whatmattersmost6725]

Very cool! You know this is a ZWO EAF knockoff?? I am sure ZWO will stop this product from being sold! Get them while you can, already price is much higher... The bracket looks like a ZWO EAF, 100% copy! This is the price rang the ZWO EAF should be... Also possible this company makes the ZWO EAF unit and now can sell there own? Could get interesting to say the least.....

[@JuanManuel-el1cr]

great, how much does the setup weigh? What is the maximum payload of the mount?

[@AndyofAstro]

18Kg for imaging with the mount. The scopes together around 10Kg. Clear Skies!

[@davidducharme5308]

I read a post on CloudyNights a couple of days ago about the Gemini focuser but was unsure about the product due to price. But, it looks like it should work well with by little refractor. Now, the only question I would have is how well it would work with my 8" SCT (standard focus). Let me know if you have any opinions on the power of this device. As always, I look forward to the next installment :)

[@soltecnorinstalacioneselec6293]

Hola, acabo de recibir el enfocador y estoy con el montaje. He intentado realizar la descarga del Driver desde el enlace que has dejado pero me da error .

[@Cheapass-tro]

Looking good Andy. I'm excited for you, and yes the Gemini AF looks good 'AF' for that money.

[@fokevolt]

Hello! Can you tell me what is the 2" adapter (with compression ring) you have on your focuser? I have the same telescope, and want to upgrade 2screw adapter with the compression ring adapter, but there's no such thing on AliExpress (at least I couldn't find any). Wondered where you got that

[@AndyofAstro]

Astro Essentials 2-inch Compression-Ring adapter for Sky-Watcher Newtonians from first light optics

[@Cheapass-tro]

According to the Ali-Express listing, I think yours should also have had a temperature sensor. Both listed "colours" include one, but the more expensive option also has a hand controller.