Celestron Focus Motor

Name: Celestron Focus Motor
Brand: Celestron

Celestron

Celestron Focus Motor is a motorized focusing accessory for repeatable autofocus during long imaging sessions.

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Best Current Offer

Cloud Break Optics

In stock

$259.95

Other retailers

High Point Scientific (In stock)
$259.95
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
$259.95
Telescopes.net (In stock)
$259.95

Specifications

Mechanical

Focuser type: Electronic focuser

Use

Primary use: Repeatable electronic focus for imaging automation

Specifications

Weight: 0.94 lb (0.43 kg)
Compatibility: All SCTs produced after 2006 except 5\" SCT, all EdgeHD, RASA 8\", RASA 36cm, 7\" Mak-Cass

Overview

Format: Telescope focuser accessory

Sensor / electronics

Interface: USB 3.0 or USB 2.0

Astrophotography Fit

Best for imaging rigs where focus changes with temperature, filters, or long unattended sequences.

Celestron Focus Motor controls focus, which is one of the highest-leverage parts of an imaging rig. Electronic focus makes autofocus after temperature shifts, filter changes, and meridian flips practical.

Check mechanical compatibility, drawtube travel, load capacity, backlash, software support, and available adapters before buying. A focuser that fits poorly can add tilt or slip under camera weight.

Best paired with

Refractors, SCTs, CDKs, or astrographs with compatible focus hardware
ASIAIR, NINA, Voyager, FocusLynx, ASCOM, or INDI workflows as supported
Mono filter-wheel rigs that need filter offsets and repeatable focus

Not recommended for

Purely visual grab-and-go observing
Focusers with unsupported brackets, backlash, slip, or insufficient payload
Users unwilling to calibrate step size, backlash, and temperature behavior

Retailer Rating

Ratings aggregated from public retailer data.

4.6

across 150 reviews from 2 retailers

Retailer breakdown

Retailer	Rating	Reviews	Source
High Point Scientific	4.6	149	Product page
Mile High Astronomy	5.0	1	Product page

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$259.95	In stock Updated 9/19/2026	View Offer - $259.95
High Point Scientific High Point Scientific	$259.95	In stock Updated 9/20/2026	View Offer - $259.95
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$259.95	In stock Updated 9/19/2026	View Offer - $259.95
Telescopes.net Telescopes.net	$259.95	In stock Updated 9/20/2026	View Offer - $259.95

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