AstroPhysics Focuser

Completed masterpiece by Tom Koscica 

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Aluminum adapter mated to the AstroPhysics focuser. The adapter was created from an existing aluminum bayonet and a salvaged aluminum block.

Tom Koscica hard at work on the adapter assembly. Tom had put in at least 15 hours of work to create his masterpiece. Thank you Tom for all your hard work. You are a master craftsman.

Focuser assembly presented by the creators - Phil Salimbene (left) and Tom Koscica

Focuser assembly mounted to the 24 inch telescope by club members.

Al Witzgal and Steve Lowe for first light - Dec 23, 2005 21:29 EST.

Crowd wanting to look and see - "oooohhhh aaaaahhhhh" "WOW!"

24 inch telescope and the new focuser available for use.

24 inch telescope, the new focuser and Orion.

Reported and Images By: Ed Carlos