English Explanatory Dictionary

Crayford focuser

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simplified focusing mechanism for amateur telescopes, having a smooth spring-loaded shaft which holds the focus tube against four opposing bearing surfaces, and controls its movement.

Word forms

Crayford focuser Crayford focusers

Etymology

It was initially demonstrated to the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society.

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