"Crayford focuser" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Crayford focusers [plural]
Etymology: It was initially demonstrated to the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Crayford focuser (plural Crayford focusers)
  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. Wikipedia link: Crayford focuser

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