The Crayford Telescope Focuser

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They may also be surprised to learn that subsequent to publishing a description in the British Astronomical Society’s journal, he wrote a constructional article, with plans, for Model Engineer, having decided not to patent it.

The basic design has since been refined but what is fundamentally John Wall’s design is now found on telescopes made by many different manufacturers.

John Wall’s original article from Model Engineer No. 3441, Volume 138, 19-31 May 1972 is reproduced here:

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