Did the cold move your focus?

Enter your scope type, aperture, and temperature change to estimate focus shift in microns.

Inputs
Negative = cooled since last focus
Results

Adjust the inputs to see results.

Empirical coefficients by scope type: refractor ~0.08, reflector ~0.02, cat ~0.01 µm per °C per 100 mm aperture.

All formulas verified by automated tests.