{"title":"Takahashi","description":"Japanese brand Takahashi has always been synonymous with top quality telescopes and has been making premium telescopes for nearly 100 years.","products":[{"product_id":"wide-mount-to-t-thread-adapter-for-ccd-imaging","title":"Takahashi Wide Mount to T-Thread Adapter for CCD Imaging","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis adapter lets you attach most CCD cameras to the Takahashi #TCC102 wide mount 35mm camera adapter. The #TCC102 itself attaches to any Takahashi FS-102, TSA-102, FS-128, FS-150, or TOA-130 apochromatic refractor for unvignetted prime focus wide-field photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost CCD cameras have 1.25\" or 2\" nosepieces that can be removed to expose female T-threads in the front of the camera body for connection to a camera adapter. The wide mount male threads of the #TCC102 are designed to thread into an optional non-vignetting Takahashi wide mount T-ring that in turn bayonets to a 35mm camera body. The wide mount male threads of the #TCC102 will not connect directly to the female T-threads on a CCD camera. This adapter steps down the threads of the #TCC102 to standard 42mm T-threads to connect to the CCD camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter will not work with SBIG Research Series CCD cameras, as these have non-standard threads in the camera body when the nosepiece is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter ring is made of machined aluminum, anodized black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632200777,"sku":"TCD0001","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3295_1.jpg?v=1662966643"},{"product_id":"collimating-tube","title":"Takahashi Collimating tube  TKA00442","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi TCE0030 collimating tube provides crosshairs to convert the Takahashi TCE0020 collimating eyepiece into a sighting tube for collimating Newtonian reflectors.The Takahashi TCE0030 collimating tube is used in conjunction with the Takahashi TCE0020 collimating eyepiece. The TCE0039 collimating tube provides the crosshairs and added length needed to convert the TCE0020 collimating eyepiece into a sighting tube for more easily collimating Newtonian reflectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632233545,"sku":"TKA00442","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3296_1.jpg?v=1662966644"},{"product_id":"se-ll-extra-tall-wood-tripod-for-em-200-equatorial-mount","title":"SE-LL Extra-tall wood tripod for EM-200 equatorial mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi SE-LL is an extra-tall fixed-height wood tripod. The substantial (30 lb.) tripod is designed for use with the Takahashi EM-200 equatorial mount only. The tripod legs clamp to three mounting posts that are part of the die-cast EM-200 adapter supplied with the tripod. A single-lever Shimano-type quick release (similar to the type used to lock front wheels of racing bicycles in place) locks each leg firmly to the adapter. A single large hand-tighten knob projects up through the adapter to connect the EM-200 mount to the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distance from the ground to the top of the tripod is 50\", which puts the base of the EM-200 dec assembly 61.4\" above ground level. Its height makes it well suited for use with longer focal length refractors up to the 5.9\" f\/7.33 Takahashi TOA-150 in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembled tripod is very solid and stable, able to support with ease the EM-200 mount and any payload it might be carrying. The tripod's wood legs have excellent vibration damping characteristics. The result is that your images remain steady and vibration-free, even at high magnifications, making for a more enjoyable observing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legs are tipped with pointed metal feet, designed to sink into grass or dirt for a solid footing for your scope. A metal peg is cast into each tripod foot so you can apply pressure with your own foot to anchor the scope firmly in the ground. If you set up the mount on a hard surface, such as a deck or driveway, a set of vibration damping pads would be a useful addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied aluminum accessory tray helps lock the legs firmly open. It bolts firmly to die-cast plates on the inside of the tripod legs, eliminating the possibility of play in the tripod\/tray assembly. A low lip on the tray keeps small items from rolling off the tray in the dark. There is a hook molded into the top of one of the legs to hold your EM-200 hand control and keep it close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221632430153,"sku":"T6004","price":890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3368_1.jpg?v=1662966652"},{"product_id":"toa-130s-5-1-f-7-7-ortho-apochromat-triplet-refractor-ota","title":"Takahashi TOA-130NS 5.1\" f\/7.7 Ortho-Apochromat Triplet Refractor OTA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis performance of this Takahashi 5.1\" ED triplet refractor is too good to let it be called simply an apochromatic scope. Only the term ortho-apochromatic is accurate enough to describe its optical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Takahashi TOA-130 refractor optical tube has: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • 130mm f\/7.7 Ortho-Apochromat triplet optics with dual ED elements \u003cbr\u003e• 2.7\" rack and pinion focuser with 1.25\" eyepiece adapter \u003cbr\u003e• retractable dew shield \u003cbr\u003e• 250mm of back focus for CCD and film imaging \u003cbr\u003e• state-of-the-art optical performance, exceeding even fluorite scopes\u003cbr\u003e• 5-year warranty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The Takahashi TOA-130 refractor provides exceptionally high optical and mechanical quality for the serious observer who needs optics of reasonable portability. The TOA-130 is exceptional for observing and imaging within the solar system. Its images of subtle lunar and planetary details are sharp, with realistic and highly saturated color. They are free from chromatic aberration's violet haze of spurious color, thanks to the scope's ED triplet optics. The latest antireflection multicoatings and numerous knife-edge internal baffles assure the maximum image contrast possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5.1\" Takahashi has a large aperture and diffraction-free images that make it surprisingly good for much deep space observing, as well. Binary stars and globular star clusters are particularly well-resolved and vivid, with the contrasting colors of many binary systems showing nicely. The brighter nebulas and galaxies stand out against a very dark sky background. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TOA-130's f\/7.7 focal ratio and 1000mm focal length is long enough, using a Takahashi 2.8mm ED eyepiece to provide 357x, for high magnification observations of the Moon and planets, yet it will also produce a huge 2.5° field at 20x, using a 2\" Takahashi 50mm eyepiece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical and Mechanical Systems . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApochromatic triplet ED refractor optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130mm (5.1\") aperture, 1000mm focal length, f\/7.7 Ortho-Apochromatic triplet lens using two FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements flanking a crown glass element for pinpoint stars and images that are free from spurious color (chromatic aberration).\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticoated optics: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully coated on all surfaces with multiple layers of antireflection materials for high light transmission and good contrast.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable dew shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlows the formation of dew on the lens to extend your undisturbed observing time. Also improves visual and photographic contrast by shielding the lens from off-axis ambient light (the neighbor's yard light, moonlight, etc.) For transport, the retractable lens shade keeps the overall length of the optical tube to a manageable 32\" when it is retracted and the visual extension tube removed.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack and pinion focuser: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.7\" focuser, with a 2\" eyepiece\/accessory holder that threads into the 2.7\" focuser drawtube. A 1.25\" compression ring eyepiece\/star diagonal holder is also supplied. The non-marring soft nylon compression ring of the 1.25\" eyepiece holder won't scratch the barrels of your accessories or star diagonal, as ordinary thumbscrews can. Dual focusing knobs provide precise image control with either hand. The large focus knobs are easy to operate, even while wearing gloves or mittens in cold weather. \u003cbr\u003eThe 2.7\" focuser yields a 40mm image circle for virtually unvignetted 35mm prime focus photography. For medium format camera use, the TOA-130 is also available in a 4\" focuser version (#TOA-131) that provides a 92mm image circle. A large thumbscrew locks the focuser tube in place without image shift at the correct photographic focus. \u003cbr\u003eA useful photographic accessory would be the Takahashi #CAA102 camera angle adjuster, shown below. This attaches to the 2.7\" focuser drawtube in place of the 2\" eyepiece holder. It allows the photographic accessory train to be rotated to the most appropriate angle to frame the object being photographed (a landscape format, portrait, or any angle in between) without having to loosen the camera adapter and perhaps lose the correct focus. Once the camera is oriented correctly, a large knob on the side of the adjuster can be tightened to hold the camera in place during the exposure.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope mounting point: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo finderscope is supplied, but a flat boss with two mounting bolt holes is provided on the top of the focuser body for mounting an optional finderscope. The Takahashi 7x50mm 6.2° field finder and bracket shown below are recommended.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong back focus: \u003c\/strong\u003eBack focus is a very good 250mm, allowing the stacking of a wide variety of CCD cameras, color filter wheels, electric focusers, camera angle adjusters, and film cameras.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional photographic accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eThree accessories are available to provide a variety of image scales and sky coverage: a field flattener, a focal reducer, and an extender. The field flattener reduces the focal ratio slightly (to f\/7.53) and gives pinpoint stars to the very edges of the 40mm (2.3°) image circle for virtually unvignetted 35mm images. The focal reducer effectively cuts the focal length to 750mm and the focal ratio to f\/5.76. The photographic field is now 3.8°, spread over a 50mm image circle for totally non-vignetted 35mm photography. A 1.6x extender (which can also be used visually) effectively increases the focal length to 1600mm and the focal ratio to f\/12.3. The photographic field is 1.4° with this extender in use. A variety of photographic coupling attachments and eyepiece projection photography adapters are also available.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting rings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo mounting rings are supplied for the 155mm diameter optical tube. Two options are available. One is the Takahashi tube holder (#130TH) shown below that is designed specifically for mounting the TOA-130 on a Takahashi EM-200 or larger equatorial mount. The second option is a pair of Parallax split mounting rings (#PFS152), also shown below, for mounting on a non-Takahashi mount, such as a Losmandy G-11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image above shows the scope with an optional 7 x 50mm finderscope. 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It is the counterweight on the right of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635018825,"sku":"TCW0160","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3793_1.jpg?v=1662966735"},{"product_id":"3-5kg-7-7-lbs-for-em-2-10-11-mounts","title":"Takahashi 3.5Kg (7.7 lbs.) Counterweight for EM-2\/10\/11 mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 3.5kg (7.7 lb.) counterweight for smaller Takahashi equatorial mounts . . .This is a 3.5kg (7.7 lb.) counterweight for the smaller Takahashi EM mounts (typically the EM-2, EM-10, or EM-11). It is finished in Takahashi green and is held in place on the counterweight shaft by a chromed hand-tighten thumbscrew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635051593,"sku":"TCW0180","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3794_1.jpg?v=1662966737"},{"product_id":"4-6kg-10-1-lbs-for-em-10-11-mounts","title":"Takahashi 4.6Kg (10.1 lbs.) Counterweight for EM-10\/11 Mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 4.6kg (10.1 lb.) counterweight for Takahashi EM mounts (typically the EM-10 or EM-11). It is finished in Takahashi green and is held in place on the counterweight shaft by a chromed hand-tighten thumbscrew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635084361,"sku":"TCW0200","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3795_1.jpg?v=1662966738"},{"product_id":"5-0kg-11-lbs-for-em-200-mounts","title":"Takahashi 5.0Kg (11 lbs.) for EM-200 Mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 5kg (11 lb.) counterweight for Takahashi EM-200 mounts. 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It has a combined on\/off switch and brightness level control built into the end of the satin chrome barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile the manufacturer normally supplies batteries at no cost with this product as a convenience, the battery charge or useful life is not guaranteed. The batteries may arrive with their charge depleted or very low. In such a case, you will have to purchase replacement batteries locally, as battery life is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635346505,"sku":"TAKIL","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3817_1.jpg?v=1662966749"},{"product_id":"mounting-bracket-for-6-x-30mm-takahashi-finderscope","title":"Takahashi Mounting Bracket for 6 x 30mm Takahashi Finderscope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heavy-duty finderscope bracket is designed to fit the rear cell of Takahashi 78mm and larger refractor optical tubes only. It is painted Takahashi green to match the finish of the scopes' rear cells and has a flat mounting shoe with holes spaced to fit the Takahashi rear cells only. The mounting ring is sized specifically to hold a Takahashi 6 x 30mm finderscope. Three chromed ball-head bolts in the front of the mounting ring center the finderscope body in the ring. Three hand-tighten non-marring nylon-tipped bolts in the rear of the ring collimate the finder with the main scope optics. Separate locking nuts on the collimating bolts hold the collimation firmly in place until you change it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635477577,"sku":"TAK30H","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3820_1.jpg?v=1662966752"},{"product_id":"7-x-50mm-straight-through-finder","title":"Takahashi 7 X 50mm Straight-Through Finder","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery high optical quality finderscope with a wide 6.2° field of view. The usable eye relief is 12mm. This is is more than acceptable for most observers, but will somewhat vignette the field for those who must wear eyeglasses while observing. The eyepiece screws in and out of the body to focus. The finder has an etched reticle with extremely thin crosshairs that do not obscure alignment stars. An optional cordless red LED illuminator is available if illuminated crosshairs are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221635510345,"sku":"TAK750","price":393.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3821_1.jpg?v=1662966753"},{"product_id":"1-25-1-6x-extender-q-for-takahashi-refractors","title":"Takahashi 1.25\" 1.6X Extender-Q for Takahashi Refractors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis dual purpose Takahashi optical system is both a 2\" 1.6x Barlow and a field flattening photographic tele-extender designed for use with Takahashi FSQ-106\/Sky 90 refractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.25\" Extender-Q is a visual and photographic amplification device designed for use with older Takahashi FSQ-106N and Sky 90 refractors. It changes the FSQ-106N from a 530mm f\/5 to an 850mm f\/8 and provides a 44mm image circle with a 3° field. The Sky 90 changes from a 500mm f\/5.6 to an 800mm f\/9. However, tests have shown that the Extender-Q will give you similar 1.6x magnification and focal ratio results with every Takahashi refractor, and not just the fast focal ratio FSQ-106 and Sky 90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extender-Q threads into the Takahashi focuser drawtube before the 1.25\" eyepiece adapter and so cannot be used with non-Takahashi scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extender is not a simple two-lens achromatic Barlow lens, but rather a sophisticated optical amplification device using five lenses in three groups that functions as both a visual Barlow and a photographic tele-extender. Its five-element optical system is fully multicoated for maximum light transmission and contrast. The Extender-Q produces a flat, color free, extremely high contrast image that can be used for high magnification lunar and planetary visual observation or photography and CCD imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional advantage of the Extender-Q is that it corrects the image in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum that is invisible to the eye, but is easily recorded by CCD cameras. Stars that radiate strongly in the ultraviolet appear closer to their naked-eye visual appearance when imaged on a CCD camera through the Extender-Q. They do not have a bloated appearance on photos due to their normally invisible UV component being recorded by the CCD camera and added to the visual image. This feature only adds to the photo\/visual capabilities of Takahashi scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extender-Q threads into the focuser drawtube, in place of the 1.25\" eyepiece adapter (which is unthreaded from the focuser drawtube and reinstalled on the end of the Extender-Q). Several extension tubes in the Extender-Q body add the needed extra light path distance to allow eyepieces and a 1.25\" star diagonal to focus. An optional 2\" adapter #TEQ0002, shown below, threads into the end of the Extender-Q in place of the 1.25\" adapter to let you use a 2\" star diagonal and 2\" eyepieces with the Extender-Q.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum length of the Extender-Q (5.5\") is only used for photography and straight-through visual observing. With a star diagonal, two of the extender tubes in the Extender-Q body are removed, shortening the Extender-Q length to 3\". Rubber grip rings on each section make it easy to assemble and disassemble the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of optical elements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1.6x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e13 oz.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221636329545,"sku":"XTND-Q","price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3861_1.jpg?v=1662966778"},{"product_id":"collimating-eyepiece","title":"Takahashi Collimating eyepiece  TKA00441","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi TCE0020 is a collimating eyepiece used to collimate Newtonian and Cassegrain telescopes.The Takahashi TCE0020 is a short body Cheshire-type collimating eyepiece used to collimate Newtonian and Cassegrain telescopes. The TCE0020 has a precisely centered sighting hole with a cutout in the side of the tube containing a 45° angle matte silver reflecting surface.. It is also often used with a Takahashi TCE0030 collimating tube, which provides crosshairs for more easily collimating Newtonian reflectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221636558921,"sku":"TCE0020","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3874_1.jpg?v=1662966787"},{"product_id":"se-m-medium-height-wood-tripod-for-em-200-equatorial-mount","title":"Takahashi SE-M Medium Height Wood Tripod for EM-200 Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi SE-M is a medium height fixed-height wood tripod. The substantial (24 lb.) tripod is designed for use with the Takahashi EM-200 equatorial mount only. The tripod legs clamp to three mounting posts that are part of the die-cast EM-200 adapter supplied with the tripod. A single-lever Shimano-type quick release (similar to the type used to lock front wheels of racing bicycles in place) locks each leg firmly to the adapter. A single large hand-tighten knob projects up through the adapter to connect the EM-200 mount to the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distance from the ground to the top of the tripod is 37\", which puts the base of the EM-200 dec assembly 48.4\" above ground level. Its height makes it well suited for observing from a seated position with shorter focal length refractors, as well as with reflectors such as the CN-212 and the Epsilon 180 astrograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembled tripod is very solid and stable, able to support with ease the EM-200 mount and any payload it might be carrying. The tripod's wood legs have excellent vibration damping characteristics. The result is that your images remain steady and vibration-free, even at high magnifications, making for a more enjoyable observing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legs are tipped with pointed metal feet, designed to sink into grass or dirt for a solid footing for your scope. A metal peg is cast into each tripod foot so you can apply pressure with your own foot to anchor the scope firmly in the ground. If you set up the mount on a hard surface, such as a deck or driveway, a set of vibration damping pads would be a useful addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied aluminum accessory tray helps lock the legs firmly open. It bolts firmly to die-cast plates on the inside of the tripod legs, eliminating the possibility of play in the tripod\/tray assembly. A low lip on the tray keeps small items from rolling off the tray in the dark. There is a hook molded into the top of one of the legs to hold your EM-200 hand control and keep it close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e24 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221637181513,"sku":"T6002","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3924_1.jpg?v=1662966809"},{"product_id":"se-l-tall-wood-tripod-for-em-200-equatorial-mount","title":"SE-L Tall wood tripod for EM-200 equatorial mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi SE-L is a tall fixed-height wood tripod. The substantial (26 lb.) tripod is designed for use with the Takahashi EM-200 equatorial mount only. The tripod legs clamp to three mounting posts that are part of the die-cast EM-200 adapter supplied with the tripod. A single-lever Shimano-type quick release (similar to the type used to lock front wheels of racing bicycles in place) locks each leg firmly to the adapter. A single large hand-tighten knob projects up through the adapter to connect the EM-200 mount to the tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distance from the ground to the top of the tripod is 44.9\", which puts the base of the EM-200 dec assembly 56.3\" above ground level. Its height makes it well suited for use with longer focal length refractors up to the 5.1\" f\/7.7 Takahashi TOA-130 in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembled tripod is very solid and stable, able to support with ease the EM-200 mount and any payload it might be carrying. The tripod's wood legs have excellent vibration damping characteristics. The result is that your images remain steady and vibration-free, even at high magnifications, making for a more enjoyable observing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legs are tipped with pointed metal feet, designed to sink into grass or dirt for a solid footing for your scope. A metal peg is cast into each tripod foot so you can apply pressure with your own foot to anchor the scope firmly in the ground. If you set up the mount on a hard surface, such as a deck or driveway, a set of vibration damping pads would be a useful addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied aluminum accessory tray helps lock the legs firmly open. It bolts firmly to die-cast plates on the inside of the tripod legs, eliminating the possibility of play in the tripod\/tray assembly. A low lip on the tray keeps small items from rolling off the tray in the dark. There is a hook molded into the top of one of the legs to hold your EM-200 hand control and keep it close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221637214281,"sku":"T6003","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/3925_1.jpg?v=1662966811"},{"product_id":"eyepiece-projection-adapter-needs-t-ring","title":"Takahashi Eyepiece Projection Adapter, Needs T-Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsists of three parts for eyepiece projection photography with Takahashi refractors only. The normal 1.25\" Takahashi eyepiece holder is unscrewed from the telescope drawtube and replaced by a special compression ring 1.25\" eyepiece holder from the TCA-4. A 1.25\" eyepiece is inserted into the compression ring (0.965\" eyepieces can be used by adding optional 0.965\" adapter #TCA9AD) and locked in place by tightening the ring. The TCA-4 body slips over the eyepiece and is in turn locked into place on the compression ring by thumbscrews. An optional T-ring attaches to the telescoping inner tube of TCA-4. The inner tube can be moved in and out of the TCA-4 body to allow the projection distance to be varied from 100mm to 130mm. The projection distance is locked in by thumbscrews on the TCA-4 body. The orientation of the camera can be changed from horizontal to vertical by loosening the thumbscrews at the front of the TCA-4 body, rotating the body to the desired angle, and retightening the thumbscrews. The variable projection distance design allows you to change the magnification to vary the size of the image by 30% without the need to change to a different focal length eyepiece. Needs optional T-ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjection Distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221639409737,"sku":"TCA-4","price":352.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/4156_1.jpg?v=1662966871"},{"product_id":"fs-60cb-2-4-f-5-9-fluorite-doublet-apo","title":"Takahashi FS-60CB 2.4\" f\/5.9 Fluorite Doublet APO Refractor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compact Takahashi refractor optical tube makes an ideal eclipse scope and a super travel and backyard scope for spur-of-the-moment observing. It uses a 60mm f\/5.9 fast focal ratio air-spaced doublet optical system. The front element is a laboratory-grown calcium fluorite crystal lens with hard multicoatings for maximum light transmission. The rear element is hard multicoated low dispersion flint glass. The combination of fluorite crystal and low dispersion glass provide absolutely superb apochromatic color correction that is visibly better than any ED glass doublet scope. Color correction is on a par with far more costly triplet systems, but the light transmission is higher than any triplet apochromatic system, due to the smaller number of optical elements to scatter and absorb light. This Takahashi optical tube uses a series of internal knife-edge baffles to block stray off-axis light for the highest possible image contrast. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced observers sometimes report that the scope's high contrast\/diffraction-limited optics can be used at magnifications of over 100x per inch of aperture on suitably bright objects (the Moon and planets) on nights of exceptional seeing. Of course, we can't guarantee you'll be able to reach this kind of magnification level with any sort of regularity with this Takahashi (it would take the equivalent of a 1.5mm eyepiece and would produce a very dim 0.25mm exit pupil), but the possibility of very high magnification is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth Takahashi rack and pinion focuser has large ribbed focusing knobs that are easy to grip and operate in cold weather, even when wearing gloves. The optical tube has a flat boss above the focusing knobs, with two mounting bolts to hold an optional finderscope, such as the straight-through Takahashi 5 x 25mm with its very wide 9° field. The supplied 1.25\" eyepiece holder uses a non-marring nylon split compression ring system to hold your star diagonal or eyepiece in place. This system won't scratch the barrel of your eyepiece or star diagonal, as an ordinary brass or steel thumbscrew can. A simple twist of the ribbed ring at the end of the focuser drawtube tightens the internal compression ring to hold your diagonal firmly in place; while a twist in the opposite direction lets you remove it with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi optical tube itself weighs less than three lbs. It measures only 17\" long with dew shield in place. The optical tube is 80mm in diameter and an optional tube holder is available to fit the scope on a Takahashi mount (such as the altazimuth #TGS01 or the very compact #TGUL Teegul Sky Patrol equatorial).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60mm Takahashi FS-60C. Expensive for a 60mm optical tube? Yes. Worth it? 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If your scope does not have a center-spotted secondary, do \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003eorder this collimating scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe collimating scope requires an optional Takahashi S coupling #TSP0030 to connect directly to Takahashi refractor focuser drawtubes. To use it with the 2\" focuser of Takahashi reflectors and other brands and types of telescopes, such as the Astro-Tech Ritchey-Chrétien astrographs, you will need to add an optional TCN0050 2\" adapter.\n\u003cp\u003eThe collimating scope threads into the optional S coupling, which threads into your Takahashi telescope focuser drawtube. It cannot be used with a star diagonal. The focusing eyepiece at the top of the collimating scope is pulled in and out to focus on the different components within the telescope being collimated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly polished mirror is threaded into the front of the objective lens of the collimating scope. The mirror has a sighting hole in its center that the collimating scope looks through. The reflecting surface of the mirror faces the telescope being collimated, and is set at a 45° angle to the scope's light path, similar to the polished surface in a Cheshire collimating tool. Its face is illuminated by shining a light through an opaque white window in the side of the collimating scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illuminated mirror in the scope forms a circular white target with a central sighting hole that is used to align the optics of the telescope being collimated. Because the collimating scope slips into the focuser of the telescope being aligned, it is always precisely centered in the light path. 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The opposite side of the adjuster is threaded to accept any of a number of Takahashi camera coupling rings - the Mamiya 645 medium format adapter, any of the wide mount T-rings for 35mm photography, the TCA-4 35mm eyepiece projection adapter, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce connected, the camera can be turned to the most appropriate angle to frame the object being photographed (a landscape format, portrait, or any angle in between). 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The mirror housing is machined from solid aluminum. The interior of the 2\" chrome barrel that fits into the focuser or visual back is painted matte black and is internally antireflection threaded for higher contrast. It is also threaded to accept standard 2\" (48mm) filters. There is a machined safety groove cut into the chrome barrel which engages your telescope's focuser thumbscrew to help keep the diagonal from falling to the ground should the thumbscrew accidentally loosen during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supplied 1.25\" adapter slips into the 2\" eyepiece holder tube of the diagonal to allow the use of 1.25\" eyepieces. Knurled thumbscrews hold eyepieces and the 1.25\" adapter securely in place. 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This increases the image circle from 18mm at the focal plane at f\/11.5 to 39mm at f\/9.3 with the reducer in place. The field of view is 1.2° using the reducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the same token, the 9.8\" Mewlon 250 changes from a 3000mm focal length f\/12 to a 2307mm f\/9.2 system. This increases the image circle from 21mm at the focal plane at f\/12 to 42mm at f\/9.2, with a 1° field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11.8\" Mewlon 300 changes from a 3572mm focal length f\/11.9 to a 2739mm f\/9.1 system, with the image circle increasing from 25mm to 42mm. With the reducer, the field of view is 45 arc minutes in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to reducing the Mewlon focal length and focal ratio, this reducer also acts as a field flattener and corrector to reduce the coma inherent in the Dall-Kirkham design as well as the curvature of field that put stars at the edge of the field subtly out of focus. Coma is reduced and stars remain focused to the edges of the field with the reducer in use, allowing large photographic blowups that stay sharp all across the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reducer has a 2\" barrel that slips into the Mewlon focuser. A safety groove machined into the barrel helps keep the reducer and attached camera from falling should the focuser thumbscrew accidentally loosen during use. 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It is painted Takahashi green to match the finish of the Takahashi scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree chromed ball-head bolts in the front of the wide mounting ring center the finderscope body in the ring. Three hand-tighten non-marring nylon-tipped bolts in the rear of the ring collimate the finder with the main telescope optics. 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The TOA-130 is exceptional for observing and imaging within the solar system. Its images of subtle lunar and planetary details are sharp, with realistic and highly saturated color. They are free from chromatic aberration's violet haze of spurious color, thanks to the scope's ED triplet optics. The latest antireflection multicoatings and numerous knife-edge internal baffles assure the maximum image contrast possible. \u003cbr\u003eThis 5.1\" Takahashi has a large aperture and diffraction-free images that make it surprisingly good for much deep space observing, as well. Binary stars and globular star clusters are particularly well-resolved and vivid, with the contrasting colors of many binary systems showing nicely. The brighter nebulas and galaxies stand out against a very dark sky background. Its 4\" focuser permits medium format imaging of a huge 5.3° swath of the sky with pinpoint images when using an optional focal reducer. \u003cbr\u003eThe TOA-130's f\/7.7 focal ratio and 1000mm focal length is long enough, using a Takahashi 2.8mm ED eyepiece to provide 357x, for high magnification observations of the Moon and planets, yet it will also produce a huge 2.5° field at 20x, using a 2\" Takahashi 50mm eyepiece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical and Mechanical Systems . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApochromatic triplet ED refractor optics: \u003c\/strong\u003e.1\" (130mm) aperture, 1000mm focal length, f\/7.7 Ortho-Apochromatic triplet lens using an FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element between two crown glass elements for images that are free from spurious color (chromatic aberration). \u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003eFor more details, click on the \"Takahashi triplet lens\" icon above.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticoated optics: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully coated on all surfaces with multiple layers of antireflection materials for high light transmission and good contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable dew shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlows the formation of dew on the lens to extend your undisturbed observing time. Also improves visual and photographic contrast by shielding the lens from off-axis ambient light (the neighbor's yard light, moonlight, etc.) For transport, the retractable lens shade keeps the overall length of the optical tube to a manageable 32\" when it is retracted and the visual extension tube removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack and pinion focuser: \u003c\/strong\u003e4\" focuser, with a 2\" eyepiece\/accessory holder that threads into the camera angle adjuster attached to the focuser drawtube. A 1.25\" compression ring eyepiece\/star diagonal holder is also supplied. The non-marring soft nylon compression ring of the 1.25\" eyepiece holder won't scratch the barrels of your accessories or star diagonal, as ordinary thumbscrews can. Dual focusing knobs provide precise image control with either hand. The large focus knobs are easy to operate, even while wearing gloves or mittens in cold weather. \u003cbr\u003eThe 4\" focuser yields a 92mm image circle for medium format prime focus photography with a Mamiya 645 or Pentax 6x7 camera. Needless to say, the 92mm image circle also allows absolutely unvignetted imaging with 35mm film cameras and the new 35mm-size and larger CCD chips. A large thumbscrew locks the focuser tube in place without image shift at the correct photographic focus. \u003cbr\u003eThe built-in camera angle adjuster allows the photographic accessory train to be rotated to the most appropriate angle to frame the object being photographed (a landscape format, portrait, or any angle in between) without having to loosen the camera adapter and perhaps lose the correct focus. Once the camera is oriented correctly, a large knob on the side of the adjuster can be tightened to hold the camera in place during the exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope mounting point: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo finderscope is supplied, but a flat boss with two mounting bolt holes is provided on the top of the focuser body for mounting an optional finderscope. The Takahashi 7x50mm 6.2° field finder and bracket shown below are recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong back focus: \u003c\/strong\u003eBack focus is a very good 250mm, allowing the stacking of a wide variety of CCD cameras, color filter wheels, electric focusers, and film cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional photographic accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eThree accessories are available to provide a variety of image scales and sky coverage: a field flattener, a focal reducer, and an extender. The field flattener reduces the focal ratio slightly (to f\/7.68) and gives pinpoint stars to the very edges of the 92mm (5.3° field) image circle for unvignetted medium format (6x7cm) and 35mm images. The central 70mm of the field is fully illuminated, with a gradual falloff to 85% illumination at the edges of the field. The focal reducer effectively cuts the focal length to 750mm and the focal ratio to f\/5.76. The photographic field is now 3.8°, spread over a 50mm image circle for totally non-vignetted 35mm photography. A 1.6x extender (which can also be used visually) effectively increases the focal length to 1600mm and the focal ratio to f\/12.3. The photographic field is 1.4° with this extender in use. A variety of photographic coupling attachments and eyepiece projection photography adapters are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting rings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo mounting rings are supplied for the 155mm diameter optical tube. Two options are available. One is the Takahashi tube holder (#130TH) shown below that is designed specifically for mounting the TOA-130 on a Takahashi EM-200 or larger equatorial mount. The second option is a pair of Parallax split mounting rings (#PFS152), also shown below, for mounting on a non-Takahashi mount, such as a Losmandy G-11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBinary and Star Cluster Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003ef\/7.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGalaxy and Nebula Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e278x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLunar Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eGreat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e22 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlanetary Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e0.89 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Limiting Magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e13.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221652582473,"sku":"TOA131","price":6760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/12142_1.jpg?v=1662967319"},{"product_id":"toa-150b-5-9-f-7-33-ortho-apochromat-triplet-refractor-ota","title":"Takahashi TOA-150B 5.9\" F\/7.33 Ortho-Apochromat Triplet Refractor OTA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis big Takahashi 5.9\" ED triplet refractor is optically too good to be called simply an apochromatic scope. Only the term ortho-apochromatic is good enough to describe its optical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Takahashi refractor optical tube has: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • 150mm f\/7.33 Ortho-Apochromat triplet optics with dual ED elements \u003cbr\u003e• 4\" rack and pinion focuser with camera angle adjuster and 10:1 fine focus \u003cbr\u003e• retractable dew shield \u003cbr\u003e• state-of-the-art optical performance, exceeding even fluorite scopes\u003cbr\u003e• 5-year warranty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    The Takahashi TOA-150 refractor provides exceptionally high optical and mechanical quality for the serious visual observer and astrophotographer. The TOA-150 is exceptional for observing and imaging within the solar system. Its images of subtle lunar and planetary details are sharp, with realistic and highly saturated color. They are totally free from chromatic aberration's violet haze of spurious color, thanks to the scope's ED triplet optics. The latest antireflection multicoatings and numerous knife-edge internal baffles assure the maximum image contrast possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe 5.9\" aperture of the TOA-150 provides a visual limiting magnitude of 13.4, and a photographic limiting magnitude of well over 15, making it excellent for deep space observing as well. The brighter nebulas and galaxies stand out crisply against a very dark sky background. Binary stars and globular star clusters are particularly well-resolved, thanks to its diffraction-free images, and its freedom from spurious color vividly shows the contrasting colors present in many binary systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe TOA-150's f\/7.33 focal ratio and 1100mm focal length is long enough, using a 3mm eyepiece to provide 367x, for very high magnification observations of the Moon and planets. It is equally capable of producing a huge 2.27° field at 22x, with a bright 6.8mm exit pupil, using a 2\" Takahashi 50mm eyepiece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eapochromatic triplet ED refractor optics: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.9\" (150mm) aperture, 1100mm focal length, f\/7.33 Ortho-Apochromatic triplet lens using two FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element flanking a crown glass element for pinpoint stars and images that are free from spurious color (chromatic aberration).\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticoated optics: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully coated on all surfaces with multiple layers of antireflection materials for high light transmission and good contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Mechanical System . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable dew shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlows the formation of dew on the lens to extend your undisturbed observing time. Also improves visual and photographic contrast by shielding the lens from off-axis ambient light (the neighbor's yard light, moonlight, etc.) For transport, the retractable lens shade keeps the overall length of the optical tube to a manageable 38\" when it is retracted and the visual extension tube removed.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry handle: \u003c\/strong\u003eA carry handle at the rear of the tube, just before the focuser, allows easy transport of the optical tube.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick release for optional finderscope: \u003c\/strong\u003eA quick release bracket on the focuser body holds an optional 7x50mm Takahashi finder and mounting bracket, allowing easy removal of the finder for travel and storage.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack and pinion focuser: \u003c\/strong\u003e4\" focuser, with a 2\" eyepiece\/accessory holder that threads into the focuser drawtube. A 1.25\" compression ring eyepiece\/star diagonal holder is also supplied. The non-marring soft nylon compression rings of the 2\" and 1.25\" eyepiece holders won't scratch the barrels of your accessories or star diagonal, as ordinary thumbscrews can. Dual focusing knobs provide precise image control with either hand. The large focus knobs are easy to operate, even while wearing gloves or mittens in cold weather. There is a 10:1 ratio micro-fine focuser on one knob as standard equipment. This provides ultra-precise focusing for critical high magnification visual use and astrophotography. A large thumbscrew locks the focuser tube in place without image shift at the correct photographic focus.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong back focus: \u003c\/strong\u003eBack focus is a very good 225mm, allowing the stacking of a wide variety of CCD cameras, color filter wheels, electric focusers, and film cameras.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional photographic accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eThree accessories are available to provide a variety of image scales and sky coverage: two focal reducers and an extender. \u003cbr\u003eThe small focal reducer \u003ca href=\"\/takahashi-super-reducer-for-takahashi-toa130-with-4-inch-focuser_p5370.aspx\"\u003e(#TAK130RE)\u003c\/a\u003e effectively cuts the focal length to 860mm and the focal ratio to f\/5.73. The photographic field is now 3.33°, spread over a 50mm image circle for non-vignetted 35mm photography. \u003cbr\u003eThe large focal reducer \u003ca href=\"\/super-reducer-for-takahashi-toa-150-refractor_p13271.aspx\"\u003e(#TAK150RE)\u003c\/a\u003e is designed for medium format photography. It also effectively cuts the focal length to 860mm and the focal ratio to f\/5.73. The photographic field is now 6°, spread over a 90mm image circle for medium format (6x7) photography. \u003cbr\u003eA 1.6x extender \u003ca href=\"\/takahashi-2-inch-1-6x-extender-t_p5105.aspx\"\u003e(#XTND-T)\u003c\/a\u003e effectively increases the focal length to 1760mm and the focal ratio to f\/11.7. The photographic magnification (compared to a 50mm camera lens) is 35.2x with this extender in use and the field is 1.3°, making it excellent for lunar photography. 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The rings are connected by a die cast metal bridge that bolts to the top of the rings. The dual rings\/bridge combination offers extra rigidity when compared to the single tube holder used on smaller Takahashi refractors. The bridge is drilled and tapped to hold accessories, such as a photoguide mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rings have two mounting bolts in the flat boss on the underside of each ring for connection to a mounting plate, which in turn bolts to your mount. An example of such a plate would be the Takahashi #TCP0001 cross plate which allows you to mount the TOA-150 on a Takahashi NJP mount. You can also use a dovetail from another mount, providing it can accommodate rings that have two holes for mounting bolts on each ring on 100mm centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rings are felt-lined; hinged, with large hand-tighten locking knobs; and are textured and finished in Takahashi green paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221654024265,"sku":"150TH","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/files\/toa-150-tube-holder-179wt-tfk1510-b.webp?v=1721939642"},{"product_id":"fs-78-sky-90-fsq-85-tube-holder","title":"FS-78\/Sky 90\/FSQ-85\/FC76-DS\/FC-100(DC, F, L, Z) tube holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eClamshell-type tube holder designed specifically to allow the Takahashi FS-78, Sky 90, FSQ-85, and FC-100 series to be mounted on Takahashi mounts. Felt lined, with chromed hinges and clamshell locking knob. Has a 1\/4\"-20 thread hole on the bottom for attachment to a standard photo tripod, as well as two unthreaded holes for attaching to Takahashi mounts, Losmandy GM8UV dovetail plates, etc. A flat boss and 1\/4'-20 bolt on the top of the ring can be used as a piggyback camera mount.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221654057033,"sku":"7890TH","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/13273_1.jpg?v=1662967388"},{"product_id":"tube-holder-for-fs-60c","title":"Takahashi Tube Holder for FS-60CB, FS-60Q \u0026 FC-76DCU (80QS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eClamshell-type tube holder designed specifically to allow the Takahashi FC-60CB, FS-60Q \u0026amp; FC-76DCU (80QS)refractor (or any optical tube 58mm in diameter) to be mounted on a photo tripod or a Takahashi equatorial mount. Felt lined, with chromed hinges and a chrome clamshell locking knob. It has a 1\/4\"-20 thread hole on the bottom for attachment to a standard photo tripod, as well as two unthreaded holes for attaching to Takahashi mounts, Losmandy GM8UV dovetail plates, etc. A flat boss and 1\/4\"-20 thread bolt on the top of the ring can be used as a piggyback camera mount. 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Its redesigned four-element double ED element modified Petzval optics have been optimized for imaging as well as visual applications. It is measurably the best no-compromise portable photo-visual refractor Takahashi has ever built, and they've built a lot of \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003egood scopes over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FSQ-106ED is a 4.2\" aperture f\/5 (530mm focal length) four-lens photo\/visual system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. Based on the classic two-doublet Petzval design, the FSQ-106ED takes full advantage of the latest exotic glass types to produce levels of correction for coma, astigmatism, field curvature, secondary spectrum, spherical aberration, and spherochromatism that are unsurpassed - even better than their legendary fluorite scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApochromatic modified Petzval refractor optical system: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.2\" aperture f\/5 (530mm focal length) four-lens fully-multicoated system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. The modified Petzval design uses a true apochromatic doublet objective lens with an ED element to gather the light. For most telescope manufacturers, this would be enough. But Takahashi goes a step further to perfect your observing and imaging experience. There is a second widely air-spaced ED doublet within the focuser drawtube itself. This second doublet optimizes the optical wavefront from the objective lens to eliminate any residual astigmatism. It also acts as a field flattener for wide field astrophotography. The result is a very wide and flat field with high contrast images that are without any hint of lateral color. Color correction has been extended to 1000nm, well into the infrared, to produce non-bloated photographic star images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Image Circle: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt prime focus the 88mm image circle covers a huge swathe of the sky measuring 9.5° in diameter. The large image circle will fully illuminate any 35mm, 645, or 6x7 medium format film camera; any vacuum back roll film holder; or any of the large format commercial grade CCD cameras available now or in the near future. Light fall-off is minor. The field is 90% illuminated at a 53mm diameter (a 35mm negative and the largest currently available SBIG Research Series chip measure only 44mm across their diagonals). It is still 67% illuminated at the edges of the 88mm image circle, an illumination that is easily compensated for with a CCD imager by a simple flat field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Back Focus: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe generous back focus of 178mm allows the user to attach a variety of imaging packages, binoviewers, 2\" star diagonals, and many other visual devices. 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Knife-edge baffles within the tube block off-axis light for high contrast and dark sky backgrounds. The tube length of only 16.7\" with the dew shield retracted allows the \"Q\" to be highly airline-transportable. Even when the dew shield is extended the total length is only 20.5\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocuser: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe focuser is a new ultra-duty 4\" rack-and-pinion design with both 2\" and 1.25\" eyepiece adapters. The focuser has a silky-smooth motion and oversize knobs that make it easy to achieve sharp focus, even at very high powers. The focuser includes a 10:1 ratio Micro Edge fine focuser for critical high magnification and photographic focusing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera angle adjuster: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe focuser includes a new built-in camera angle adjuster\/rotator that will carry a 5kg (11 lb.) load to handle the weight of the new large chip CCD cameras and their associated accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDew shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe optical tube has a retractable self-storing dew shield. A thumbscrew locks the dew shield in place, either when extended or when retracted. The dew shield serves the dual purpose of retarding the formation of dew during long observing sessions and improving the photo\/visual contrast, much as a camera lens shade does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e4.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e530mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003ef\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e212x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e15 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e1.09 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTelescope Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eRefractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Limiting Magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e11.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221660774473,"sku":"FSQ106X","price":7330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/13940.jpg?v=1662967625"},{"product_id":"tube-holder-with-offset-plate-for-fsq-106ed-new-q-refractor","title":"Takahashi Tube Holder with Offset Plate for FSQ-106ED (\"New Q\") Refractor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 125mm i.d. clamshell-type tube holder is designed specifically to allow the Takahashi FSQ-106ED \"New Q\" refractor to be mounted on Takahashi German equatorial mounts. It does not work with older versions of the FSQ-106, but only with the latest 125mm diameter \"New Q\" ED version. So the FSQ-106EDX4, EDX3, and EDX2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single piece ring is 4\" long, to provide the same or greater stability than two individual rings. It is felt lined, with chromed hinges and a clamshell locking knob. Two bolts attach the ring to an offset plate that moves the ring forward of the centerline of the equatorial head as shown in the images. This helps to better balance the weight of the optical tube (which is biased towards the rear of the scope because of the heavy 4\" focuser and field-flattening doublet lens in the focuser drawtube). The offset plate has a 1\/4\"-20 thread hole for attachment to a standard photo tripod, as well as two unthreaded holes for attaching to Takahashi equatorial mounts, the #BPLATE B-T Technology dovetail plate, Losmandy GM8UV dovetail plates, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat boss with a 1\/4'-20 bolt on the top of the ring can be used as a piggyback camera mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221660872777,"sku":"106TH","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/13966.jpg?v=1662967627"},{"product_id":"2-1-6x-extender-qe-for-the-new-takahashi-fsq-106ed-fs-60c-refractors-only","title":"Takahashi 2\" 1.6X Extender-QE for the New Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 Refractors Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Takahashi Extender-QE is designed specifically for use with the new Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 refractors only. It serves a dual purpose with that scope. It is both a 2\" 1.6x visual Barlow and a field-flattening photographic tele-extender. This extender is not a simple two-lens achromatic Barlow lens, but rather a refined five-element optical amplification device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.6x Barlow function is very useful with the fast focal ratio f\/5 FSQ-106EDX4 refractor, as it lets you use long focal length eyepieces without having their exit pupils exceed the maximum dilated size of your eye's pupil. It also provides a longer telescope focal length to let you achieve higher magnifications without having to resort to very short focal length\/short eye relief eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extender-QE produces a flat, color free, extremely high contrast image that can be used for high magnification lunar and planetary visual observation or photography and CCD imaging. An additional advantage of the Extender-QE is that it corrects the image in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum that is invisible to the eye, but is easily recorded by CCD cameras. Stars that radiate strongly in the ultraviolet appear closer to their naked-eye visual appearance when imaged on a CCD camera through the Extender-QE. They do not have a bloated appearance on photos due to their normally invisible UV component being recorded by the CCD camera and added to the visual image. This feature only adds to the photo\/visual capabilities of the Takahashi FSQ-106ED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts five-element optical system is fully multicoated for maximum light transmission and contrast. There is a deep safety groove cut into the 2\" barrel on the telescope side of the Extender-NQ. This catches the \"New Q\" telescope's 2\" focuser thumbscrew and prevents the extender from slipping out of the focuser should that thumbscrew accidentally loosen while observing. Two chrome thumbscrews in the 2\" barrel on the eyepiece side of the extender hold eyepieces, star diagonals, and camera adapters firmly in place. 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Its four-element double ED element modified Petzval optical system has been optimized for imaging as well as visual applications. It is measurably the best no-compromise portable photo-visual refractor under 102mm in aperture that Takahashi has ever built, and they've built a lot of \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003egood small scopes over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FSQ-85ED is a 3.35\" aperture f\/5.3 (450mm focal length) four-lens photo\/visual system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. Based on the classic two-doublet Petzval design, the FSQ-85ED takes full advantage of the latest exotic glass types to produce levels of correction for coma, astigmatism, field curvature, secondary spectrum, spherical aberration, and spherochromatism that are unsurpassed - even better than their legendary fluorite scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical System . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApochromatic modified Petzval refractor optical system: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.35\" aperture f\/5.3 (450mm focal length) four-lens fully-multicoated system using two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements. The modified Petzval design uses a true apochromatic doublet objective lens with an ED element to gather the light. For most telescope manufacturers, this would be enough. But Takahashi goes a step further to perfect your observing and imaging experience. There is a second widely air-spaced ED doublet buried deep within the telescope body. This second doublet optimizes the optical wavefront from the objective lens to eliminate any residual astigmatism. It also acts as a field flattener for wide field astrophotography. The result is a very wide and flat field with high contrast images that are without any hint of lateral color. Color correction has been extended to 1000nm, well into the infrared, to produce non-bloated photographic star images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Image Circle: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt prime focus the 44mm image circle covers a huge area of the sky measuring 5.6° in diameter, over 24 square degrees of sky. The large image circle will fully cover any 35mm negative or 35mm equivalent CCD chip (a 35mm negative and the largest currently available SBIG Research Series chip measure only 44mm across their diagonals). 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The right focuser knob has a smaller separate concentric knob that controls a 10:1 ratio Micro Edge fine focuser for critical high magnification and photographic focusing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera angle adjuster: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe focuser includes a built-in camera angle adjuster\/rotator that will carry a 5kg (11 lb.) load to handle the weight of the new large chip CCD cameras and their associated accessories. The camera angle rotation is controlled by a large hand-tighten knob on the top of the focuser drawtube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo finderscope is supplied. There is a flat boss on the upper left side of the focuser that will accept an optional Takahashi finder bracket and finderscope. 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The TSA-120 is exceptional for observing and imaging within the solar system. Its images of subtle lunar and planetary details are sharp, with realistic and highly saturated color. They are free from chromatic aberration's violet haze of spurious color, thanks to the scope's ED triplet optics. The latest broadband antireflection multicoatings and numerous knife-edge internal baffles assure the maximum image contrast possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This 4.72\" Takahashi has excellent light transmission and diffraction-free true color images that make it superb for deep space observing and imaging, as well. Binary stars and globular star clusters are particularly well-resolved and vivid, with the contrasting colors of many binary systems showing nicely. The brighter nebulas and galaxies stand out against a very dark sky background. \u003cbr\u003eThe f\/7.5 focal ratio and 900mm focal length of the TSA-120 are long enough, using a Takahashi 2.8mm ED eyepiece to provide 321x, for high magnification observations of the Moon and planets, yet it will also produce a huge 2.72° field at 18x, using a 2\" Takahashi 50mm eyepiece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Telescope's Optical and Mechanical Systems . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApochromatic triplet ED refractor optics: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.72\" (120mm) aperture, 900mm focal length, f\/7.5 Ortho-Apochromatic triplet lens using an FPL-53 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element between two crown glass elements for images that are free from spurious color (chromatic aberration). \u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003eFor more details, click on the \"Takahashi triplet lens\" icon above.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticoated optics: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully coated on all surfaces with multiple layers of broadband antireflection materials for high light transmission and good contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable dew shield: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlows the formation of dew on the lens to extend your undisturbed observing time. Also improves visual and photographic contrast by shielding the lens from off-axis ambient light (the neighbor's yard light, moonlight, etc.) For transport, the retractable lens shade keeps the overall length of the optical tube to a very manageable 28\" when it is retracted and the visual extension tube removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack and pinion focuser: \u003c\/strong\u003e2.7\" focuser, with a 2\" eyepiece\/accessory holder that threads into the 2.7\" focuser drawtube. A 1.25\" compression ring eyepiece\/star diagonal holder is also supplied. The non-marring soft nylon compression ring of the 1.25\" eyepiece holder won't scratch the barrels of your accessories or star diagonal, as ordinary thumbscrews can. Dual focusing knobs provide precise image control with either hand. The large focus knobs are easy to operate, even while wearing gloves or mittens in cold weather. A large thumbscrew locks the focuser tube in place without image shift for photography. \u003cbr\u003eA useful photographic accessory would be the Takahashi #CAA102 camera angle adjuster, shown below. This attaches to the 2.7\" focuser drawtube in place of the 2\" eyepiece holder. It allows the photographic accessory train to be rotated to the most appropriate angle to frame the object being photographed (a landscape format, portrait, or any angle in between) without having to loosen the camera adapter and perhaps lose the correct focus. Once the camera is oriented correctly, a large knob on the side of the adjuster can be tightened to hold the camera in place during the exposure. It is also very handy for visual applications to position the star diagonal or binoviewer at the most comfortable viewing angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope mounting point: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo finderscope is supplied when this optical tube is bought alone. A flat boss with two mounting bolt holes is provided on the top of the focuser body for mounting an optional Takahashi 7x50mm 6.2° field finder and bracket finderscope.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong back focus: \u003c\/strong\u003eBack focus is a very good 227.5mm, allowing the stacking of a wide variety of CCD cameras, color filter wheels, electric focusers, camera angle adjusters, and film cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional photographic accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo accessories are available to provide a variety of image scales and sky coverage: a field flattener and a focal reducer. The field flattener (#TOA130FF) reduces the focal ratio slightly (to f\/7.3), but gives pinpoint stars to the very edges of a 40mm (2.6°) image circle for virtually unvignetted 35mm\/DSLR\/large format CCD images. \u003cbr\u003eThe focal reducer (#TOA130R) effectively cuts the focal length to 672mm and the focal ratio to f\/5.6. The photographic field is now 3.4°, spread over a 40mm image circle for virtually unvignetted 35mm\/DSLR\/large format CCD images. A variety of photographic coupling attachments and eyepiece projection photography adapters are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting rings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo mounting rings are supplied for the 125mm diameter 15.4 pound optical tube. Several options are available. One is the Takahashi clamshell-type tube holder (#120TH) shown below that is designed specifically for mounting the TSA-120 on a Takahashi EM-11 or larger equatorial mount. The second option is the Takahashi double ring tube holder with bridge (#120DTH) shown below. It can be mounted on a non-Takahashi mount, such as a Celestron CGEM or CGE Pro or Losmandy GM-8 or G-11, by using an optional dovetail plate. This double ring tube holder can also be used to mount the TSA-120 on a Takahashi EM-11 or larger equatorial mount by adding optional Takahashi #TMP106 double ring tube holder mounting plate. A third option is a pair of Parallax split mounting rings (#PFS106), also shown below, for mounting on a non-Takahashi mount, using an optional dovetail plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image above shows the scope with a 7 x 50mm finderscope, mounting bracket, and eyepiece. These accessories are not provided as standard equipment with the optical tube, but are available as optional accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e4.72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBinary and Star Cluster Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e900mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003ef\/7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGalaxy and Nebula Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHighest Useful Magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e250x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLunar Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eGreat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e15.4 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlanetary Observation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e0.97 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Limiting Magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e12.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40221670899785,"sku":"TSA120","price":4450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/18882.jpg?v=1662967927"},{"product_id":"takahashi-4-turret-1-25-eyepiece-holder","title":"Takahashi 4 Turret 1.25\" Eyepiece Holder","description":"Looking for a quick way to change magnifications and not use a zoom eyepiece?  This great accessory from Takahashi might be the ticket.A night of observing is a wonderful experience.  The only drawback you might have is that you have way too many eyepieces you want to use and tire of continuing to go back and forth into your eyepiece bag.  The Takahashi turret could be your answer.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe turret has the ability to safely hold four 1.25\" eyepieces for basically any observing needs you might have.  The turret act like a standard 90° star diagonal so your viewing position remains unchanged as you switch between eyepieces.  The Takahashi turret has a click-stop design with an eyepiece indicator mark so you can not only feel, but see when each eyepiece is seated properly.  The eyepieces are held in the turret by means of non-marring compression rings. A twist-ring adjusts the tightness of the compression ring, rather than a thumbscrew. Metal plugs seal four 1.25\" eyepiece holders when the turret diagonal is not in use. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe turret has a 2\" nosepiece with safety groove that slips into the 2\" focuser drawtube of your refractor or Cassegrain telescope.  If you have a Schmidt-Cassegrain, however, you will need to purchase an SCT to 2\" eyepiece adapter as the turret will not simply thread onto your rear cell.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe turret takes up a rather small 81mm of backfocus, so most scopes should be able to work without issue.  However, some Takahashi scopes will require an optional extension tube to achieve focus.  The ones that will need it are listed below.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: none; color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFC-76S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: none; color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFSQ-85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: none; color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFSQ-106ED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: none; color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFSQ-130ED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: none; color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMewlon-250CRS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: none; color: #555555; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMewlon-300 CRS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481977958473,"sku":"TAKTUR4","price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/20279.jpg?v=1675379187"},{"product_id":"takahashi-2-adapter-to-use-takahashi-collimating-scope-with-non-takahashi-telescopes","title":"Takahashi 2\" Adapter To Use Takahashi Collimating Scope With Non-Takahashi Telescopes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.2px;\"\u003eThis Takahashi 2\" adapter is used to connect the Takahashi collimating scope to the 2\" focuser of takahashi reflectors and non-Takahashi telescopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.2px;\" nodeindex=\"1\" kwvisibility=\"true\" jquery1446827350174=\"165\"\u003eIn order to use the Takahashi TCE0100 collimatingscope with Takahashi reflectors and non-Takahashi reflectors, such as the Astro-Tech and GSO Ritchey-Chrétiens, you will needthis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.2px;\" nodeindex=\"2\" kwvisibility=\"true\" jquery1446827350174=\"166\"\u003eTCN0055 adapter. The collimating scopethreads into the TCN0055 and the resulting collimating scope\/adapter combination slips into the 2\" focuser of the telescope. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.2px;\" nodeindex=\"2\" kwvisibility=\"true\" jquery1446827350174=\"166\"\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e4 oz.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481979072585,"sku":"TCN0055","price":173.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/20364.jpg?v=1675379266"},{"product_id":"takahashi-fc-100dc-refractor","title":"Takahashi FC-100DC Refractor Optical Tube","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Takahashi FC-100D is Takahashi's latest update to the 100mm fluorite refractor.  The FC-100D uses the Steinheil design with the fluorite element in the rear and an eco-glass front element.  This apochromatic telescope provides outstanding views, both visually and with digital imaging hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe FC-100D was designed to be light weight and highly portable. It is offered in two models: the ultra-portable DC visual model that weighs just 2.8kg [6.1lbs] and uses the 2.2\" FS-60CB focuser, and the DF model that uses the 2.7\" focuser and is designed for imaging as well as visual use.  In their standard configuration, each scope is a 740 mm f\/7.4 doublet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWith the optional 4 element FC-35 reducer, the DF version becomes a 485 mm f\/4.9 imaging telescope, providing a 44 mm imaging circle that is suitable for full frame CCD and DSLR cameras. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e740mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003ef\/7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeaviest Single Component\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e6.16 pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e6.16 pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Limiting Magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e11.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481981562953,"sku":"FC100DC","price":2030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/fc100dc.jpg?v=1675379411"},{"product_id":"takahashi-fc-100df-refractor-with-tube-holder-and-6x30-finder","title":"Takahashi FC-100DF Refractor OTA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Takahashi FC-100D is Takahashi's latest update to the 100mm fluorite refractor.  The FC-100D uses the Steinheil design with the fluorite element in the rear and an eco-glass front element.  This apochromatic telescope provides outstanding views, both visually and with digital imaging hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe FC-100D was designed to be light weight and highly portable. It is offered in two models: the ultra-portable DC visual model that weighs just 2.8kg [6.1lbs] and uses the 2.2\" FS-60CB focuser, and the DF model that uses the 2.7\" focuser and is designed for imaging as well as visual use.  In their standard configuration, each scope is a 740 mm f\/7.4 doublet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\" class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e740mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003ef\/7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e6.6 pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Limiting Magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e11.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481981595721,"sku":"FC100DF","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/tfk10010_1.jpg?v=1675379413"},{"product_id":"takahashi-fs-60q-refractor-telescope","title":"Takahashi FS-60Q Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FS series of apochromatic refracting telescopes from Takahashi provides a balance of high performance, compact size, and low cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FS series of apochromatic refracting telescopes from Takahashi provides a balance of high performance, compact size, and low cost. At its heart is a two-element fluorite lens set that provides outstanding performance for both visual and imaging applications. The FS series makes use of several reducers, extenders and flatteners to further enhance its capabilities and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFS-60CB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FS-60CB is a 60 mm refractor that employs a multi-coated, two element fluorite objective lens with a prime focal length of 355 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the dedicated C0.72X reducer, the FS-60CB is converted to an f\/4.2 instrument. The combination results in a 40 mm diameter image circle with 60% illumination across the entire field. Illumination is maintained at 95% or more out to a 25 mm diameter, and is 72% illuminated out to a diameter of 35 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the dedicated FS-60 flattener, the resulting field flatness is greatly improved out to the four corners of a full frame DSLR sensor. The resulting combination is an f\/6.2, 374 mm instrument with an image circle diameter of 44 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFS-60Q\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy attaching the Extender-CQ1.7X, the FS-60CB is converted into an FS-60Q, a 600 mm f\/10 telescope consisting of one fluorite element, with a flat field across the image circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical Tube Assembly only (mount, tripod, tube holder and finder sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e3.52 pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTelescope Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003eRefractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Limiting Magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data\"\u003e10.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40481986478153,"sku":"FS60Q","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/7974\/9961\/products\/fs60q-1.jpg?v=1675379744"},{"product_id":"takahashi-fc-76dcu-refractor-telescope","title":"Takahashi FC-76DCU Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eRelive the 80's with this updated version of a Takahashi Classic, the Takahashi FC-76DCU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the FS series, the FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses. The FC series have larger apertures and longer focal lengths than the FS series, and provide outstanding performance both for the visual observer and the digital imager. The FC series has its own dedicated set of reducers and flatteners, and is also able to use some of these accessories from the TOA series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC-76D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two telescopes in the FC-76D series consists of an apochromatic fluorite doublet with a 76 mm objective diameter. Both telescopes are 540 mm f\/7.5 instruments. The front element uses an eco-glass for maximum light transmission, with a coated fluorite rear element for superb color correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC-76DCU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FC-76DCU model features a fixed dew shield and smaller, 80 mm diameter barrel for the same performance in a package featuring reduced weight and overall length. 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The telescope features a 60 mm aperture and a 530 mm focal length. This is the \"Q\" version, so it comes standardard with the 1.7X extender.  The extender increases the focal length to 901 mm. The real beauty of this system is the availablity to make changes on the go as the scope is really two scopes in one.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout extender the scope is 530mm f\/8.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 1.7x extender the scope is 901mm f\/15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spacing of the doublet elements is such that the correction of the spherical abberations is similar to that found in the much larger TOA series. 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Takahashi’s proprietary optical design features a hyperbolic, concave primary mirror with a 2 element ED corrector lens to eliminate spherical aberration and coma. Compared to the conventional Schmidt camera design, the chromatic aberration is reduced by half, even out to large viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new ε-130D is the same aperture as the original but now uses a digital corrector. This corrector produces improved sharpness and a 1\/3rd reduction in the size of the spot equaling the spot size of the E-180 at the edge producing a 44 mm diameter circle. The offset secondary insures better illumination of the image formed by the primary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ε-130D has a 5.9° field of view which is perfect for imaging wide field objects like comets and objects with extended nebulosity. 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