Then in 1973they produced their first equatorial mount with a polar telescope in 1977 takahashi introduced their second triplet fluorite apochromat the ts90 and the famous jp mount. In the toa design, three lens elements are used, with the front and rear constructed from ed glass. Oct 31, 2014 the new takahashi fsqed incorporates optics that use an exceptionally advanced design that produces a flatfield astrograph a with large highly illuminated field that is further enhanced with the new dedicated 645 reducer that produces a 70mm image circle at f3. East is to right, kitting takahashi mm triplet orthoapochromaic f7. Now through december 31, get a free toa 35 flattener with a purchase of a toa or toa150. Proper reducer for toa scope so, now where i know that the super reducer wont work for me, i was looking for others. The takahashi fsq incorporates optics that use an exceptionally advanced design that produces a flatfield astrograph a with large highly illuminated field that is further enhanced with the new dedicated 645 reducer that produces a o70mm image circle at f3. The takahashi toa 150b is an amazing refractor that screams quality. Ranging from 60mm to 200mm takahashi will have the refractor that fits your particular needs. The price tag is much higher and to me the toa is a much greater value than the toa 150. I acquired a used but pristine toa a few weeks ago, and finally got to take it out this past weekend.
Takahashi claims that this provides refractor like images. The current line of ortho apochromatic refractors use a design that is absolutely color free, and include the toa mm and toa 150mm. It features a retractable lens hood, a 4 inch rack and pinion focuser with a 7. Below is a list of key features pertaining to the takahashi toa150b. Click here for spectacular astrophotographs taken with takahashi refractors. Telescope shop, astronomy store, reflector telescope india, refractor telescope india, cassegraine telescope india, astrophotography india, learn astronomy india, online. Takahashi toans triplet apo double ed refractor telescope. The ts80 built in april of 1972 was the first triplet apochromat takahashi telescope built. Avalon instruments mounts televue mounts hobym observatory mounts takahashi mounts software bisque mounts 10 micron mounts intesmicro mounts teleoptic mounts and accessories ioptron mounts. We offer a wide selection of telescope field flatteners, reducer correctors, and more. The toa is the first of takahashis newest optical design.
Telescopes takahashi fsq85 telescopes takahashi fc100 telescopes takahashi fsq106 telescopes takahashi tsa120 telescopes takahashi toa telescopes takahashi toa150 telescopes takahashi epsilon telescopes takahashi mewlon telescopes vixen telescopes. With its orthoapochromat triplet toa concept, takahashi gives a second youth to the refractors of large. The toa is exceptional for observing and imaging within the solar system. Toa sf tube holder tka31420 the tube holder for toa is essential for the fixing of the tube on a mounting.
Takahashi telescopes and astronomy equipment at astronomics. Star testing reveals correction to at least 18 wave peaktovalley with no evidence of astigmatism or coma on axis and very little if any coma offaxis with the corrector. Astrophotography books ccd imageprocessing software moon maps. Orthoapochromatic triplet lens incorporates an fpl53 ed glass element to eliminate chromatic aberration. Takahashi toa new in the box just arrived astromart. More pictures of the toa and my astrophotography setup is here on my main equipment page. Telescope shop, astronomy store, reflector telescope india. Takahashi toa is the newest line of refractor in takahashis telescope. Toa middle, fsq85 on right, st80 guide scope left, ap 900gto mount holding it all. Takahashi toa , losmandy g11, dual saddle plate, celestron short tube st 80 being used as a guide scope with the sbig stv atoguider. Takahashis toa apochromat refractor by don yacco i have been involved with astronomy practically all my life. This reducer is specifically matched for takahashi s triplet toa and tsa102 scopes but will work well on an fs102 or fs128 as well. For this optical tube of 1015mm length, of mm of diameter and of almost 10kg, configurations exist on em200 or em400 equatorial mountings.
The takahashi toa refractor provides exceptionally high optical and mechanical quality for the serious observer who needs optics of reasonable portability. This is less than 1100 the aberration of a typical apochromatic design. Takahashi toans refractor telescope cloud break optics. The first one is 1969 which name is ts100 and the second run in 1972 which name is ts1001. The ts reflector serie are the first serie of newtonian telescopes produced by takahashi. This 21st century innovation employs a newly designed triplet using special elements to produce the highest order of color correction hence the name ortho apochromat and is packaged in a short 32 tube with the lens shade retracted. It has the 2 holes for fixing on takahashi mountings as well as kodak screw pitch for fixing on a photo tripod. A full fiveyear warranty is included on all mechanical and optical assemblies.
The takahashi toa150b is an amazing refractor that screams quality. The fsqed is a fusion of features from the toa and fsq series. Takahashi toanfb refractor telescope brandon optics. Amazing triplet, a i saw a recent image comparison between the mm eon and a takahashi toamm where folks voted on which they thought was the tak and which was the orion, results were about 5050. Takahashi fsq85ed baby q refractor telescope wflattener. Takahashi toa150 instruction manual 24 pages triplet ortho apochromat. From beginner telescopes to professional observatories, opt has it all. Thus, you have a faster refractor, for wide field imaging. Below is a list of key features pertaining to the takahashi toa 150b. Improve your night sky views with these telescoping accessories. The newest takahashi refractor the triplet toa is the first of the new ortho apochromat series. The toa can be equipped with a focal reducer, giving the possibility for focal ratio to go from 8 to 6.
The takahashi toanfb refractor telescope provides mm focal length and an f7. These instruments are highly sought after by serious astrophotographers the world around. The takahashi toa is the first of takahashis newest optical design. Made by an astrophotographer, for the astrophotographers. Ive looked through many scopes over the years, some of the best examples of optics on the planet. The toa150 is the second takahashi ortho apochromat to be developed by takahashi. Takahashi telescopes expert service unbeatable prices. I got an atlas eqg mount from a fellow member of the local astronomy club, but i dont have any plans on doing imaging with this scope. Takahashi instruments are made by hand to extremely tight tolerances. Astrobin is an image hosting website specifically targeted to astrophotographers. Takahashi toa150b refractor telescope cloud break optics.
The epsilon ed is a compact, superfast, highly portable flat field astrograph that weighs only 10. This is the same telescope is the fsq85edx, but includes the 1. Its images of subtle lunar and planetary details are sharp, with realistic and highly saturated color. It is not an highresolution reflector thus the procedure is less rigorous than on a cassegrainlike optical design. Takahashi fsqed flat field super apochromat refractor. This new design like its smaller companion the toa is absolutely color free. The takahashi tsk1510 double ring tube holder is designed for the toa or fs2 refractor. Takahashi began manufacturing telescopes in 1967 with their first model, thets65. The toa is perfect for visual, ccd and photo imaging. Toa, mewlon, epsilon, temma goto mount, temma2, em. The reducer acts also as a field corrector, ensuring you a perfect flatness for imagers equipped with large sensors.
The resulting system achieves a high level of apochromatic performance for both visual observation and imaging. This starlight instruments feather touch micropinion assembly is a precisionmachined dualspeed focuser upgrade for the 2. It is not for use on the 4 focuser version of the toa. This is the same unit designated as fsq85edp in japan. Fine japanese takahashi telescopes and accessories for astronomy and astrophotography takahashi america. The starbase 80 is a great entry level achromatic refractor, offered by takahashi and featuring 100% japanese manufacturing. The apochromatic objective with triplet ed toa dmm, fmm, fd 7,7 is assembled in an extremely neat and precise barrel mechanically entirely. The takahashi toa rd reducer is also compatible with the fs102 nsv. Takahashi telescopes and astronomy equipment for sale at astronomics. The toa 150 is the second takahashi ortho apochromat to be developed by takahashi.
Takahashi tsa120 ed apo triplet refractor telescope ota the takahashi tsa 120 apo triplet refractor telescope has superior quality optics and is extremely portable the tsa 120 apo by takahashi has a focal length of 900 mm f7. Takahashi toa telescopes takahashi toa150 telescopes. Sequencegeneratorpro, pinpoint, pixinsight, photoshop. A complete line of flatteners, reducers and extenders are available, including the 67series flattener, which provides a 90 mm imaging circle. Takahashi tsa120 optical tube assembly skies unlimited. Designed as an orthoapochromatic triplet, the toa150b, with an aperture of 150 mm, uses fpl53 extralow dispersion glass to eliminate chromatic aberration. Please reach us by live chat or email if our phone line is busy.
The fsqed has a mm aperture in an f5, 650 mm telescope. Takahashi refractors are among the finest instruments produced today, bar none. Toa is not only an outstanding optical instrument, but it can be used to make outstanding images with a ccd or dslr camera. Pacific time while we and our suppliershipping partners are doing our best to get your order to you quickly and safely, we appreciate your understanding if we experience any delivery delays due to the pandemic.
The takahashi toa refractor is perfect for visual, ccd and classic astrophotography. The toa series is a member of takahashis line of triplet refractors. Dec 12, 2005 for me it an easy choice over the toa 150 because there is only about an increase of about. Moreover, it is equipped with a kodak screw intended to receive a slrdslr camera for a parallel connection. We have 1 takahashi toa150 manual available for free pdf download. Takahashi double tube holder for the toa or fs2 refractor. Page 1 of 6 takahashi tsa120 or toa posted in refractors.
The takahashi toa nfb refractor telescope provides mm focal length and an f7. The fsqed features a retractable dew shield, a 360degree camera angle adjuster, and a heavy duty, 4inch rack and pinion focuser. The way this scope presents the sky to me, is something that cant easily be put into words. The toa is available in s version, with traditional rackandpinion focuser, and in f version, with oversized rackandpinion focuser and camera angle adjuster, perfectly adapted to imaging. This 21st century innovation employs a newly designed triplet using special elements to produce the highest order of color correction and is packaged in. The fsqed is the latest addition to takahashis fsq line. Attaches ota to takahashi mount and felt lined to protect your optical tube assembly. So, i got a halfhitch ftx v2, which can also ride on the atlas tripod.
Attaches ota to takahashi mount and includes bridge. Sep 07, 2008 msas install takahashi s toa apochromat refractor at the ja jones hoober obsevatory mexborough and swinton astronomical society installation takahashi toa apochromat refractor, our members. Takahashi toa150 manuals manuals and user guides for takahashi toa150. Celestron nexstar slt telescope widescreen centre. Also available is a correctorreducer that reduces the focal ratio to f4. Designed as an orthoapochromatic triplet, the toa 150b, with an aperture of 150 mm, uses fpl53 extralow dispersion glass to eliminate chromatic aberration. I have an excellent 10 f6 newtonian which provides great views of the planets. Takahashi refractors have a reputation of being some of the finest telescopes available on the planet. This instrument will be offered with the classic 2.
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