The 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.
DESCRIPTION
The Takahashi FS-60CB refractor is the ultimate mobile instrument. It combines first-class optical and mechanical qualities with outstanding compactness.
It can easily be used for astronomical or terrestrial observation. Photographers will transform it into a wide field astrograph or a guiding instrument. A focal reducer (F/4.2) and a field corrector (FL-FS-60C or multi-flattener FC/FS MFL1.04X) are available as options for this purpose. A 1.7x extender (F/10) allows the refractor to be upgraded to the so-called FS-60Q version. A wide range of accessories adapts the FS-60 to your specific needs.
The FS-60CB's main advantage is its air-spaced apochromatic fluorite doublet, manufactured with the same care as all the Takahashi larger diameter telescopes. Performances will surprise many a purist. Takahashi's mechanical excellence makes the FS-60CB one of the best refractors of this diameter available on the market. Lightweight and compact, the FS-60CB will delight all observers with its versatility.
CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristics |
Takahashi FS-60CB Refractor |
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Objective |
Fluorite doublet apochromat |
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Lens cell |
Air-spaced doublet. Fluorite on the front |
| Coatings | Hard Multicoatings |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
AT PRIME FOCUS |
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| Focal length | 355 mm |
| Focal ratio | F/5.9 |
| Metal Back Distance | 162 mm |
WITH FL-FS-60C FIELD CORRECTOR |
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| Focal length | 370 mm |
| OFocal ratio | F/6.2 |
| Image circle diameter | 45 mm |
| Metal Back Distance | 56.2 mm |
WITH FC/FS MFL1.04X FIELD CORRECTOR |
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| Focal length | 370 mm |
| Focal ratio | F/6.2 |
| Image circle diameter | 45 mm |
| Metal Back Distance | 56.2 mm |
WITH RD-C0.72X FOCAL REDUCER |
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| Focal length | 255 mm |
| Focal ratio | F/4.2 |
| Image circle diameter | 40 mm |
| Metal Back Distance | 56.2 mm |
WITH 1.7XR FOCAL EXTENDER (FS-60Q) |
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| Focal length | 600 mm |
| Focal ratio | F/10 |
| Metal Back Distance | 158.4 mm |
Takahashi FS-60CB Refractor
CHARACTERISTICS |
TAKAHASHI FS-60CB REFRACTOR |
| Length of the optical tube | 440 mm |
| Diameter of the optical tube | 80 mm |
| Diameter of the dew shield | 80 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Focuser | Rack-and-pinion |
Spot-diagram of Takahashi FS-60CB refractor at prime focus
Spot-diagram of Takahashi FS-60CB refractor with FL-FS-60C field corrector
Spot-diagram of Takahashi FS-60CB refractor with FC/FS MFL1.04X field corrector
Spot-diagram of Takahashi FS-60CB refractor with RD-C0.72x focal reducer
Optical Tube Assembly ONLY
(Mount, Tripod, Tube Holder and Finder Sold Separately)
FS-60CB Extender-Q System Chart
FS-60CB Extender C2X System Chart
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