This Item is a deposit for the FSQ-80FC. Pricing and timing are not final at this time, but you will be notified once they have been determined. The balance will be due before the telescope is shipped.
Expected availability in Spring 2026. Price is to be determined and will be updated soon.
Takahashi FSQ-80FC
A Legendary Astrograph — Now in a Portable 80mm
The FSQ-80FC brings Takahashi’s legendary FSQ astrograph design into a compact and highly portable 80 mm platform. With a 450 mm focal length and fast f/5.6 optics, it delivers sharp stars and a flat field across modern full-frame sensors while remaining lightweight enough for travel imaging setups.
Designed for both astrophotography and premium visual observing, the FSQ-80FC combines Takahashi’s fluorite optics with a new five-element optical system optimized for modern CMOS cameras.
Key Features
- 80 mm fluorite apochromatic astrograph
- 450 mm focal length (f/5.6)
- 5-element optical design with two fluorite elements
- Large 50 mm image circle for full-frame cameras
- Compact, travel-friendly tube design
- Precision Takahashi mechanical construction
Optimized for Modern Astrophotography
The FSQ-80FC is designed with today’s imaging systems in mind. Removing the M48 adapter reveals a standard M48 interface with 55 mm backfocus, allowing many cooled CMOS cameras to attach directly without additional spacers.
Optional adapters support larger M54 camera threads and DSLR / mirrorless cameras, making the FSQ-80FC a flexible imaging platform.
Optical Design
The five-element optical design combines a front fluorite doublet with a rear field-flattening group. The result is exceptional center sharpness and a flat, evenly illuminated field ideal for wide-field astrophotography.
Specifications
| Aperture | 80 mm |
| Focal Length | 450 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5.6 |
| Optical Design | 5-element / 5-group fluorite apochromat |
| Image Circle | 50 mm |
| Tube Diameter | 95 mm |
| Length | 486 mm (retracted) / 559 mm (extended) |
| Weight | Approx. 4.1 kg |
Reserve Yours
The FSQ-80FC continues Takahashi’s legacy of precision astrographs built for demanding astrophotographers. Availability is limited — contact us for current inventory and recommended imaging accessories.
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