TAKAHASHI FS-60Q REFRACTOR TELESCOPE

TAKAHASHI SKU: TSK06110

$1,536.00

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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-60Q apochromatic refractor is a longer focal length version of the FS-60CB. It is in fact the same telescope to which is added the Extender 1.7X kit which allows to change the FS-60CB to F/D 10, by making it evolve towards a formula with 4 lenses offering a flat field on the whole image circle.

The longer F/D ratio allows optimal chromatic correction for unforgettable planetary observations or for eclipse photography. It is quite possible to remove the 1.7X extender and switch from an FS-60Q to an FS-60CB, at F/5.9 more suitable for deep sky imaging. The same refractor allows you to quickly change from a 600 mm focal length to a 355 mm focal length according to your needs.

CHARACTERISTICS


CHARACTERISTIC TAKAHASHI FS-60Q REFRACTOR
Objective Fluorite doublet apochromat
Lens cell Air-spaced doublet. Fluorite in the front
Coatings Hard multicoatings
Diameter 60 mm
AT PRIME FOCUS, WITH EX-CQ1.7X FOCAL EXTENDER
Focal length 600 mm
Focal ratio F/10
Metal back distance 158.4 mm
AT PRIME FOCUS
Focal length 355 mm
Focal ratio F/5.9
Metal Back Distance 162 mm

Takahashi FS-60Q Refractor

CHARACTERISTIC TAKAHASHI FS-60Q REFRACTOR
Length of the optical tube 550 mm
Diameter of the optical tube 80 mm
Diameter of the dew shield 80 mm
Weight 1.6 kg
Focuser Rack-and-pinion

Spot-diagram of Takahashi FS-60Q refractor at prime focus

 

Optical Tube Assembly ONLY
(Mount, Tripod, Tube Holder and Finder Sold Separately). 

 

FS-60CB Visual System Chart

FS-60CB Extender-Q System Chart

FS-60CB Extender C2X System Chart