Takahashis highspeed epsilon180 ed is a superfast astrograph telescope with a wide flat field that can be used with sensors as large as 24x36 35mm 6x6. 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 di. The igloo 10 pro dome has been replaced by a 15 6 x 15 6 roll off constructed on site by backyard observatories. Over 70 million people read their horoscope every day. Astrobin is an image hosting website specifically targeted to astrophotographers. Takahashi have also designed a new collimation system for the primary mirror, which is similar to the one used on their toa. Orion 8 f8 ritcheychretien astrograph telescope orion. Aug 21, 2018 nice condition throughout except for small scratches mid way on the tube see photo. The cca250 trifocal astrograph by takahashi is the latest visual and astrophotographic tool that takes the place of the takahashi baker ritchey chretien brc250. Takahashi has been a pioneer in the telescoping community since 1967 when they produced their first takahashi telescope. Therefore, the epsilon180ed suits both visual observation and large field imaging needs. Ex demo takahashi epsilon ed astrograph ota package.
This fast field photo visual astrograph is perfect for digital slrs and ccd cameras. Then in 1973they produced their first equatorial mount with a polar telescope. Takahashi epsilon ed astrograph ota package first light. The epsilon was the smallest aperture and most portable of the series. Takahashi fsq106edx iii astrograph telescope imaging edition. Like the fs series, the fc series are apochromatic refractors with twoelement fluorite lenses. Please log in to view the details for this classified ad. Introduced in 1998, the brc250 astrograph adopted a totally original optical design, based on bakerritcheychretien, perfectly designed for the imagery at that time. The takahashi e180 arrived in early february and i mounted it on the casady triad bar next to the astrophysics mm refractor atop the astrophysics 1200gto german equatorial mount in bifrost observatory.
Introduced in late 2005, this epsilon 180ed is latest in takahashi. Takahashi s proprietary optical design features a hyperbolic, concave primary mirror with a 2 element ed corrector lens to eliminate spherical aberration and coma. In this doublet design, takahashi has paired the fluorite element with a low dispersion glass having a high refractive index. The new takahashi fsqed astrograph has been designed to provide perfectly flat field and the highest color correction possible thanks to the new optical design with 5 lenses. Takahashi epsilon ed mm astrograph telescope ota only. Takahashi epsilon ed astrograph ota package first. This corrector produces improved sharpness and a rd reduction in the size of the spot equaling the spot size of the e180 at the edge producing a 44 mm diameter circle. Over the christmas holidays, i installed the astrophysics 1200gto german equatorial mount on the 6foot tall steel pier i had purchased from asv neighbor david churchill. The takahashi epsilon 180ed catadioptric extra low dispersion. Takahashi tstype 40mm refraction equator htype guide telescope. Astronomy and astrophotograhy equipment shipped worldwide including cooled ccdcmos cameras, telescopes, tracking mount, filters, etc.
This reducer uses four elements in four groups and uses high refractive index low dispersion glass in two convex lenses to minimize chromatic aberration and coma that tend to occur in reducers. Introduced in late 2005, this epsilon 180ed is latest in takahashis famous epsilon line. The resulting system achieves a high level of apochromatic performance for both visual observation and imaging. Takahashi cca250p trifocal astrograph telescope ota, corrected cassegrain, tcca250. The takahashi epsilon 180ed catadioptric extra low dispersion optics provide high quality images for visual observation and large field imaging ne. It features exceptional optical and mechanichal qualities objective with fluorite doublet and an incredible compact design. The takahshi epsilon series of astrographs are specifically designed for exceptional astrophotography. Up for sale is my takahashi epsilon 160 astrograph.
Takahashi epsilond e d first light this is a running summary of my experience with the takahashi epsilond ed hyperboloid flatfield astrograph mm f3. When its time to trade up youll get the most value for your used gear. Takahashi e180 epsilon 180mm ed astrograph ota opt. Takahashi epsilon 160 newton astrograph 160530 mm f3.
The tsa series is a member of takahashis line of triplet refractors. With their unwavering attention to detail, the tak brand has come to be known for the quality and durability of their telescopes. Now an employeeowned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. Takahashi s highspeed epsilon180 ed is a superfast astrograph telescope with a wide flat field that can be used with sensors as large as 24x36 35mm 6x6, and even 6x9. The takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph is described. Free astrology content astrograph astrology software. I have an excellent epsilon 160 astrograph for sale that has been an incredible performer for me over the past few years. Takahashi epsilon 160 astrograph reduced astromart. In the tsa design, an ed glass lens is placed between two lenses, with air spacing in between. Hyperbolic flatfield astrograph design offers up and amazingly fast effective focal ratio of f2. Takahashi epsilon d hyperbolic newtonian astrograph. Finding a fast astrograph with wellcorrected optics and a large imaging circle that.
Nice condition throughout except for small scratches mid way on the tube see photo. The takahashi fs60cb apochromatic refractor is the itinerant telescope par excellence. Takahashi epsilon 180ed the takahashi epsilon 180ed is an astrograph boasting ultra fast f2. Takahashi america 1925a richmond avenue houston, tx 77098 75293551 takahashi has updated and reintroduced its smallest epsilon series telescope, the. The takahashi epsilon 180ed catadioptric extra low dispersion optics provide high quality images for visual observation and large field imaging ne takahashi e180 epsilon 180mm ed astrograph ota opt. In 1983 takahashi introduced their epsilon series of hyperbolic flat field astrographs with the, 160, 200, 250 and 300. Save takahashi telescope to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Takahashi e180 epsilon 180 mm ed astrograph ota takahashi e180 epsilon 180 mm ed is a f2. Takahashi optical engineers guarantees maximum performance with any astroimaging applications even with largest sensor available in the market.
While investigating these instruments and considering my options, i stumbled across a used takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph on astromart an online classified ads service. Get the best deals on takahashi telescopes when you shop the largest online selection at. D is the same aperture as the original but now uses a digital corrector. See some of the possible solutions below and read more here. Astrograph refractors apm 5 apm lzos apos 18 skywatcher 7 ts optics 4 select price ascending price descending name ascending name descending date ascending date descending.
Takahashi epsilon d astrograph reflecting telescope. Reap the benefits increase traffic and loyalty to your site by supplying the content your users want. 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. This is the ota package so includes tube holder, 7x50 finderscope and bracket. Portable altaz mount with precision equatorial tracking for the discerning astro imager and observer a flexible mount system for all your telescopes the panther mount system can be configured to match many needs.
Takahashi cca 250 mm trifocal astrograph telescope ota. The takahashi epsilon d is an ultra fast astrograph producing a 44mm image circle and capable of an astounding 5. This combination provides excellent optical performance across the entire visible spectrum with a strehl ratio in excess of 97. Im going to sell my tak e160 because i want to finance a rotating dome. Takahashi seisakusho of tokyo, japan has been producing fluorite apochromatic refracting telescopes since they introduced the 90mm f10 fc90 telescope in 1979. It took me months to convince myself to buy the canon big white l 400mm lens which costs but a fraction of what this will, yet still seemed like paying a kings ransom.
Unfollow takahashi telescope to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So after a lot of musing i splashed out on a tak ed in april and this is an account of my reasoning behind buying the scope and associated problemssolutions in getting it set up for imaging. My imaging set up is a takahashi e 160 astrograph with televue np101 for guidescope on an ap1200gto mount. Micro pinion assembly, fits takahashi epsilon ee160mm telescopes.
Takahashi telescopes and mounts lowest prices guaranteed. It has a 49mm image circle and can cover full frame sensors no problem. The cca250 trifocal astrograph was produced by tak. It sits on a sb paramount me the camera is a sbig stl 1m and uses baader filters. Takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph the construction and most of the finish work on bifrost astronomical observatory was completed in late 2009. Since that time takahashi has not only produced fluorite apochromats up to 250mm but also equatorial mounts and a variety of stateoftheart telescopes such as the fsq106, hyperbolic newtonian astrographs. I visited rick to see his tak e180 and he showed me some of his work with it. It has a bigger image circle than the e180 49mm compared to 44mm and it is extremely flat across the field. Takahashi began manufacturing telescopes in 1967 with their first model, thets65.
Rationale for choosing the mini nanaafter a couple of years imaging with a. Way beyond what i could justify, or afford, paying since this is merely a hobby in my case. The ts80 built in april of 1972 was the first triplet apochromat takahashi telescope built. Its great versatility will charm all the observers. May 02, 2014 takahashi america 1925a richmond avenue houston, tx 77098 75293551 takahashi has updated and reintroduced its smallest epsilon series telescope, the. Many of the images on my website link below are taken with this scope. By adding a second doublet inside the tube, the optical wavefront can be optimized to remove any astigmatism this in turn acts as a field flattener. Takahashi introduced their epsilon series flatfield hyperbolic astrographs in the middle 1980s. The takahashi epsilon d is a mm modified newtonian design perfect for astroimaging. The latest astrograph from takahashi is now available in north america.
My asv neighbor rick beno owns one of these instruments. Features a digital correct allowing for improved field flatness. Now takahashi is reintroducing the new ed digital version of this astrograph. Takahashi e180ed epsilon 180 mm ed astrograph ota tek18010. Takahashi cca250p trifocal astrograph telescope ota. Takahashi has redesigned the optical system in the takahashi fsq106ed f5 astrograph telescope to a modified four element double ed petzval system. Takahashi also uses a compression ring ocular holder to provide precise centering of the ocular and optics of the telescope. Feb 26, 2018 blake shelton nobody but you duet with gwen stefani official music video duration. This revolutionized amateur astronomy as the worlds first fluorite apochromatic telescope in regular production. Takahashi fsqed quintuplet astrograph complete version.
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