Takahashi epsilond e d first light this is a running summary of my experience with the takahashi epsilond ed hyperboloid flatfield astrograph mm f3. Astronomy and astrophotograhy equipment shipped worldwide including cooled ccdcmos cameras, telescopes, tracking mount, filters, etc. Introduced in late 2005, this epsilon 180ed is latest in takahashis famous epsilon line. 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. Takahashi epsilon d astrograph reflecting telescope. The tsa series is a member of takahashis line of triplet refractors. My asv neighbor rick beno owns one of these instruments. The latest astrograph from takahashi is now available in north america. In this doublet design, takahashi has paired the fluorite element with a low dispersion glass having a high refractive index.
With their unwavering attention to detail, the tak brand has come to be known for the quality and durability of their telescopes. Takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph the construction and most of the finish work on bifrost astronomical observatory was completed in late 2009. 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. Aug 21, 2018 nice condition throughout except for small scratches mid way on the tube see photo. The takahashi epsilon d is an ultra fast astrograph producing a 44mm image circle and capable of an astounding 5. Get the best deals on takahashi telescopes when you shop the largest online selection at. Now takahashi is reintroducing the new ed digital version of this astrograph. Many of the images on my website link below are taken with this scope.
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. Takahashi epsilon180ed astrograph cloud break optics. Therefore, the epsilon180ed suits both visual observation and large field imaging needs. Takahashi has been a pioneer in the telescoping community since 1967 when they produced their first takahashi telescope. 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. 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. Takahashi cca 250 mm trifocal astrograph telescope ota the takahashi cca250 trifocal astrograph functions at f5, f8, and f3. 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. The resulting system achieves a high level of apochromatic performance for both visual observation and imaging. Takahashi have also designed a new collimation system for the primary mirror, which is similar to the one used on their toa. This is the ota package so includes tube holder, 7x50 finderscope and bracket. When its time to trade up youll get the most value for your used gear. Introduced in late 2005, this epsilon 180ed is latest in takahashi. The epsilon was the smallest aperture and most portable of the series.
Please log in to view the details for this classified ad. Takahashi epsilon d hyperbolic newtonian astrograph. The takahashi fs60cb apochromatic refractor is the itinerant telescope par excellence. Like the fs series, the fc series are apochromatic refractors with twoelement fluorite lenses. Unfollow takahashi telescope to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My imaging set up is a takahashi e 160 astrograph with televue np101 for guidescope on an ap1200gto mount. Takahashi fsq106edx iii astrograph telescope imaging. This fast field photo visual astrograph is perfect for digital slrs and ccd cameras. Now an employeeowned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. See some of the possible solutions below and read more here.
Ex demo takahashi epsilon ed astrograph ota package. May 02, 2014 takahashi america 1925a richmond avenue houston, tx 77098 75293551 takahashi has updated and reintroduced its smallest epsilon series telescope, the. Nice condition throughout except for small scratches mid way on the tube see photo. Takahashi epsilon ed astrograph ota package first.
Takahashi cca 250 mm trifocal astrograph telescope ota. Ikarus imaging unit 7 budlake units budlake road marsh barton trading estate exeter, devon ex2 8py. Reap the benefits increase traffic and loyalty to your site by supplying the content your users want. 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.
Takahashi cca250p trifocal astrograph telescope ota, corrected cassegrain, tcca250. Compared to the conventional schmidt camera design, the chromatic aberration is reduced by half, even out to large viewing angles. Orion 8 f8 ritcheychretien astrograph telescope orion. The takahshi epsilon series of astrographs are specifically designed for exceptional astrophotography. It has a 49mm image circle and can cover full frame sensors no problem. The takahashi epsilon 180ed catadioptric extra low dispersion.
Takahashi tstype 40mm refraction equator htype guide telescope. I just dont get the time to use this scope like i used to. Takahashi s proprietary optical design features a hyperbolic, concave primary mirror with a 2 element ed corrector lens to eliminate spherical aberration and coma. Up for sale is my takahashi epsilon 160 astrograph. Introduced in 1998, the brc250 astrograph adopted a totally original optical design, based on bakerritcheychretien, perfectly designed for the imagery at that time. The cca250 trifocal astrograph by takahashi is the latest visual and astrophotographic tool that takes the place of the takahashi baker ritchey chretien brc250. It has a bigger image circle than the e180 49mm compared to 44mm and it is extremely flat across the field. Takahashi e180ed epsilon 180 mm ed astrograph ota tek18010. D is the same aperture as the original but now uses a digital corrector. Rationale for choosing the mini nanaafter a couple of years imaging with a. Save takahashi telescope to get email alerts and 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. 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.
It sits on a sb paramount me the camera is a sbig stl 1m and uses baader filters. 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. It features exceptional optical and mechanichal qualities objective with fluorite doublet and an incredible compact design. The takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph is described. Takahashi epsilon 160 astrograph reduced astromart. The cca250 trifocal astrograph was produced by tak.
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. Takahashi introduced their epsilon series flatfield hyperbolic astrographs in the middle 1980s. Takahashi optical engineers guarantees maximum performance with any astroimaging applications even with largest sensor available in the market. Takahashi also uses a compression ring ocular holder to provide precise centering of the ocular and optics of the telescope. Im going to sell my tak e160 because i want to finance a rotating dome. Takahashi epsilon 160 newton astrograph 160530 mm f3. 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. Takahashi has redesigned the optical system in the takahashi fsq106ed f5 astrograph telescope to a modified four element double ed petzval system. The ts80 built in april of 1972 was the first triplet apochromat takahashi telescope built. Takahashi telescopes and mounts lowest prices guaranteed. Way beyond what i could justify, or afford, paying since this is merely a hobby in my case. I visited rick to see his tak e180 and he showed me some of his work with it. Takahashi epsilon 180ed the takahashi epsilon 180ed is an astrograph boasting ultra fast f2. 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.
Its great versatility will charm all the observers. Takahashi epsilon ed mm astrograph telescope ota only. Astrobin is an image hosting website specifically targeted to astrophotographers. 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 e180 epsilon 180 mm ed astrograph ota takahashi e180 epsilon 180 mm ed is a f2. Takahashi america 1925a richmond avenue houston, tx 77098 75293551 takahashi has updated and reintroduced its smallest epsilon series telescope, the.
The takahashi epsilon d is a mm modified newtonian design perfect for astroimaging. The takahashi epsilon 180ed catadioptric extra low dispersion optics provide high quality images for visual observation and large field imaging ne. Features a digital correct allowing for improved field flatness. The igloo 10 pro dome has been replaced by a 15 6 x 15 6 roll off constructed on site by backyard observatories. In 1983 takahashi introduced their epsilon series of hyperbolic flat field astrographs with the, 160, 200, 250 and 300. Takahashi e180 epsilon 180mm ed astrograph ota opt. Takahashi epsilon ed astrograph ota package first light. Feb 26, 2018 blake shelton nobody but you duet with gwen stefani official music video duration. The cca250p telescope was designed to replace the takahashi bakerritchey chretien brc250, the new takahashi cca250p trifocal astrograph takes its place among the stars as the latest visual and astrophotogic instrument. 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. I have an excellent epsilon 160 astrograph for sale that has been an incredible performer for me over the past few years. Takahashi fsqed quintuplet astrograph complete version. Hyperbolic flatfield astrograph design offers up and amazingly fast effective focal ratio of f2.
This revolutionized amateur astronomy as the worlds first fluorite apochromatic telescope in regular production. Over 70 million people read their horoscope every day. Takahashi fsq106edx iii astrograph telescope imaging edition. Takahashi cca250p trifocal astrograph telescope ota. Takahashi began manufacturing telescopes in 1967 with their first model, thets65. In the tsa design, an ed glass lens is placed between two lenses, with air spacing in between. The offset secondary insures better illumination of the image formed by the primary. Takahashi seisakusho of tokyo, japan has been producing fluorite apochromatic refracting telescopes since they introduced the 90mm f10 fc90 telescope in 1979. This combination provides excellent optical performance across the entire visible spectrum with a strehl ratio in excess of 97.
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