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Takahashi rack and pinion parts
marcus_z replied to Fedele's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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There's also the 3" Feather Touch, which can be adapted with the A30-1903-85. All Feather Touch focusers can be motorized.
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Ken, if the 71FL is an option for you, I can offer you an objective lens assembly. For reference, you can find professional measurements of a 71FL here: Wellenform - Zertifizierte Fernoptik - Objektive - Angebot. Their conclusion is: "When focusing on green (546nm), blue (486nm) is very well diffraction-limited, and yellow (589nm) almost diffraction-limited. Red (656nm) is defocused and is therefore below the diffraction limit of 0.80 strehlpoints. Because perception of red is weak in the dark, the red color fringes (resulting from the defocusing of red) can only be seen very faintly, if at all." I think that conclusion is right and resembles my experience at the eyepiece. The 71FL is shorter and lighter than the FC-76D. If deep-sky is your priority, the 71FL/72FL might be more interesting for you, for shallow-sky the 76D might be more interesting. One thing is sure, the 71FL offers more aperture and less weight than the FS-60CB (at a higher price).
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Takahashi FC-100DF Focuser Upgrade
marcus_z replied to DRT's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
It is the MPA-TAK2.5, although some people have mounted the 2.7 on their model as well... -
Some sort of magic (and a FS-60CB)
marcus_z replied to jadcx's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Check out the Vixen-level dovetail bar with part number TKP71423 😉 -
Tak FC-100DC(F) vs. TeleVue NP-101is
marcus_z replied to Ullomat's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Hi Uli, if you are confident, that you can sell the TSA-102 for the price you pay, then go for it! ? You should be aware of the higher mount requirements though. -
Tak FC-100DC(F) vs. TeleVue NP-101is
marcus_z replied to Ullomat's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Hi Uli, let's do our comparison again with two driven mounts ?. Since you are most interested in deep sky observation, the Borg 107FL might be interesting for you as well... Clear skies, Marcus I can also put the DC on the less stable Advanced Polaris ? -
First light with Takahashi FC76 DCU
marcus_z replied to JeremyS's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
No, I don't think I need one. For planets I just use the tube as orientation. For deep sky I might just use the lowest magnification eyepiece as a finder. A Panoptic 41 gives a 4.6 degree TFOV and 14x Magnification. That is almost like a finder, but with much better aberration control and eye relief. But I'm not 100% sure about the low mag eyepieces which I should use for travel... I'm thinking about a Masuyama 45mm, which gives a 6mm pupil and should work good with filters. Maybe a 16mm Nagler for open clusters, but then I don't know which eyepiece to take between the two... -
First light with Takahashi FC76 DCU
marcus_z replied to JeremyS's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
What a coincidence. I received also received my FC-76D objective module a few days ago. Which eyepieces and filters do you use for deep-sky? -
Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Phil, there's a gap between the focuser housing and the MPA at the sides. It seems like your MPA-TAK2.7 technically works, but that the MPA-TAK2.5 closes the gap here... -
Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
That might be, but one would not even think about upgrading the focuser of a 500€ scope with a 500€ focuser. Focusing a 2,4mm eyepiece in a loaded turret which weights 1,5kg is "When only the the best will do!" -
Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Recently I acquired a second-hand FC-100DC with MEF-3. I don't think that the MEF-3 is the optimum, because there is some flex in the sheetmetal plate that attaches to the housing. I expect the FTF micro pinon to be more precise due to less backlash. But certainly since Tak focusers vary quite a bit one might be equally satisfied with his/her copy. -
Nice! That's an occasion to change your avatar
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Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
For completeness, FC-100DC with FTF2025BCR-LW Focuser and TEC turret and FC-100DL with FTF3035B-A Focuser and Takahashi turret. -
Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
That I don't really know :-) They are quite redundant. I wanted to have the DL first and then changed my mind to get the DC. Now at the second production run I could not resist and ordered a DL. In the long run, I want to build a binoscope with two DCs. And then I have the DL as a single. -
Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Some days ago, I received my FC-100DL, which is a complement to my FC-100DC :-) Two wonderful scopes... -
Show me your eyepiece/accessories case, please.
marcus_z replied to Leegsi's topic in DIY Astronomer
Hmm, I don't remember. I think they came like this, but don't know it for sure... -
Show me your eyepiece/accessories case, please.
marcus_z replied to Leegsi's topic in DIY Astronomer
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Tak FC-100 - a few questions :)
marcus_z replied to Piero's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
The OTAs have a M95x1 male thread. If you take the DC, then you can remove just the focuser, with or without the extension tube, and use an adapter with a male M77.5X1 thread. If you go the Starlight Intruments route, you can use: A20-304 for DC, DF, and DL A20-302 for DC A30-1903-85 for DC, DF, and DL -
Show us your Vixen Scope or mount
marcus_z replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Show us your Vixen Scope or mount
marcus_z replied to F15Rules's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
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Vixen Advanced Polaris mount - why / why not?
marcus_z replied to pystab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Hi Tim, that's it exactly. You can use it like a porta and move the scope freely without clutches. For fine movements you either turn the knobs or, on the motorized axes, you press buttons on the Starbook One. I just want to make clear, that the FC-100D is at the limit of this mount. With the tripod legs not fully extended it definitely helps. Focusing at 200x needs a fine focus, because of vibrations. I usually sit on an astro-chair to reduce jitter. When you change from a lighter to a larger eyepiece you'll notice that it sags (e.g. when swithing from Tak LE5 to an Ethos 4.7). However, I have had really good observing sessions with this setup, but some of us could be disappointed. An ED81S/SD81S might be a far better match. Before the Tak I had an 80/480 triplet on the mount which was a perfect match. I recently acquired a 150/600 Newton which seems to be a good match for the AP as well. A 4" long focus refractor is definitely not recommended. -
Vixen Advanced Polaris mount - why / why not?
marcus_z replied to pystab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Fortunately, I did not have problems and haven't heard of any. It seems like the few people who have vixen mounts don't complain in fora.