Tak CN-212 Cassegrain Newtonian

[Rainmaker]

After a long wait I have finally managed to buy an 'As New' Takahashi CN-212, I had seen only one other example here in Australia previously but it had too many signs of usage.

It is a scope that I have have marvelled at for a few years,  such a clever package.

This particular example was secured from its original owner who had kept it absolutely immaculate in every way.

I could not believe a 10 year old scope could be in such condition.

Included with the scope was the Takahashi Rack&Pinion Focuser as well as the stock visual back.

Also included were the Newtonian Visual back, Field Flattener, Tak Collimation tools for both modes and a solid hardcase !!!

Here it is next to the little FC76DC Hybrid and on its temporary Vixen SXW Mount .....

[baggywrinkle]

 Nice

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

That is a great (looking) scope

[Telescope40]

Very nice !!

[algady]

Very nice, Congratulations

[Mr Spock]

Very nice scope!

[triton1]

Very unusual scope and very nice does this mean one scope can do it all?

[mikeyscope]

Very nice telescope and looks in great condition.

I owned one of these from new, same complete package in near mint condition (without hard case), only ever used it in cassegrain configuration. I sold it to a buyer in Japan so in fact in went home... seems they're also rare as hens teeth in Japan to find one in good condition and even rarer the complete package!

[mikeDnight]

I'm in love again!

I'd love to hear how you get on with your new scope and how it performs. I'm sure it will be stunning.

Mike

[Roy Challen]

Takahashi, Baader and Vixen - what an excellent combination. I love the look of Tak scopes, one day I WILL have one!

[Rainmaker]

Thank You all, 

I am hoping the new scope curse lifts this weekend , it has been forecast to clear 

I have just finished collimation of both modes, the switch over from one to the other takes 5 minutes and seems to hold collimation very well.

While an excellent system, it still leaves room for a smaller refractor for wider fields and 'Grab&Go' viewing, and for really dim stuff the 18 will be welcome.  

I expect this in Cassegrain mode will be similar, perhaps a bit better than the M210.

Apparently only 150 of these scopes were made so they are quite rare.  

Seems to fit the limits of the little Vixen mount well, my plan is to eventually buy the Vixen SXP (when the budget recovers) 

[Astrobug]

This was my dreamscope 20 years ago

Gratz with it.