2nd run of Takahashi FC-100DL's due soon

[John]

Apparently, Takahashi will lauch a 2nd run of the F/9 FC-100 refractor at this years NEAF show in the USA. The colour scheme seems slight different but otherwise the same scope:

http://www.takahashiamerica.com/takahashi-fc-100dl-fluorite-refractor.html

The 1st run (all black focusers) was limited to 100 units.

[DRT]

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I need...

[Alien_Photons]

I want one and I only just got a FC100DF.

What I need after last night with Jupiter is better quality high power eyepieces.

[John]

35 minutes ago, Alien_Photons said:

I want one and I only just got a FC100DF.

What I need after last night with Jupiter is better quality high power eyepieces.

Depends what you are using now and how good your horizon is where Jupiter is located but I'm finding Jupiter a tougher target than in previous years, despite owning the best gear that I've even had to observe it. It might be Jupiters position in the sky rather than your eyepieces that are limiting things ?

 

[ollypenrice]

8 hours ago, DRT said:

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I need...

If it's something I want then it's something I need

I wasn't built for comfort I was built for speed...

(Jim Steinman.)

Olly

[DirkSteele]

9 hours ago, DRT said:

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I don't need a Tak 100 F9

I need...

I better start repeating that myself. In less than 6 weeks a CFO will be entering my life and I will get into trouble if I buy one....

 

 

but I really want one. 

[Stu]

1 hour ago, DirkSteele said:

I better start repeating that myself. In less than 6 weeks a CFO will be entering my life and I will get into trouble if I buy one....

 

 

but I really want one. 

As President and COO do you not have ultimate authority?

[Stu]

2 hours ago, Alien_Photons said:

I want one and I only just got a FC100DF.

What I need after last night with Jupiter is better quality high power eyepieces.

I feel the same somehow, but already have a Vixen f9 Fluorite which should in theory be similar. Doesn't stop me wanting one though!!!

Best to pack that FC100DC onto a plane and head south to get Jupiter at a much higher altitude.

[DirkSteele]

28 minutes ago, Stu said:

As President and COO do you not have ultimate authority?

Haha, you would think so wouldn't you?  But I believe I relinquish control of the cheque book as per the new management agreement*

I was only "busted" the other day when I was looking at the link that @John posted about those new long focus achromats.  Had to explain that I just like looking at new equipment as I am a bit of geek rather than wanting any new telescopes.

 

*otherwise know as a marriage certificate 

[Alien_Photons]

4 minutes ago, Stu said:

I feel the same somehow, but already have a Vixen f9 Fluorite which should in theory be similar. Doesn't stop me wanting one though!!!

Best to pack that FC100DC onto a plane and head south to get Jupiter at a much higher altitude.

Possibly cheaper than a new eyepiece.

[Stu]

2 minutes ago, DirkSteele said:

Haha, you would think so wouldn't you?  But I believe I relinquish control of the cheque book as per the new management agreement*

I was only "busted" the other day when I was looking at the link that @John posted about those new long focus achromats.  Had to explain that I just like looking at new equipment as I am a bit of geek rather than wanting any new telescopes.

 

*otherwise know as a marriage certificate 

Many congrats to you Matthew  

[Stu]

2 minutes ago, Alien_Photons said:

Possibly cheaper than a new eyepiece.

Yep, definitely worth it, I am hoping to take a scope with me somewhere south this summer before Jupiter is too far past its best.

[Highburymark]

16 minutes ago, Stu said:

Yep, definitely worth it, I am hoping to take a scope with me somewhere south this summer before Jupiter is too far past its best.

I hear Eastbourne's very nice Stu.

[Alien_Photons]

Hmm.... TAK DL or ten flights and camper van hires to the cannaries.

Maybe I need to do a couple of trips before I make my mind up.

[Stu]

58 minutes ago, Highburymark said:

I hear Eastbourne's very nice Stu.

I know I'm old Mark, but.......  

[kerrylewis]

Just when I'd convinced myself that maybe I didn't need a Tak after all.........

[Alien_Photons]

1 hour ago, kerrylewis said:

Just when I'd convinced myself that maybe I didn't need a Tak after all.........

Have you convinced yourself you don't want one? The fact your here taking a look......

[kerrylewis]

1 hour ago, Alien_Photons said:

Have you convinced yourself you don't want one? The fact your here taking a look......

I did say "maybe" 

[John]

Theres nothing special about the Tak FC-100's. They are just your everyday fluorite doublets which are beautifully finished, lightweight, fast cooling and seem to handle magnifications with aplomb that make most other 4" fracs shudder

 

[Cjg]

Could someone please tell me that a 900mm focal length Tak would not complement my 570mm Tak 76? ?

[Alien_Photons]

2 hours ago, kerrylewis said:

I did say "maybe" 

I missed that! I must try that with the wife.

[Alien_Photons]

2 hours ago, Cjg said:

Could someone please tell me that a 900mm focal length Tak would not complement my 570mm Tak 76? ?

No.

I am afraid you will just have to struggle with the idea for sometime.

[Alien 13]

Thankfully I have a Mak so no need of a Takahshi but I was wondering who makes the Flourite glass for them.

Akan

[Stu]

7 minutes ago, Alien 13 said:

Thankfully I have a Mak so no need of a Takahshi but I was wondering who makes the Flourite glass for them.

Akan

Mak and a Tak are quite different propositions,,,,

[RichLD]

7 hours ago, kerrylewis said:

Just when I'd convinced myself that maybe I didn't need a Tak after all.........

No one needs a Tak.