My TAKAHASHI SEISAKUSHO, instrument album.

[JeremyS]

Here's my Takahashi FS102 in the obsy. Nowadays it's gone walkabout and more likely to be seen on an NEQ6 or a WO EZTouch

Jeremy

 

[JeremyS]

And here is the FS102 on the NEQ6

 

[John]

Here is my Takahashi FC-100DL in white light solar mode:

 

[JeremyS]

Here's my Tak FS60CB setup for H_alpha viewing with a Quark. Mounted on the William Optics EZTouch. Also shown is it on the NEQ6.

Jeremy

[Alan White]

This Tak porn must stop right now 

I am having trouble stopping hyperventilating over such things,
please stop feeding my Tak desires more than they already burn.
Until I win the lottery or move they will just smoulder, but then who knows.

All those fine telescopes, very nice and as others have said, what a selection Tak have or do make.
The best thing is all of the scopes you SGLers have shown have been in use, so that's a fine thing in itself.

One day a FS102 (my precious) will be mine. mine, all mine (said in best Lord of the Rings voice).
 

[F15Rules]

On 12/01/2018 at 19:58, JeremyS said:

Here's my Takahashi FS102 in the obsy. Nowadays it's gone walkabout and more likely to be seen on an NEQ6 or a WO EZTouch

Jeremy

 

Just superb Jeremy!

Dave

[Pig]

I must admit I am very tempted to buy one.... I still get a tad confused with the 1.25/2.0 “ options and the focusser options, this is compounded by the optional extras I would need to be up and running.  I would like one that I could use all my kit on without any fuss ?

 

[JeremyS]

Tak Extender-Q (EXQ-1.6 X) on its nice blue box

[mikeDnight]

2 hours ago, JeremyS said:

Tak Extender-Q (EXQ-1.6 X) on its nice blue box

SIGH! ?

Rather stupidly I sold my extender Q, and immediately regretted doing so! Rather than continually screwing it on and off I should have just left it on. It was beautiful! ???

I've definitely got to get another one!! 

Edited February 20, 2018 by mikeDnight

[TheMightyKong]

I don’t own any tak scopes, but last year we had our honeymoon in Japan, and of course a little side trip to starbase Tokyo somehow found it’s way into our itinerary ?

 

 

[JeremyS]

53 minutes ago, TheMightyKong said:

I don’t own any tak scopes, but last year we had our honeymoon in Japan, and of course a little side trip to starbase Tokyo somehow found it’s way into our itinerary ?

I don't think I would have ever left that shop!

I wonder if the guy in the baseball cap who is slapping his mouth is shocked by the quality or the prices....

The pic gives good opportunity to compare the Tak green with the Tak blue. I have to say that I still prefer the green. And the blue and green definitely don't go together at all well. Still,I dare say I could put up with it  

[johnfosteruk]

Fabulous collection of images. I think I might sell the house!

 

[JeremyS]

On 20/02/2018 at 09:26, JeremyS said:

Tak Extender-Q (EXQ-1.6 X) on its nice blue box

 

[JeremyS]

I've just visited the Takahashi USA dealership In Texas, so I thought I share some pics.

The scope with the skull and crossbones is an FS128 on an EM200

They had some used equipment on sale, including a Extender Q x1.6, which I could have picked up for @25585 (although he would have been nervous seeing all those Tak clamshell rings on display)

Edited June 8, 2018 by JeremyS

[AndyH]

What a wonderful thread this is !

 I still think the P-2Z EQ is one of the most beautiful mounts ever! Most folk I've mentioned this to, think it's 'messy'.... fools.

[sloz1664]

54 minutes ago, AndyH said:

What a wonderful thread this is !

 I still think the P-2Z EQ is one of the most beautiful mounts ever! Most folk I've mentioned this to, think it's 'messy'.... fools.

Totally agree Andy. It's an "Engineer's Mount"

Steve

[DirkSteele]

A stunning array of Takahashi scopes on display in showrooms. But I wonder, have any of them seen starlight? No Tak should be denied what is was designed to do.., Just like this one.

[Chris]

Takahashi FS60-CB aboard a Berlebach castor, sporting a Vixen HR 3.4mm ready for when the Moon or Jove make an appearance.  

[AndyH]

Back on page 1, about half way down there is a pic of an ad for a Teegul 100(A tiny D-K). Thinking it cute at the time, low and behold after searching for other astro related stuff, I found a Japanese equivalent of UKAstroBuySell. Whilst flipping through the pages, what should I find but that very type of scope...... http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/e279033053

Anyway, here's the link to page one of the site http://buyee.jp/item/search/category/2084045043

You'll find lots of lovely old Tak stuff and other classic Japanese scopes etc.

A nice read for a lazy Sunday evening ?

Andy

[Roy Challen]

Nice links Andy?,  I like the Pentax frac on page 1 - shhh, the Tak fans might lynch me!

[25585]

On 20 February 2018 at 09:26, JeremyS said:

Tak Extender-Q (EXQ-1.6 X) on its nice blue box

Saving up for one. 

[JeremyS]

Got the Tak FS 60 Q out for tonight

[StarryEyed]

What I find fascinating is the design of the takahashi telescopes and mounts from the 80s is or can be considered classical purely from an aesthetic point of view. Not even considering what they were like to use but just the outward appearance.... 

[mikeDnight]

On 07/10/2021 at 00:41, StarryEyed said:

What I find fascinating is the design of the takahashi telescopes and mounts from the 80s is or can be considered classical purely from an aesthetic point of view. Not even considering what they were like to use but just the outward appearance.... 

I too like that about Takahashi. They seem to be trapped in time holding onto their classic look while other manufacturers add bells, whistles & go-faster stripes. Even Tak focusers are the same as they've always been, which has proved to be a bone of contention for some, but I think they're fine for visual. They did offer a Feathertouch option engraved for Takahashi for the TSA series; very pretty and didn't spoil the classic look. Classic look aside, it's the optics that have advanced over the years, although you'd need a very keen eye to tell the difference visually. They've always been state of the art relative to their time.

Edited October 8, 2021 by mikeDnight

[F15Rules]

On 13/01/2018 at 18:59, JeremyS said:

Here's my Tak FS60CB setup for H_alpha viewing with a Quark. Mounted on the William Optics EZTouch. Also shown is it on the NEQ6.

Jeremy

Perhaps a tad undermounted, Jeremy?🤔..

Saves needing a handle for the scope, though!🤭😇😂

Lovely setup!👍

Dave