Takahashi - FSQ-85ED "Baby Q" Astrograph Telescope OTA

With a length of just 15" and weighing only 8.6 pounds, the Takahashi FSQ-85ED, or "Baby Q", will travel with you
anywhere!

The Takahashi FSQ-85ED has the same premium Takahashi Double ED optical system as the larger FSQ-106ED, and it produces the
same flat field images!

Shipping has begun on the Baby Q and we are currently filling backorders. Place your order with a 10% deposit now, and the
balance due will be charged when your FSQ-85ED is ready to ship! 



Introducing the Takahashi FSQ-85ED, the newest and smallest member of the FSQ Series of flat field astrographs. Designed from
the ground up for digital imaging, the Takahashi Baby “Q” is the go anywhere, portable astrograph. Easily airline
transportable at 12.68” [322mm] collapsed, the FSQ-85ED will fit under an airline seat or fit easily into an overhead
compartment for ultimate portability. Take the "Baby Q" to Chile to image the Magellanic Clouds or to a remote site anywhere in
the world. The FSQ-85ED weighs less than 9 lbs., so a smaller, high-quality mounting will support it just fine.
The optics in the FSQ-85ED are the same premium, Takahashi double ED 4-element optical system used in the larger FSQ-106ED
astrograph, and they produce the same flat-field color-free images. The image circle will allow medium format CCD or DSLR cameras
to be used with the Baby “Q”, producing very high quality images of deep sky objects with a large, flat field. Check out the
FSQ85ED System Chart for a quick tutorial on connecting accessories to the Baby Q.
The Takahashi FSQ-85ED also features a newly designed focuser with built-in fine focus, made for imaging with medium format
CCD cameras. This 72mm focuser has been designed to handle CCD and digital SLR cameras with great rigidity.
Not only is the Baby “Q” a first rate astrograph, it has also been designed to be an excellent visual instrument. With
over 200mm of back focus, it can accommodate a binoviewer or any combination of diagonals. Color correction from the near UV to
the near IR insures tight stellar images across the entire color range.


  Takahashi FSQ-85ED Astrograph Highlights...

   
Premium double ED quadruplet
   
Flat field w/60mmø image circle
   
Image circle will accept medium format CCD cameras or Digital SLR’s
   
Large heavy duty 72mmø focuser carries medium format CCD camera
   
Highly portable for worldwide or remote site uses; the light weight will allow smaller, more portable mounts to be used
with good effect
   
High order of color correction produces outstanding images and extremely fine views
   
Built-in camera rotator [camera angle adjuster] allows the camera to be rotated 360° without loss of critical focus and
fine focuser for precise focus
   
Designed from the beginning for digital imaging
   
Uses a newly designed Extender-ED 1.5x to increase focal length for high power viewing


  Takahashi FSQ-85ED Astrograph Specifications......

Type: Modified Petzval 4-element double ED flat-field design
Aperture: 85mmø
Focal length: 450mm
Focal ratio: f/5.3
Image circle: 60mmø 5.6°
Back focus: 200mm ‹›
With Reducer-QE: .75x
Focal length: 328mm
Focal ratio: f/3.86
Image circle: 40mmø
Image field: 7.0°
Metal back:72.2mm‹›
Focal length with Extender-ED 1.5X: 28mm
Focal ratio with Extender-ED 1.5X: f/8
Image circle with Extender-ED 1.5X: 44mmø
Metal back with Extender-ED 1.5X: 117.5‹›
Tube Length: 322mm [12.68”] w/lens shade collapsed
Focuser: 80mmø w/42mm draw and trigger lock focus clamp w/fine
focuser built in
Tube Diameter: 95mmø
Total weight: 3.9kgs [8.58lbs]