- The Takahashi FSQ106EDX is the Imaging Edition of the amazing FSQ106ED or New Q.
- The Imaging Edition of the FSQ-106ED comes with different adapters that will allow you to attach camera rotators like the
Astrodon Takometer right out of the box, and has 153mm of back focus as opposed to the standard New Q, which has 178mm of back
focus.
- The Takahashi New Q sports a heavy-duty 4" focuser with built in camera angle adjuster will lift up to 5kg (11lbs!). Includes
10 to 1 microfocuser.
- Redesigned FSQ-106ED optical system is a modified four element double ED Petzval system, sptimized for imaging yet capable of
outstanding visual images.
- The "X" version of the FSQ106ED is the same as the New Q, but comes with different adapters so that you can attach a camera
rotator out of the box. This adapter eats up 25mm of back focus (178mm vs 153mm). The information below refers to the standard
version of the FSQ106ED.
- Picture shows optional finderscope & bracket.
About the Takahashi FSQ106ED Astrograph Telescope
Now introducing the NEW Takahashi FSQ-106! The last rendition, the FSQ106N, has long been held as one of the finest refractors on
the market for film and CCD imaging. Wide field, large image circle, excellent color correction and a flat field were some of the
features of the previous FSQ106N.
The new Takahashi FSQ telescope makes some significant improvements over its predecessor. The new FSQ telescope has
significantly longer backfocus at 178mm to accommodate most CCD systems. Many CCD imagers have additional equipment in the light
path such as filter wheels, adaptive optics, temperature control focusers and other accessories that take up precious focus
travel. The new version has additional backfocus to accommodate most CCD equipment and even allows the use of binoviewers!
The Takahashi FSQ-106ED telescope also sports a new heavy-duty 4" focuser with a built in camera angle adjuster. This focuser
will lift up to 5kg, or 11lbs, and includes the popular 10 to 1 microfocuser.
Takahashi has redesigned the optical system to a modified four element double ED Petzval system. This F5 optical system is
optimized for imaging, yet it is also capable of outstanding visual images. Use the optional F3.6 (wow!) focal reducer for imaging
applications and the optional Extender-Q for visual use at F8.
Another improvement on the new Takahashi FSQ106ED is the enhanced portability due to a new sliding dew shield. The Takahashi
FSQ106ED is now airline portable at only 16.7" long when collapsed! The focuser and the aluminum castings will continue to be made
one at a time for consistent, optimal quality.
Takahashi - FSQ106ED F5 Astrograph Telescope Specifications:
- Optical System: Modified Four Element Double ED Petzval
- Effective Aperture: 4.2" (106mm)
- Focal Length: 21" (530mm)
- Focal Ratio: f/5
- Image Circle: 3.5" (88mm)
- Back Focus: 7" (178mm)
- Length of Main Tube: 26.6" (675mm)
- Tube Diameter: 4.9" (125mm)
- Tube Weight: 15.4 lb. (7 kg.)
- Resolution: 1.09" (28mm)
- Light Gathering Power: 229X, Limiting Mag is 11.9
- Focal Length with Optional Reducer: 15.2'" (385mm)
- F Ratio with Optional Reducer: 3.6
- Image Circle with Optional Reducer: 1.7" (44mm) - light intensity 60%
- Focal Length with Optional Extender: 33.5" (850mm)
- F Ratio with Optional Extender: 8
- Image CIrcle with Optional Extender: 1.7" (44mm) - light intensity 60%
