Details
- 90mm f/5.6 Fluorite Doublet APO on the single-axis P2Z mount is portable and powerful!
- Comes with FC-L tripod, 6X30 finder, and more.
- Now comes with BT Technologies finder bracket quick release!
The latest telescope model from Takahashi is a truly portable design. The 90mm (3-1/2") f/5.6 fluorite doublet apochromatic optical system is of outstanding quality, with a focal length of 504mm. The optical tube assembly is only 13.8" long and weighs 7 pounds; small enough for an airline 'carry-on'.
Not only is this instrument an excellent choice for astronomy, it can be used as a portable high-quality telescope for birding. The oversize focuser has an adapter for 2" and 1-1/4" diagonals, and accepts the FS series photographic adapters.
The Mount:
The P2Z (Super Eclipse) single-axis mount comes with the FC-L (long) wood tripod, 6X30 finder, bracket, 18mm LE 1.25" eyepiece, and compression ring diagonal prism.
Shipping charge is for 2nd Day Air which is required by Takahashi Included Items:
- Sky-90II Fluorite OTA
- P2Z Single-Axis Mount
- FC-L Tripod
- Tube Holder
- 6X30 Finder
- Finder Bracket
- BT Technologies Finder Bracket Quick Release
- 1.25" Diagonal Prism with Compression Ring
- 18mm LE 1.25" Eyepiece
Specifications: | ||
| Optical Design | Fluorite APO Refractor | |
| Aperture | 90mm (3.5") | |
| Limiting Visual Magnitude | 11.5 | |
| Focal Ratio | 5.6 | |
| Focal Length | 504mm | |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 95mm X 370mm | |
| Focuser Design | Rack & Pinion | |
| Mount Type | Single-Axis Equatorial | |
| Weight - OTA | 7 lbs. | |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
Product Series
The Sky 90 is the latest short tube fluorite apochomatic from Takahashi. With a focal ratio of f/5.56 and atube length of 13.8", the Sky-90 is the most compact production apochomat. The newly designed objective delivers very sharp color free images.
The Sky 90 is fully multicoated and uses knife edged baffles to produce the lengendary Takahashi contrast. The 2.5" focuser and newly designed compression ring adapter allows the use of any combination of 1.25" or 2" diagonal=ocular combinations.
When coupled with the f/4.5 flattener/reducer, the Sky 90 can be used as an astro camera or ultra-wide field instrument. Not only is the Sky 90 an excellent choice for sky viewing, its very short length makes it a portable high quality telescope for birding or for total solar eclipse photography.
The Sky 90 fits easily into any airline overhead compantment. The optional rigid soft case provides protection for this 7 lb. instrument. The Sky 90 is truly a compact and convenient world traveler.
Additional Information
| Model | TSS9022 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 113.0000 |
