Takahashi just introduced their new Q!!

[BT Technologies]

We just got the new edition of Sky &Tel and the new FSQ will be here in the spring!!

As soon as we have some pictures we will post them!!

[BT Technologies]

Here are the specifications for the new Takahashi FSQ-106 as reported from Takahashi.



The new "Q"is a quantum leap from the very popular FSQ-106. I has been redesigned in many ways.

1. Back focus hs been increased to 178mm in order to accommodate numerous combinations of CCD cameras and bino viewers.
2. The new "Q" is airline transportable. The tube assembly is 16.7" long which makes it the ultimate traveller's stowaway astrograph. The length is 20.5" with the lens shade extended.
3. The new ultra duty focuser with a new camera rotator will carry a 5 kg, load to accommodate the new large chip CCD cameras with an 88mm image circle with a 9.5 degree field . It includes the new Takahashi fine focuser.
4. A new f/3.6 reducer is a great option for wide field imaging producing a 6.5 degreee field
5. The redsigned modified four element double ED Petzval optics have been optimized for imaging and will produce outstanding visual images.
6. Color correction has been extended to 1000nm to provide non bloated imaged stars
7. When used with the Extender-Q it will provide superb images for higher magnification views fo the Moon and planets.


Flat-Field Super Apochromat FSQ-106 New "Q"

Specifications

Optical System............................................ ............................................ Double ED Modified Petzval Quadruplet
Effective Aperture.......................................... ......................................... 106mm
Focal Length............................................ ................................................. 530mm
Focal Ratio [Prime Focus].................................................. .................... f/5.0
Image Circle [Prime Focus].................................................. .................. 88mm
Usable Back Focus............................................. .................................... 178mm

Reducer
Effective Focal Length w/Reducer........................................... .............. 385mm
Effective Focal Ratio w/Reducer........................................... ................. f/3.6
Image Circle............................................ .................................................. 44mm
Metal Back Distance.......................................... ..................................... 72.2mm

Extender-Q 1/6x
Effective Focal Length............................................ ............................... 850mm
Effective focal Ratio............................................. .................................. f/8.0
Image Circle............................................ ............................................... 44mm
Metal Back Distance.......................................... .................................. 117.5mm

Length of Main Tube Only.............................................. ....................... 420mm [16.7"]
Length of Main -Tube Lens Shade Extended..................................... 520mm [20.5"]
Tube Diamater.......................................... ............................................. 125mm
Weight of Main Tube.............................................. ............................... 6.8 kgs [15']
Finder Scope............................................. ............................................ 7x50 6.3 degrees

Specifications aubject to change without notice

[suburbanskies]

Brian,

Want to see a photo of the guy who designed the FSQ? Check out Mike Barber's photos of his visit to Takahashi's Yorii factory last summer:

http://www.sbig.com/mb/tak/takpics.htm

All hail Yuyama

Mark

[BT Technologies]

Thanks Mark!! Its amazing how much care goes into the production of Tak eqpt. Now if we can get our hands on some of those FSQ's!!

Originally Posted by suburbanskies

Brian,

Want to see a photo of the guy who designed the FSQ? Check out Mike Barber's photos of his visit to Takahashi's Yorii factory last summer:

http://www.sbig.com/mb/tak/takpics.htm

All hail Yuyama

Mark