The Takahashi FS-60Q is a new version of the FS-60CB. The FS-60Q
includes a module which contains a 1.7x extender, which changes the
FS-60Q to a 600mm focal length f/10 instrument. This module is
removable, and is compatible with any FS-60C ever made to covert it to
the Q when the 1.7x module is attached. This conversion is as simple
removing the white tube from the focuser, attaching the 1.7x module to
the focuser and then attaching the section with the objective in it to
the 1.7x module.
The in place extender, flattens the image to a 44mm circle with 96%
illumination to allow imaging the Moon, planets or a solar eclipse. The
larger image scale of the 60mm focal length allows prominences and the
corona to be more easily seen or imaged with a digital SLR. Used with
the optional Extender-Q, the FS-60Q becomes an f/16 960mm telescope that
will be able to view some of the smaller lunar craters and produce a
9mm lunar image on a sensor from its 40mm image circle.
The Tak 1.7x CQ module can be easily removed which will convert the
FS-60Q to an FS-60CB f/5.9. Now the dedicated reducer f/4.2 and
dedicated flattener can be used to image at f/6.2 for flat field or wide
field imaging. Now, the F/5.9 FC-60CB can be used for wide field
observing. Further, the Takahashi1.7x CQ module is sold separately for
the owners of FS-60C, CSV’s and CB’s which converts them into the FS-60Q
with all of the benefits the module enables, as mentioned previously.
Versatility is that word that best describes the FS-60Q modular
telescope. Converts from an f/10 600mm focal length instrument to an
f/5.9 354mm wide field instrument that can be used to image at f/6.2
using the dedicated flattener or to f/4.2 with the dedicated reducer.
Both devices providing a 44mm image circle which will cover an APS size
chip or used at f/10 with a 44mm flat field 95% illuminated to narrow
field imaging; or extended with the Extender-Q to 960mm for lunar,
nature or eclipse imaging at f/16 with a 40mm image circle.
Type: Fluorite 2 +
Effective aperture: 60mm
Focal length: 600mm
Focal ratio: f/10
Tube diameter: 80mm
Tube length" 407mm - 280mm -
Each Takahashi FS-60Q is supplied with a set of covers for the QE
module which will allow the scope to be made into tow assemblies, the
FS-60CB and the QE module for easy airline transport. This is perfect
for eclipse chasing.
| SKU
| TK-TFK6004Q |
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| Manufacturer |
Takahashi |
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| Telescope Series |
Takahashi FS |
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| Optical Design |
Refractor - Apochromatic |
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| Mount Type |
None - Optical Tube Only |
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| Warranty |
5 Year Warranty |
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| Telescope Aperture |
2.4" |
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| Secondary Aperture |
N/A |
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| Telescope Focal Length |
600mm |
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| Telescope Focal Ratio |
f/10 |
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| Back Distance |
Not supplied by manufacturer |
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| Image Circle |
44mm |
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| Image Across Field |
Not supplied by manufacturer |
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| Optical Coatings |
Fully Multi-Coated |
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| Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
11.3 |
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| Highest Useful Magnification |
180x |
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| Optical Tube Outer Diameter |
80mm |
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| Length of Optical Tube |
15.8" |
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| Optical Tube Weight |
2.9 lbs. |
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| Tube Color or Finish |
Gloss White |
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| Finder Included |
None |
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| Eyepiece(s) Included |
None |
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| Diagonal Included? |
No - Sold Separately |
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| Dew Shield Included? |
Yes |
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| Dew Shield Outside Diameter |
Not supplied by manufacturer |
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| OTA Mount Type |
N/A |
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| Power Adapter Included |
None - Does Not Require Power |
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