The perfect correction of field, covering the entire image circle, is shown in the spotdiagram. The takahashi epsilon 180ed catadioptric extra low dispersion. The takahashi fsq incorporates optics that use an exceptionally advanced design that produces a flatfield astrograph a with large highly illuminated field that is further enhanced with the new dedicated 645 reducer that produces a o70mm image circle at f3. Takahashi s proprietary optical design features a hyperbolic, concave primary mirror with a 2 element ed corrector lens to eliminate spherical aberration and coma. Rationale for choosing the mini nanaafter a couple of years imaging with a celestron c8 plus hypersta. For sale, my tak e160 astrograph in very nice condition. Takahashi epsilon180ed astrograph cloud break optics.
It is strictly an imaging instrument, although i have the eye piece adaptor which is used in collimating. Therefore, the epsilon180ed suits both visual observation and large field imaging needs. Takahashi telescopes and mounts lowest prices guaranteed. Takahashi cca 250 mm trifocal astrograph telescope ota. The epsilon series of astrographs are specifically designed for exceptional astrophotography. Takahashis highspeed epsilon180 ed is a superfast astrograph telescope with a wide flat field that can be used with sensors as large as 24x36 35mm 6x6. The e d, which takahashi refers to as a hyperboloid flatfield astrograph, operates at a blazing fast f3. Finding a fast astrograph with wellcorrected optics and a large imaging circle that. I purchased a used takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph from astromart in january 2010. Takahashi e180 epsilon 180mm ed astrograph ota opt. Micro pinion assembly, fits takahashi epsilon ee160mm telescopes. The astrograph software is a superb tool for anyone interested in astrology as well as for those who are practicing astrologers. With their unwavering attention to detail, the tak brand has come to be known for the quality and durability of their telescopes. Takahashi epsilon 180ed the takahashi epsilon 180ed is an astrograph boasting ultra fast f2.
Takahashi epsilon d hyperbolic newtonian astrograph. The interpretations of the natal charts are explicit and beautifully worded, giving profound insights detailed with simplicity and clarity. Fortunately, takahashis ed instruction manual explains the collimation. I just dont get the time to use this scope like i used to. The starbase 80 is a great entry level achromatic refractor, offered by takahashi and featuring 100% japanese manufacturing. The instrument includes a 4inch focuser with a focus lock that allows focus to be maintained throughout. Then take a closer look at the takahashi epsilon180ed f2. Aug 23, 2015 so after a lot of musing i splashed out on a tak ed in april and this is an account of my reasoning behind buying the scope and associated problemssolutions in getting it set up for imaging. Software bisque paramount myt portable robotic telescope mount. Takahashi e180 epsilon 180 mm ed low profile crayford focuser that has a rotary connector system for camera framing. Now takahashi is reintroducing the new e d digital version of this astrograph. Takahashi epsilon d astrograph anacortes telescope.
Takahashi fsqed quintuplet astrograph complete version. Continuing to push the envelope, takahashi has brought new and innovative products to the. Hyperbolic flatfield astrograph design offers up and amazingly fast effective focal ratio of f2. Takahashi e180ed epsilon 180 mm ed astrograph ota tek18010. The takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph is described. A month or so later, i found a job again back in the astrodynamics software. This fast field photo visual astrograph is perfect for the new multimega pixel digital 35mm cameras and ccd imaging equipment not to mention traditional film methods with a 35mm camera, too. The takahashi e 180 arrived in early february and i mounted it on the casady triad bar next to the astrophysics mm refractor atop the astrophysics 1200gto german equatorial mount in bifrost observatory. Now takahashi is reintroducing the new ed digital version of this astrograph. The epsilon optical system features a hyperbolic primary and a digital corrector to produce a flat field image. Takahashi epsilon d astrograph reflecting telescope. Following the recent evolution of ccd cameras offering larger sensors, takahashi decided to modify its optical design. Feb 26, 2018 blake shelton nobody but you duet with gwen stefani official music video duration. Takahashis proprietary optical design features a hyperbolic.
Introduced in 1998, the brc250 astrograph adopted a totally original optical design, based on bakerritcheychretien, perfectly designed for the imagery at that time. The cca250 trifocal astrograph by takahashi is the latest visual and astrophotographic tool that takes the place of the takahashi baker ritchey chretien brc250. The takahashi epsilon d is an ultra fast astrograph producing a 44mm image circle and capable of an astounding 5. Up for sale is my takahashi epsilon 160 astrograph. Apmastrograph super ed apo 107 f4,9 with 3 apm focuser compact and lightweight multipurpose telescope for astrophotography with 360 rotatable 3. In the same way, the 4lenses corrector practically does not generate any chromatism. Im going to sell my tak e160 because i want to finance a rotating dome. It has a 49mm image circle and can cover full frame sensors no problem. Takahashi optical engineers guarantees maximum performance with any astroimaging applications even with largest sensor available in the market. Takahashi has updated and reintroduced its smallest epsilon series telescope, the. It has a bigger image circle than the e 180 49mm compared to 44mm and it is extremely flat across the field. The new takahashi fsqed astrograph has been designed to provide perfectly flat field and the highest color correction possible thanks to the new optical design with 5 lenses.
Takahashis highspeed epsilon180 ed is a superfast astrograph telescope with a wide flat field that can be used with sensors as large as 24x36 35mm 6x6, and even 6x9. Takahashi e160 on em200 temma2 this is my main set up. Takahashi has been a pioneer in the telescoping community since 1967 when they produced their first takahashi telescope. I visited rick to see his tak e 180 and he showed me some of his work with it. The takahashi epsilon 180 ed hyperbolic astrograph opt is quite an impressive instrument. The epsilon 180 was introduced by takahashi as the first of the new epsilon flatfield hyperbolic astrographs since the 1980s. It has an effective aperature of 180mm and focal length of 500mm.
Takahashi has been producing hyperbolic mirrors since 1985 and has a reputation for producing high quality hyperbolic astrographs like the current e 180ed. The epsilon ed is a compact, superfast, highly portable flat field astrograph that weighs only 10. Introduced in late 2005, this epsilon 180ed is latest in takahashis famous epsilon line. Stellar images of less 20 can be recorded, which highlights the extreme accuracy of this telescope. Eyepieces mounts telescopes software and tutorials solar used gear. Compared to the conventional schmidt camera design, the chromatic aberration is reduced by half, even out to large viewing angles. Excellent condition, lateproduction white tube, takahashi epsilon 160 f3. Takahashi epsilon 160 newton astrograph 160530 mm f3. The epsilon was the smallest aperture and most portable of the series. The diffraction pattern almost does not present a residue of coma in periphery.
The effective focal length of the takahashi epsilon 180ed astrograph is 19. Takahashi e160 on em200 temma2 this is my main set up for astrophotography. Takahashi introduced their epsilon series flatfield hyperbolic astrographs in the middle 1980s. This fast field photo visual astrograph is perfect for digital slrs and ccd cameras.