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Instruction Manual

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Page 1: ...Instruction Manual TAKAHASHI ...

Page 2: ...pe as the original FOA 60 This telescope offers a wide variety of visual imaging applications with a wide selection of optionally available optical parts In order to use your telescope to its highest possible capabilities please read this instruction manual very carefully and familiarize yourself with all of the functions that your telescope offers All telescopes have been strictly inspected befor...

Page 3: ...elescope on uneven place to prevent it from falling or dropping which might cause injuries Do not place the telescope in direct sun light The light concentrated at the focal point is so intense that it might cause a fire When focusing the telescope be careful not to pinch your finger Be careful that children do not swallow small parts such as button battery eyepiece etc Flammable materials such as...

Page 4: ... Table of Contents 4 Specifications 5 Tube Assembly Layout 6 Set Up Procedures 7 Focusing 10 Finder Adjustment 11 Observation 12 Accessories 13 What is Fluorite 19 Care Maintenance 20 Additional Precautions 20 System Charts 21 Version 1 00 ...

Page 5: ...Effective Focal Length 530mm Effective Focal Ratio 1 8 8 Total Length of Tube Assembly 570mm Weight of Tube Assembly 2 1kg about 4 2lbs w 6x30 Finder The Extender 1 7XR The Extender 1 7XR has been built into the FOA 60 It is 2 group 4 element and built in the light pass in between the main tube and the focuser unit different from the conventional extenders This will extend the original focal lengt...

Page 6: ... Dew Shield Main Tube Extender 1 7XR 6x30 Finder Scope Focuser Housing Drawtube Clamp Finder Bracket Focusing Knob 50 8 2 AD Ring FOA 60 Drawtube 50 8 2 Adapter SKY 90 50 8 2 Extension Tube L 50 8 2 Sleeve Coupling S Eyepiece Adapter Cap 31 7 1 Eyepiece Adapter ...

Page 7: ...ube holder base with two cap bolts and then place the tube assembly on the tube holder and lock the tube holder with the clamp after balancing the tube assembly The tube holder can be used with all Takahashi mounts If using this equipment for astro imaging the heavier duty the mount the better Tube Holder Tube Holder Base Equatorial Mount Tube Holder Clamp Cap Bolt Hex Wrench 6mm Attaching the Fin...

Page 8: ...ly when imaging package is attached set the tube assembly at proper position Balancing in the R A 1 When the Dec axis is balanced lock it firmly with the Dec clamp 2 Loosen the R A clamp and check balance of the R A 3 If unbalanced move the counter weight s until the R A is balanced and lock it 4 If still unbalanced with the weight fully extended add extra weight Retractable Dew Shield The dew shi...

Page 9: ...ctly Standard connection is as follows TAK UW Series Ultra wide angle with apparent field of 90 degrees designed to get sharpest star images with a flat field telescope available in 31 7mm 1 barrel TAK 3 3UW 10UW Abbe Series Simple 2 group 4 element eyepiece with high contrast less expensive with high performance available in 31 7mm 1 barrel Abbe 4mm 32mm Erfle With 3 group 5 element optics 60 deg...

Page 10: ...make contact with the barrel of the diagonal prism It is not necessary to overtighten the ring to hold the diagonal prism Then insert the eyepiece into the compression ring of the diagonal prism repeating previous process Be careful not to overtighten the compression ring Begin the focusing process by choosing a bright star in a convenient position of the sky When you think that you have achieved ...

Page 11: ... according to the system chart and attach a low power eyepiece Then select a clearly noticeable object far away and center it in the view field 2 Then change the eyepiece to a high power one and again center the object in the view field Then lock the telescope 3 Looking through the finder move the finder with the following method and adjust it so the object is centered at the crosshair 4 Turn all ...

Page 12: ...rrel eyepieces The light pass length through the prism becomes longer so the drawtube must be moved a longer distance In order to achieve the best focus please connect the system parts as instructed Astro Imaging Prime Focus Imaging This is the method to take images at the focal point just like using a telescope as a telephoto lens Since the focal length of a telescope is far longer than that of a...

Page 13: ...n at the right indicate the light path length for reference Please note that some other 50 8 2 eyepieces from brands other than Takahashi cannot focus 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 31 7 1 D The 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 31 7 1 D is a convenient accessory that allows the observer to use 4 eyepieces This turret allows eyepieces to be changed quickly by turning it In addition this device has a built in 90 ...

Page 14: ...elephoto lens the Extender 1 7XR must be removed For the other imaging at the prime focus or with the extenders the T Mount DX WR is used The T Mount is available for EOS or Nikon Caution Be careful of scratches and dirt on the T Mount These could cause misalignment of the camera resulting in poor quality star images T mount DX WR T mount DX 60W T mount DX S TCA 4 DSLR Camera DSLR Camera DSLR Came...

Page 15: ...g the magnifying tube You can use any standard 31 7 1 eyepieces with this device To attach TCA 4 to a DSLR camera the T Mount DX S is used according to the camera model Caution When magnified imaging the tube assembly will be apt to be out of balance So rebalance it according to the instruction of the Takahashi mounts If the Dec clamps are loosened carelessly the tube assembly may turn abruptly an...

Page 16: ...with long focal lengths These extenders can be easily attached with the 50 8 2 sleeve system Extender ED 1 5X Extender ED 1 5X Extender Q 1 6X 50 8 2 Extender Q 1 6X 50 8 2 The T Mount DX WR is required to attach a DSLR Use the T Mount optionally available according to the camera model Imaging System with the Extender ED 1 5X Effective Focal Length 1350mm Effective Focal Ratio f 22 5 Imaging Syste...

Page 17: ...n the main tube counter clockwise to remove 2 Next remove the Extender 1 7XR from the focuser unit Holding the Extender 1 7XR and the focuser unit turn the Extender 1 7XR counter clockwise to remove Be careful not to touch the focuser handle When the excess pressure is applied to the focusing handle the focusing will be performed not smoothly 3 Connect the main tube to the focuser unit by turning ...

Page 18: ...image will depend on guiding Little or no guiding error in the process of imaging will produce very sharp images Play or misalignment will ruin longer exposures Please use a very rigid guide scope system for long exposure imaging MEF 3 T mount DX 60W Flattener 0 93X When the FOA 60Q turns into the FOA 60 the Flattener 0 93X 2 group 2 element can be used Keeping the center image sharp as in the FOA...

Page 19: ...te element with its excellent performance is used in various high quality objective Chemically the fluorite element is as hard as optical glass and can be multi coated for long time use The focal length can change with fluctuating temperature So it is advisable to take the telescope out at least 30 minutes before using it to allow it to equalize with the temperature of the outside air to produce s...

Page 20: ...l use it should not require adjustment On occasion however damage or rough handling during transport may cause alignment issues If there is an abnormal star image visible with your telescope immediately contact your local distributor Care for the Lens If the front lens of the objective has dust or dirt particles on it use a large hand powered blower to remove the particles Under no circumstances s...

Page 21: ... 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 32 TKA01250 T Mount DX S EOS TKA01254 T Mount DX S Nikon 33G TKA01251 T Mount DX WR EOS TKA01255 T Mount DX WR Nikon 34 DSLR camera 35 TKA31201 CA 35 50 8 2 36 TKA00210 TCA 4 47 31 7 1 Eyepiece 48 50 8 2 Eyepiece 49 TKA00547 Diagonal Prism 31 7 1 1 4 MC 60 TKA36595 Extender Q 1 6X 50 8 2 67 TKA37595 Extender ED 1 5X 71S TKA00105 50 8 2 Extension Tube S 74 TKA00543 Diagona...

Page 22: ... 90 71L TKP31112 50 8 2 Extension Tube L Optional Accessories 27 TKA00404 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 32 TKA01250 T Mount DX S EOS TKA01254 T Mount DX S Nikon 33G TKA01251 T Mount DX WR EOS TKA01255 T Mount DX WR Nikon 34 DSLR camera 35 TKA31201 CA 35 50 8 2 36 TKA00210 TCA 4 47 31 7 1 Eyepiece 48 50 8 2 Eyepiece 60 TKA36595 Extender Q 1 6X 50 8 2 66 TKA00595 31 7 1 2X Barlow 67 TKA37595 Extender ED ...

Page 23: ...0CB 27 TKA00404 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 32 TKA01250 T Mount DX S EOS TKA01254 T Mount DX S Nikon 33 TKA20245 T Mount DX 60W EOS TKA20246 T Mount DX 60W Nikon 33G TKA01251 T Mount DX WR EOS TKA01255 T Mount DX WR Nikon 34 DSLR camera 35 TKA31201 CA 35 50 8 2 36 TKA00210 TCA 4 47 31 7 1 Eyepiece 48 50 8 2 Eyepiece 49 TKA00547 Diagonal Prism 31 7 1 MC 60 TKA36595 Extender Q 1 6X 50 8 2 67 TKA37595 E...

Page 24: ...TAKAHASHI SEISAKUSHO Ltd 41 7 Oharacho Itabashiku Tokyo 174 0061 JAPAN PHONE 81 3 3966 9491 FAX 81 3 3966 9524 ...

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