Takahashi FC-76DCU f/7.4 Fluorite Refractor OTA

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- The FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses
- Have larger apertures and longer focal lengths than the FS series
- The FC-76DCU model features a fixed dew shield and smaller, 80 mm diameter barrel for the same performance in a package featuring reduced weight and overall length
- It utilizes a 1.25-inch rack and pinion focuser
Like the FS series, the FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses. The FC series have larger apertures and longer focal lengths than the FS series and provide outstanding performance both for the visual observer and the digital imager. The FC series has its own dedicated set of reducers and flatteners and is also able to use some of these accessories from the TOA series.
The FC-76DCU model features a fixed dew shield and smaller, 80 mm diameter barrel for the same performance in a package featuring reduced weight and overall length. It utilizes a 1.25-inch rack and pinion focuser.
Takahashi FC-76DCU Specifications
- Aperture: 76 mm (3")
- Dawes Limit: 1.53 arcseconds
- Focal Length: 570 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/7.5
- Highest Magnification: 152x
- Light Gathering Power: 118x
- Optical Design: Fluorite Doublet
- Tube Diameter: 80 mm (9.37")
- Tube Length: 656 mm
- Dew shield OD: 95mm
- Tube Weight: 4.2 lb
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
Like the FS series, the FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses. The FC series have larger apertures and longer focal lengths than the FS series and provide outstanding performance both for the visual observer and the digital imager. The FC series has its own dedicated set of reducers and flatteners and is also able to use some of these accessories from the TOA series.
The FC-76DCU model features a fixed dew shield and smaller, 80 mm diameter barrel for the same performance in a package featuring reduced weight and overall length. It utilizes a 1.25-inch rack and pinion focuser.
Takahashi FC-76DCU Specifications
- Aperture: 76 mm (3")
- Dawes Limit: 1.53 arcseconds
- Focal Length: 570 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/7.5
- Highest Magnification: 152x
- Light Gathering Power: 118x
- Optical Design: Fluorite Doublet
- Tube Diameter: 80 mm (9.37")
- Tube Length: 656 mm
- Dew shield OD: 95mm
- Tube Weight: 4.2 lb
- 1x Optical Tube Assembly
- 1x Visual Adapter TKP20005
- 1x Coupling (L) TKP00104
- 1x Aux Ring TKP20001
- 1x Eyepiece Adapter TKP00101
- 1x Coupling (DT) TKP20006B
- The FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses
- Have larger apertures and longer focal lengths than the FS series
- The FC-76DCU model features a fixed dew shield and smaller, 80 mm diameter barrel for the same performance in a package featuring reduced weight and overall length
- It utilizes a 1.25-inch rack and pinion focuser
Like the FS series, the FC series are apochromatic refractors with two-element fluorite lenses. The FC series have larger apertures and longer focal lengths than the FS series and provide outstanding performance both for the visual observer and the digital imager. The FC series has its own dedicated set of reducers and flatteners and is also able to use some of these accessories from the TOA series.
The FC-76DCU model features a fixed dew shield and smaller, 80 mm diameter barrel for the same performance in a package featuring reduced weight and overall length. It utilizes a 1.25-inch rack and pinion focuser.
Takahashi FC-76DCU Specifications
- Aperture: 76 mm (3")
- Dawes Limit: 1.53 arcseconds
- Focal Length: 570 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/7.5
- Highest Magnification: 152x
- Light Gathering Power: 118x
- Optical Design: Fluorite Doublet
- Tube Diameter: 80 mm (9.37")
- Tube Length: 656 mm
- Dew shield OD: 95mm
- Tube Weight: 4.2 lb
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
| Product Status | new |
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| Telescope Focal Length | 501 - 600mm |
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- 1x Optical Tube Assembly
- 1x Visual Adapter TKP20005
- 1x Coupling (L) TKP00104
- 1x Aux Ring TKP20001
- 1x Eyepiece Adapter TKP00101
- 1x Coupling (DT) TKP20006B

Takahashi FC-76DCU f/7.4 Fluorite Refractor OTA



















