Takahashi FSQ106N

We use a Takahashi FSQ106N telescope with a SBIG STL-11000M camera as our wide field equipment.  This combination yeilds a field of  view that measures 233 x 160 arc minutes with an image scale of 3.49 arc seconds per pixel when binned 1x1.  The scope and camera are mounted on top of our 16" RCOS and are independently controlled.  Robo-Focus from Technical Innovations is used to focus this scope.

Takahashi Telescope Statistics:

Model = FSQ-106Kai (FSQ106N)
Serial Number = 04081
Optical System = Florite Apochromat Modified Petzval Quadruplet
Effective Aperature = 106 mm
Focal Length (prime focus) =530 mm
Focal Ratio (prime focus) =  f/5.0
Image Circle = 88 mm or 9.5 deg for 35 mm format
Length of Main Tube = 680 mm
Diameter of Main Tube = 114 mm
Weight of Main Tube = 6.0 Kg (13.2 lbs.)