Tak FS-78 - Thoughts?

[Lognic04 (Logan)]

Hi all
What are your thoughts on the takahashi FS-78 for a visual grab and go and a widefield imaging scope (+ sky 90 reducer)? I havent seen many images taken with a FS-78.

[LewisM]

Superb!

The images jjjnettie made with her FS-78 (which became MY FS-78) were VERY nice.

Get the FS flattener/reducer, not the Sky 90. You definitely need to flatten.

Wonderful scopes.

[Lognic04 (Logan)]

Originally Posted by LewisM

Get the FS flattener/reducer, not the Sky 90. You definitely need to flatten.

There is a dedicated flattener/reducer? only one i can find is one for sky 90,fs78 and fs-60c

[N1 (Mirko)]

G'day Logan, you mention grab and go. Depending on your other circumstances, you may want to consider an FC76 DC, perhaps even the split tube version. A weight saving of 40% on the OTA and suited for carry on luggage if you did want to take it on a flight. Fluorite element at rear so better protected. Not sure if this is of interest, but I am sure the FS78 is a superb instrument. Just a little hefty for a 3" by today's standards.

[Lognic04 (Logan)]

Originally Posted by N1

G'day Logan, you mention grab and go. Depending on your other circumstances, you may want to consider an FC76 DC, perhaps even the split tube version. A weight saving of 40% on the OTA and suited for carry on luggage if you did want to take it on a flight. Fluorite element at rear so better protected. Not sure if this is of interest, but I am sure the FS78 is a superb instrument. Just a little hefty for a 3" by today's standards.

Thanks but i think the 78 is fine

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by Lognic04

There is a dedicated flattener/reducer? only one i can find is one for sky 90,fs78 and fs-60c

Yes there is, but you need to find it. The reducer/flattener has been out of production just as long as the FS78 itself.