Takahashi FSQ106EDX and accessories

[gregbradley]

I have a pristine condition FSQ106EDX and accessories for sale.

I am only selling to fund another purchase as this scope is a keeper and may well be better than later model FSQs. I have no trouble with this little beauty and have taken many good images with it.
The focuser on this one is great.

Here it is:

FSQ106EDX which has the camera angle rotator.
.75X reducer. This is a fantastic accessory and gives an enormous FOV at F3.64 and turns the scope into an amazing widefield imaging machine.
I get round stars to the corners of my 16803 chip. An amazing optical feat.

Clamshell holder
The little support bracket that mounts the scope forward to help with balance.

An Orion case that it fits in.

Finder scope (a bit marked due to Tak finderscope metal holding pins but the marks are a bit hidden when its mounted. Works great.

Quick release brackets for the finder scope bracket (a nice touch)

Adapter to fit the reducer to fit FLI Proline or FLI Microline cameras. It is set to the correct metal back distance for a FLI Proline but may work with a Microline (the chip is 7mm closer).

I also have some nicely made white SoCal FSQ 106 mounting rings that sit up a bit off the dovetail giving more clearance for the focuser than normal rings if you want to mount it that way. I could add that in to a package.

Total replacement cost not including the SoCal rings is about AUD$8,500.

I am interested in offers. I am in Sydney.

Here is a list of some of the images I have taken with this fabulous scope:

http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/93945265 STL11 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/93698963 STL11 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/99385463 STL11 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/106178773 Apogee U16M and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/98540101 Apogee U16M and reducer 4 panel mosaic
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/98540101 FLI Proline 16803 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/131791848 FLI Proline 16803 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/124761790 FLI Proline 16803 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/136480540 FLI Proline 16803 and reducer 4.3 billion pixel 4 panel mosaic

I think I have an adapter for STL11 to Tak thread as well.


Scope photos:
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/103048182 with Apogee U16M and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/96105476 with STL11 and reducer
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/98844414 lens
http://www.pbase.com/gregbradley/image/131718048/large current setup with camera angle rotator and FLI Proline 16803 and reducer

It also has the correct custom mounting bracket for a Robofocus and a Robofocus with the correct shaft coupling which works well even with the heavy FLI Proline 16803 and filter wheel.

I also have a heavy duty BT Technologies dovetail bracket that has absolutely no flex in it as it is quite thick.

Greg.

[cventer]

Wish I could afford this. Been spending way too much lately. What you going to buy next. Very intrigued.

[gregbradley]

It is an excellent example of the FSQ106EDX and it appears to be without any of the focuser issues some report. I am getting a PMX mount.

I will sell it with Robofocus all setup, BT Technologies heavy duty Tak dovetail plate, reducer, clamshell, 2nd set of Socal rings, a case, finder scope, quick release bracket, camera angle rotator and STL11 adapter for around $6000. That is about $8750 value for $6000. Less than that and I think I would rather hold onto it as it is the classic astrograph and its fully decked out and operational.

I know it sounds a lot but if you check the Tak Australia site you will see my costing is probably a bit conservative.

Greg.

[gregbradley]

Now sold.

Greg.