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Hi Matt
I have a Takahashi ‘scope (Mewlon 180) and it is a superb instrument. But, it can be difficult and at times somewhat frustrating when chasing down accessories for astro photography.
Unlike the ubiquitous SCT’s where there are several 3rd party manufacturers of “standard” accessories such as Reducers, Correctors, Flatteners, Camera Adapters, etc., with Takahashi, each family of scopes may have adapters that are unique to those ‘scopes, in order to place the sensor at the correct position.
Although the Takahashi System Charts are very good, identifying the various components required, I have found the accessories to be quite expensive and sometimes difficult to obtain. Needless to say, the build quality is outstanding.
So, take into account the need to accessorise the OTA so you can plan ahead and include the additional costs and potential delays, if any.
Cheers
Dennis
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