Takahashi "Baby Q" FSQ-85 Telescope Astrograph NEW Start Price USD 2,995.00 Current Price USD 2,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Location Damascus, Maryland See more about 'Takahashi "Baby Q" FSQ-85 Telescope Astrograph NEW ' Description Check out my other items!   Questions, call Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or astroguy@handsonoptics.com     Full, New Factory Warranty    Just in, a customer cancelled an order   TAKAHASHI BABY “Q” FSQ-85ED The FSQ-85ED,  BABY-Q is the newest and smallest member of the FSQ Series of flat field astrographs. Designed from the ground up for digital imaging as the go anywhere portable astrograph. Easily airline transportable at 12.68” [322mm] collapsed. The “Q” will fit under an airline seat or fit easily into an overhead compartment for ultimate portability. Take it to Chile to image the Magellanic Clouds or to a remote site here is the US. It weighs less than 9 lbs., so a smaller high quality mounting will support it. The optics are the same premium double ED Takahashi 4 element optical system as the FSQ-106ED and they produce the same flat-field color-free images. The image circle will allow medium format CCD or DSLR cameras to be used with the Baby “Q” to produce very high quality images of deep sky objects with a large field flat field. The FSQ-85ED also features a newly designed focuser with built-in fine focuser, made for imaging with medium format CCD cameras. This 72mm focuser had been designed to handle CCD and digital SLR cameras with great rigidity. Not only is the Baby “Q” a first rate astrograph, it has also been designed to be an excellent visual instrument. With over 200mm of back focus, it can accommodate any combination of diagonals or bino viewer. Color correction from the near UV to the near IR insures tight stellar images across the entire color range.  Outstanding features: • Premium double ED quadruplet • Flat field w/60mmø image circle • Image circle will accept medium format CCD cameras or Digital SLR’s • Large heavy duty 72mmø focuser carries medium format CCD camera • Highly portable for worldwide or remote site uses; the light weight will allow smaller more portable mounts to be used with good effect • Light weight flat-field astrograph • High order of color correction produces outstanding images and extremely fine views • Built-in camera rotator [camera angle adjuster] allows the camera to be rotated 360° without loss of critical focus and fine focuser for precise focus • Designed from the beginning for digital imaging • Uses a newly designed Extender-ED 1.5x to increase focal length for high power viewing Questions, call Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or astroguy@handsonoptics.com SPECIFICATIONS   Type Modified Petzval 4-element double ED flat-field design Aperture   85mmø Focal length   450mm Focal ratio   f/5.3 Image circle   60mmø 5.6° Back focus   200mm  Tube Length   322mm [12.68”] w/lens shade collapsed Focuser   80mmø w/42mm draw, w/fine focuser built in Tube Diameter   95mmø Total weight   3.9kgs [8.58lbs]     With Reducer - QE .75x   Focal length   328mm Focal ratio   f/3.86 Image circle   40mmø Image field   7.0° Metal back   72.2mm     Extender-ED 1.5x   Focal length   328mm Focal ratio   f/8 Image circle   44mmø Metal back   117.5         Hands on Optics Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or FAX (301) 482-1779 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Run by Astronomers and Birders for Amateur Astronomers and Birders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Questions, call Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or astroguy@handsonoptics.com Who are we ? Hands on  Optics was founded by a true hobbyist and former astronomy teacher who built his first telescope 45 years ago and has been selling optics for over 25 years. Located just north of Washington DC, retail store is loaded with most major brands of Nature and Astro Optics. We do service, testing, repairs and cleaning in house.  Warranty problem, call us first.     Hands on Optics takes the time to match the right scope or binoculars to the user. The right scope collects crowds and wrong ones collect dust. If you buy the biggest for the cheapest, you be big cheap stuff. We can help you with your selection whether you are a first time buyer, institution or seasoned professional. For questions on anything se sell, please call us Toll Free at 1-866-726-7371 or email us at astroguy@handsonoptics.com     Warranty & Condition       Hands on Optics is an authorized dealer for ALL the items it sells. 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Money Orders take 5 business days to clear.   For payment by money order or check, Please include the eBay item number, user ID, and print shipping address in the mail. And please email me for money order payment details.   Terms and Conditions By Bidding on the item, the bidder agrees to make payment within 3 days of the end of the auction. Non-payment will result in a negative feedback   Hands on Optics is a retail store and many of the items offered on eBay are also for sale in our showroom. We reserve the right to cancel the auction early if sold.   The bidder pays for the return shipping cost. All returns must be authorized in advance     Questions, call Toll free 1-866-726-7371 or astroguy@handsonoptics.com         On Aug-28-08 at 16:26:18 PDT, seller added the following information: Place a Bid!