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Takahashi FS-60CP – 60 mm fluorite telescope, tube only

Takahashi FS-60CP telescope with a 60 mm fluorite doublet and a focal length of 355 mm. 2-inch focuser compatible with the dedicated FU reducer, sold separately.

CHF 899.00incl. Swiss VAT

Reference TSK06410

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Product description

Product description

A compact camera designed for photography

The Takahashi FS-60CP features the same fluorite doublet objective as the FS-60CB and combines it with a larger-diameter, 2-inch focuser. With a 60 mm aperture and a native focal length of 355 mm, it provides a compact platform for astronomical observation and imaging.

Widen the field of view with the appropriate adapter

The dedicated FU reduction gear, sold separately, extends the focal length to 230 mm and increases the aperture ratio to F/D 3.8. This configuration allows you to capture a wider field of view while taking advantage of the optical correction designed specifically for this model.

The 95-mm diameter of the mounting area allows for the use of 95WB clamps, with a dovetail designed to fit your mount.

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This offer includes the optical tube only. Clamps, the dovetail, and optical accessories must be selected separately based on your setup. For visual observation, add a 50.8 mm extension tube or a compatible right-angle mirror to achieve infinity focus.

The FC/FS Multi-Flattener 1.04× corrector can also be used with the rings specified in the Takahashi diagram, including the L30 extension tube for the corresponding mount. Check the connections and their order before installing the camera.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What can you photograph with the Takahashi FS-60CP?

The Takahashi FS-60CP is a fluorite doublet refractor with a 60 mm aperture and a focal length of 355 mm (f/5.9), designed primarily for deep-sky astrophotography. Its focal length is ideal for observing large nebulae such as the North America Nebula, the Rosette Nebula, and the Heart and Soul Nebula, as well as the entire Andromeda Galaxy and the Pleiades with their nebular features. With a fast f/5.9 aperture, it allows for reasonable exposure times even when using narrowband filters.

Which camera should I pair it with?

With an APS-C camera featuring 3.76 µm pixels (Sony IMX571 sensor), you get approximately 2.18″ per pixel for a field of view of 3.8° × 2.5°. With the 0.65× crop factor, this increases to 3.36″ per pixel and a field of view of 5.8° × 3.9°.

Do you need a leveling device or a reducer?

Yes, whenever you're using an APS-C or full-frame sensor: like any uncorrected doublet lens, it has a slight field curvature that stretches the stars in the corners. Dedicated correctors: Takahashi 60CP FU 0.65× — Reducer for FS-60CP (equivalent focal length of 231 mm, f/3.8); Takahashi Multi Reducer 0.85×-S for FS-60 (focal length equivalent to 302 mm, f/5).

What backfocus should be used?

197.8 mm (metal back); 87.5 mm with MFL 1.04×; 56 mm with 60C RD 0.85× or 60CP FU RD 0.65×. This focal length is measured from the thread to the sensor, including the rings, filter wheel, and filter drawer: adhering to this measurement down to the millimeter ensures that stars remain round in the corners.

What kind of frame should I choose?

The tube weighs about 1.8 kg; with the camera, filter wheel, and guide scope, expect it to weigh around 3.3 kg: a small equatorial or harmonic travel mount is sufficient. A refractor requires no collimation: once balanced, it’s ready to use as soon as it reaches operating temperature. At 36.1 cm long, it fits easily into a bag for travel.

Can it also be used as a visual?

Yes, as a bonus: with an angled mirror and an eyepiece, it provides high-contrast, color-accurate images of the Moon, the planets, and double stars, up to about 120×.

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Optical type
Apochromatic bezel
Diameter
60 mm
Focal length
355 mm
Focal Ratio (f/D)
f/5.9
Maximum magnification
120 ×
Separating power
1.93″
Backfocus
197.8 mm (metal back); 87.5 mm with MFL 1.04×; 56 mm with 60C RD 0.85× or 60CP FU RD 0.65×
Corrector / Reducer Available
Yes
Tube length
36.1 cm
Tube weight
1.8 kg
Uses
Visual, Planetary, Deep Sky, Astrophotography, Travel
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