Takahashi TOA‑130F Complete Imaging Kit (Serial No. 05030)

Takahashi TOA‑130F Fluorite Apochromatic Refractor — Excellent Condition Serial No. 05030 Includes premium 4" focuser with integrated rotator

This TOA‑130F has been meticulously cared for and stored in a ScopeGuard case. Optics are pristine, mechanics are smooth, and the scope has produced outstanding full‑frame images using the TOA‑67 flattener. This is a complete, ready‑to‑use imaging kit with premium accessories.

🔭 Included Components

TOA‑130F Optical Tube Assembly

• Serial No. 05030

• 130 mm aperture, 1000 mm focal length (f/7.7)

• Premium 4" focuser with integrated rotator

• Optics clean and free of scratches or coating issues

• Mechanically excellent; focuser smooth throughout travel

Finder

• Vixen 50 mm illuminated finder (original)

TOA‑67 Field Flattener

• M92 → M72 threading

• Backfocus: 56 mm

• Used for all posted images

• Excellent condition

TOA/FS 0.73× Reducer

• Reduction factor: 0.73×

• Focal length: 730 mm

• F‑ratio: f/5.6

• Backfocus: 56 mm

• Requires one M72 extension (~58 mm) to reach focus

• Excellent condition

RoboFocus Motor + Controller

• Motorized focuser system

• Hand controller

• Power supply

• Computer interface cable

• Manual knob removed for motor clearance (normal for RoboFocus)

Adapters & Extensions

• Takahashi EX‑72 extension tubes (57–58 mm)

• CA‑645 and CA‑645L M72→M57 adapters

• CAA‑72 Camera Angle Adjuster

• Wide Mount Adapter for FS‑102/128 (included as‑is; not used on TOA)

Baader 2" ClickLock (M72)

• Rock‑solid compression fitting

• Excellent condition

Tube Rings + Dovetail

• Massive felt‑lined rings (likely William Optics or Losmandy)

• William Optics USA Losmandy‑style dovetail plate

• Extremely rigid, perfect for imaging

ScopeGuard Case

• Custom‑fit TOA‑130F case

• Heavy‑duty foam interior

• Outstanding protection for transport and storage

• Sample Images Taken With This Scope

  (All captured with ASI2400MC Pro + TOA‑67 flattener)

  • Horsehead & Flame — 5 hr Excellent color balance and detail

  • Orion Nebula — 3 hr High dynamic range, crisp stars

  • Crescent Nebula — 6 hr Faint target, superb tracking and field correction

  • NGC 3344 — 6 hr Technically challenging galaxy, clean and sharp result

  • NGC 2903 — 5 hr Excellent spiral structure and core detail

  These images demonstrate the TOA‑130F’s resolving power and the TOA‑67’s full‑frame performance.

• Shipping / Pickup

  • Insured UPS or FedEx

  • Local pickup available (I'll deliver up to 100 miles from where I live)

  • ScopeGuard case ensures safe transport

  • Owner’s Insight

    This TOA‑130F is an extraordinary instrument. When it’s working up to its capabilities, it delivers world‑class images with perfect color correction and tight stars across a full‑frame sensor. It has been well cared for, stored properly, and used with respect. It’s ready for its next owner to enjoy.