NOW we're talking !!!

My FS128 is cooking with gas now. You've got to love the ample in-focus of the NSV (New Short Version) tubes, I've got room for the Feathertouch setup and the Camera Rotator! Though as I will show in the next image, it isn't really asking that much to put the Feathertouch unit on in place of the normal Tak 2" adapter.

Now I can use my Tak drawtube as coarse focus, and then home in with the dual speed Feathertouch.

Ted Ishikawa at Hutech/Borg sells all the parts if you're interested.

BTW, the images of Saturn and Mars the last few days have been nothing short of stunning in the FS128, with a Baader FFC "barlow" driving a binoviewer. I bought the FS128 to tide me over until my TEC160 arrives, but I'm honestly getting pretty attached to it.

Mike

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Here's a little comparison of the in-focus requirements of the Feathertouch focuser, versus the in-focus requirements of the normal Takahashi 2" Ocular Adapter (TOA0400?). The Feathertouch takes approx. 5/8" inch more in-focus to accomodate.

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Mike Clemens said:

I bought the FS128 to tide me over until my TEC160 arrives, but I'm honestly getting pretty attached to it.

Hi Mike,

I likewise acquired an AP130/8 to "tide me over," but there is no way it's going to be sold now. Very nice job on the pictures - I'm sure they will be of interest to other Tak owners. I have had several very impressive views through an FS128.

Milt

Has anyone used one of theses

Their new from Starlight made for that Taks

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