Takahashi Epsilon-180ED Telescope belongs to the company that constantly innovate products that meets the demand and manufactures with promising ethical standards. Being obsessed in its design with bright yellow colour body adds to the spirit of owning. A brief in-sight of this Telescope clarifies its technical ability and real time performance.
Type: This model belongs to the Catadioptric design that puts together the lenses and mirror for its function. Compared to the other types like the Reflector and the Refractor telescope models this type of construction makes sure to produce high quality visual observations and the large field imaging needs.
Aperture: Well, going forward positive with the technical ability Takahashi Epsilon-180ED Catadioptric Telescope consists of an effective aperture of 180mm. this highlights the brightness of the images that goes with the clarity and contrast levels. Supported to this is the primary mirror diameter of 190mm and the secondary mirror that is the minor axis is 80mm in diameter.
External: The length of the tube is 570mm and the diameter of the tube is 232mm. It weighs 10.7kg to make handling easy. Most times, it suits best to carry along to the vacation spot. It supports photography and consists of a wide T-mount.
Observation: This model has an outstanding optical tube assemble that brings into vision even the stars located at the edge of the viewing field. Observation gets you being adventurous that tops-up with pleasure of viewing and penetrating the scary dark and deep sky.
Technical:
- The aperture of this model is 180mm that works well for describing the celestial objects like the comets.
- The focal length of 500mm and the focal ratio of 208 determine the field of observation along with producing clarity and sharpness of the image under study.
- Magnification of 661x is been appreciated when compared to the models of this kind. Together with the eyepiece of 31.75, the magnification is been enhanced.
- The stated resolution is 0.64 inches and even the faintest vision is been transformed with acceptable clarity.
Features:
Easy installation and simple adjustments makes this telescope stand out from the rest. It consists of a rack-and-pinion focuser. This focuser has a rotary system for framing that makes handling the telescope easy. Takahashi Epsilon-180ED Newtonian Astrograph Telescope comes with the option of CCD and Astrophotography that again has a simple set up. This Telescope is capable of being adjusted to the extreme of weather conditions and temperature changes with its 3 double-action collimation screws that is been made to adjust the pressure under the primary mirror.
Verdict: Found suitable for those who desire outstanding contrast and sharpness level. Most of the celestial observation is possible that includes even Lagoon and Trifide nebulas.
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Takahashi Epsilon-180ED Newtonian Telescope - Specifications
| Manufacturer | Takahashi |
| Model Name | Epsilon-180ED Telescope |
| Telescope Type | Hyperbolical Newtonian |
| Magnification | 661x |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Resolution | 0.64 inches |
| Aperture | 180 mm |
| Visual limiting magnitude | 13.0 |
| Mount | Wide T-mount |
| Application | Astronomical |
| Astro photography | Yes |
| Focal ratio | 2.8 |
| User level | Intermediary |
| Eye piece | 31.75 mm |
| Tube length | 570mm |
| Tube diameter | 232 mm |
| Tube weight | 10.7 kg |
