Takahashi FC-100DZ, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... 1 Instruction Manual TAKAHASHI FC 100DZ ...

Page 2: ... extenders it may utilize many focal lengths In order to use your telescope to its highest potential please read this instruction manual very carefully and familiarize yourself with all of the functions this telescope offers All Takahashi telescopes have been strictly inspected before shipment If there is anything wrong with your telescope when unpacked please contact your authorized Takahashi dea...

Page 3: ...d to keep it from falling off the tube holder onto the ground Always lay the tube assembly on a stable surface that totally ی ی supports it to protect it from damage Keep the tube assembly out of the Sun Otherwise the tube ی ی assembly could heat up causing lens damage If the sun light were to reach it directly the temperature around it would greatly increase and could cause a fire Make focus adju...

Page 4: ...aution 3 Contents 4 Specifications 5 Tube Assembly Layout 6 Setup 7 Focusing 9 Attaching the Finder 10 Observation 13 About the Accessories 15 About Fluorite 22 Care Maintenance 23 Additional Precautions 23 System Charts 24 ...

Page 5: ...4x With FC 35 Reducer 0 66x Focal Length 530mm Focal Ratio 1 5 3 Image Circle φ44mm 60 illuminated With FC FS Multi Flattener 1 04x Focal Length 820mm Focal Ratio 1 8 2 Image Circle φ44mm 60 illuminated Diameter of Main Tube 95mm Total Length of Main Tube 840mm Weight of Main Tube Assembly 3 9kg Finder Scope 6x30 or 7x50 optionally available Accessories Warranty Card Instruction Manual Hex Wrench ...

Page 6: ...dapter Coupling S 50 8 2 Sleeve Drawtube Clamp Drawtube F 50 8 Adater Coupling Focusing Knob Focuser Housing Optional Finder Scope Bracket Optional 6x30 Finder Scope Main Tube Dew Shield Ring Dew Shield Lock Screw Dew Shield 50 8 2 Adapter for Refraction 50 8 2 Extension Tube L ...

Page 7: ...44 the tip of the balance shaft the telescope is still too heavy an additional weight may be required sold separately Balancing ی ی After attaching the telescope to the tube holder again check to see that the system is properly balanced Balancing should be performed with all accessories attached to the telescope such as diagonals eyepieces or cameras Proper balance is important to ensure accurate ...

Page 8: ...ation Available in 31 7mm 1 barrel TOE2 5 TOE3 3 TOE4 0 Installation of additional accessories ی ی There are several adapters and rings that can be used to attach additional accessories Carefully review the system chart to ensure correct installation Incorrect installation can result in loss of focus impeding the true capabilities of the device ABBE Series Simple 2 group 4 element eyepieces with h...

Page 9: ...estial bodies or scenery clearly In particular when using the telescope to view celestial objects if the focus is off by a large amount stars will not be visible even when in the field of view of the eyepiece Furthermore even a slight error in focus can degrade the image through the telescope When taking images of celestial bodies accurate focus is critical The atmosphere will limit the highest ma...

Page 10: ...hashi offers a 6x30 or 7x50 finder as an optional accessory The following instructions provide information on installing the optional finder 4mm Hex Wrench Washer Finder Bracket Hex Cap Bolt Finder Adjusting Screw Groove 6x30 Finder Scope Lock Screw Lock Nut 6x30 Finder Bracket Attaching the Finder Scope ی ی If the finder adjusting screws and lock screw protrude too far into the tube of the finder...

Page 11: ...s properly achieved Lock Screw Finder Adjusting Screw Finder Finder Eyepiece Focus Locking Ring Lock Nut Finder Bracket Adjusting the Finder Alignment ی ی Set up the telescope for visual use 111 according to the system chart and attach a lower power eyepiece Then select a clearly visible distant object and center it in the field of view This is most easily done during the daytime Exchange the lowe...

Page 12: ...minator Brighter ON Knob Darker OFF Hold this cap and turn the battery case as arrowed Mercury Battery V76 PK Battery Case In order to turn the illuminator on turn the knob clockwise The knob will click when the illuminator turns on As the knob is turned the reticle will brighten Adjust the knob to the desired brightness Turn the knob counter clockwise past the click to turn the illuminator off Re...

Page 13: ...sm The Takahashi 90 degree prism diagonal is a quality multi coated prism and allows the observer to easily view the zenith by looking down into the prism The diagonal prism has a 45 degree light pass and produces an erect reversed mirror image The diagonal prism is designed to be used with 31 7mm 1 barrel eyepieces The prism s light path length increases the optical path length of the system In o...

Page 14: ...e imager control of the size of the final image Utilizing Filters ی ی Some FC 100DZ accessories enable the user to attach filters to enhance their viewing or imaging of astronomical objects However filters come in many different sizes with different thicknesses so not all filters can be attached to all accessories When utilizing filters there is also the chance of ghosting due to internal reflecti...

Page 15: ...r sleeve eyepieces at the same time allowing to quickly change between these four In addition since the diagonal prism is already incorporated into it no matter the direction of the celestial body it can be enjoyed from any posture 50 8 2 Diagonal Mirror ی ی 31 7 1 Diagonal Prism MC ی ی When using these accessories the distance light must travel becomes longer so if installed without following the...

Page 16: ... 8 2 together with the T Mount DX WR and for shoots that use the 76D reducer use the T Mount DX 60W The T Mount DX can be utilized with many CANON EOS and NIKON models Caution If there is any tilt at all in your camera mount even from scratches or dirt on the connections star images could suffer particularly in the corners or at the edges 50 8 2 Adapter For Refraction 50 8 2 Extension Tube L 31 7 ...

Page 17: ...tem To attach a DSLR camera use the CA ring 100 and the appropriate DX WR for your camera It can also be used for visual observation per the system diagram below Visual Adapter CCA 250 DSLR Camera DSLR Camera T Mount DX WR T Mount DX WR Multi CA Ring 100 Multi CA Ring 100 CA Ring 102 FC FS Multi Flattener 1 04x FC FS Multi Flattener 1 04x FC 35 reducer 0 66x M72 M55 9 Conversion Ring M72 M55 9 Con...

Page 18: ... vary from 6 4mm to 9 1mm allowing a person to use long eye relief pieces without much effort Photos Utilizing the Extender Q 1 6x 50 8 Focal length 1280mm Focal ratio f 12 8 Camera Angle Adjuster TSA 120 Necessary when using the FC 35 reducer 0 66x FC FS Multi Flattener 1 04x and the 76D reducer By rotating the camera at the moment of shooting it allows a person to adjust the composition 50 8 2 A...

Page 19: ...g an optional T mount DX S must be installed as well as a digital single lens reflex camera Furthermore together with a 31 7 1 eyepiece adapter a 31 7 1 sleeve PC camera or CCD camera can be installed behind the main body of the TCA 4 Caution When taking high magnification lunar and planetary images pay careful attention to balance Rebalance the telescope when the object is placed in the center of...

Page 20: ... Use a 3 4 magnitude star in order to achieve sharpest focus of an image Make trial shots with a DSLR camera to determine the best focus of the image You can use the live view function of the camera to focus on a star Trial Shots Consider beginning on a night of dark clear skies doing test images in your back yard Practice with short one minute exposures in order to learn the process of getting be...

Page 21: ...ated sub angstrom solar filter system which allows prominences and great detail to be seen on the solar surface A third method is to use a technique known as solar projection In this method an image of the sun is projected onto a plate and the projected image allows for the observer to safely view the solar disc in an indirect manner This method requires the Takahashi Solar Projection Plate which ...

Page 22: ...s in both applications The fluorite element with its excellent performance is used in various high quality objectives Chemically fluorite is as hard as optical glass and can be multi coated for a long lifetime The focal length of the system can change with fluctuating temperature It is advisable to take the telescope outside at least 30 minutes prior to use to allow it to equalize with the ambient...

Page 23: ...ry by skilled optical technicians In the event as a result of a heavy blow that collimation is lost please contact your local distributor They can provide any necessary service and repair Lens Maintenance If dust and particles collect on the front element blow them off the surface using a simple hand blower If any particles remain it may be necessary to carefully clean them off In this event conta...

Page 24: ...educer TKA18580 18L FC 35 Reducer 0 66x TKA19580 27 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 31 7D TKA00404 30M CA Ring 102 TKA23202 32 T Mount DX S EOS TKA01250 T Mount DX S Nikon TKA01254 33 T Mount DX 60W EOS TKA20245 T Mount DX 60W Nikon TKA20246 33G T Mount DX WR EOS TKA01251 T Mount DX WR Nikon TKA01255 34 Digital SLR Camera Canon Nikon 35 CA 35 50 8 2 TKA31201 36 TCA 4 Eyepiece Projection TKA00210 47 31 7 ...

Page 25: ...CAA TSA 102 TKA23200 12 Visual Adapter CCA 250 TKP86005 18L FC 35 Reducer 0 66x TKA19580 30M CA Ring 102 TKA23202 33G T Mount DX WR EOS TKA01251 T Mount DX WR Nikon TKA01255 34 Digital SLR Camera Canon Nikon 47 31 7 1 Eyepiece 86 CCD Camera camera mount format Note Some DSLR can not be attached 31 7 stand for 31 7mm Back Focus Drawing for FC 35 Reducer 0 66x CCD coupling between the FC 35 Reducer ...

Page 26: ...al Accessories 27 4 Turret Eyepiece Holder 31 7D TKA00404 32 T Mount DX S EOS TKA01250 T Mount DX S Nikon TKA01254 33G T Mount DX WR EOS TKA01251 T Mount DX WR Nikon TKA01255 34 Digital SLR Camera Canon Nikon 35 CA 35 50 8 2 TKA31201 36 TCA 4 Eyepiece Projection TKA00210 47 31 7 1 Eyepiece 48 50 8 2 Eyepiece 60 Extender Q 1 6x 50 8 2 TKA36595 67 31 7 1 2x Barlow Lens TKA00597 71S 50 8 2 Extension ...

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