Brand and Model: | Takahashi TSC-225 |
Price ($USD): | $4,100 and up |
Type: | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
Attributes: |
Go-To PEC |
Aperture: | 229mm (9") |
f Ratio: | f/12 |
Focal Length: | 2700mm |
Finder: | illuminated 7x50 |
Electric Power: | 12v cooling fan |
Mount: | |
Tripod: | |
Weight (lbs): | 23 lbs. |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | |
Description: | Only 100 made worldwide in the very early 90s. TSC (Takahashi Schmidt-Cassegrain) was a dedicated build in which the telescope was to be hand crafted. In the rear, the TSC has two plugs: one for a cooling fan and a dust filter. The finder is housed in a thick, permanent bracket. The telescope is considered by all avid observers to be the finest sct. ever built. |