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- Page 1 FC-100DZ Instruction Manual TAKAHASHI - 1 -...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Takahashi FC-100DZ telescope. The FC-100DZ is a high-powered telescope with an objective lens that utilizes fluorite, and depending on the implementation of reducers, flatteners, or 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.
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Page 3: Warning & Caution
Warning & Caution WARNING Do not point this telescope at the DANGER s u n w i t h o u t a p p r o p r i a t e s o l a r v i e w i n g p r o t e c t i o n . U s i n g t h e astronomical telescope to look d i r e c t l y a t t h e s u n i s t e r r i b l y dangerous due to the light and heat... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning & Caution ------------------------------------------ 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 &... -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications Configuration ------------------------------ Doublet Fluorite Apochromat Effective Aperture ----------------------- 100mm multi-coated Focal Length ------------------------------ 800mm Focal Ratio -------------------------------- 1:8 Resolving Power ------------------------- 1.16” Limiting Magnitude ---------------------- 11.8 Light Gathering Power ------------------ 204x With FC-35 Reducer 0.66x Focal Length ----------------------------- 530mm Focal Ratio ------------------------------- 1:5.3 Image Circle ----------------------------- φ... -
Page 6: Tube Assembly Layout
Tube Assembly Layout Dew Shield Cap Dew Shield Dew Shield Ring Dew Shield Lock Screw Main Tube Optional 6x30 Finder Scope Focuser Housing Focusing Knob Optional Finder Scope Bracket Drawtube F-50.8 Adater Coupling 50.8(2”) Adapter (for Refraction) Drawtube Clamp 50.8(2") Sleeve 50.8(2”) Extension Tube L Eyepiece Adapter Cap Coupling S... -
Page 7: Setup
Setup Installation on an Equatorial Mount ▼ Balancing the Declination Axis ی As shown in the figure below, the tube Loosen the right ascension (R.A.) clamp holder can be attached with two cap bolts. and make sure the declination (Dec.) axis With the tube holder open, place the is in a horizontal position. - Page 8 Eyepiece compression ring to lock the eyepiece. Eyepieces ی A wide variation of eyepieces are available Plastic Ring from Takahashi. ▼ LE Series ▼ ABBE Series These high quality eyepieces possess Simple 2 group 4-element eyepieces with a wide field of view and come in several high contrast;...
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Page 9: Focusing
Focusing After attaching an eyepiece to the telescope, it is necessary to adjust the focus in order to see celestial 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. -
Page 10: Attaching The Finder
Attaching the Finder With the FC-100DZ, Takahashi offers a 6x30 or 7x50 finder as an optional accessory. The following instructions provide information on installing the optional finder. Attaching the Finder Bracket positioned. Use the small screwdriver to fix ی the 3 lock screws making sure to tighten... - Page 11 Adjusting the Finder Adjusting the Finder Alignment ی ی The magnification provided by an eyepiece Set up the telescope for visual use with the main telescope is often high and according to the system chart and attach its field of view is narrow. Trying to aim the a lower power eyepiece.
- Page 12 Dew Shield ی ی If an illuminator will be installed, remove the FC-100DZ has a retractable dew shield. cap screw at the end of the 7x50 finder and When transporting, it retracts to become Attach the reticle illuminator on the finder, install the reticle illuminator.
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Page 13: Observation
0.14x of the aperture (measured in mm) of a eyepieces. When used in conjunction telescope. with the 50.8(2") to 31.7mm(1¼”) adapter, With an aperture of 100mm, the FC-100DZ 31.7mm(1¼”) eyepieces can also be used. upper limit becomes 200x and lower limit Please refer to the appropriate system chart becomes 14x, making the usable eyepiece for proper connections. - Page 14 C C D o r C M O S c a m e r a . Takahashi system charts show the adapters and connections needed to attach a DSLR.
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Page 15: About The Accessories
About the Accessories The FC-100DZ utilizes many accessories to bring about a better performance. 50.8(2”) Diagonal Mirror ی 31.7(1¼”) Diagonal Prism MC ی When using these accessories, the distance light must travel becomes longer, so if installed without following 11mm the system chart focusing may be problematic. - Page 16 F o r d o u b l i n g t h e f o c a l l e n g t h w h i l e 31.7(1¼”) Eyepiece keeping the FC-100DZ from producing any aberrations in the images, there is the 31.7(1¼”) 2x barlow lens.
- Page 17 ی 4-element FC-35 reducer 0.66x can be used ▼ Taking photos with the FC-35 Reducer with FC-100DZ. This reducer is specially 0.66x designed for deep sky imaging, reducing the Focal Length ----- 530mm focal length to 530mm f/5.3 and reducing Focal Ratio -------- f/5.3...
- Page 18 Extender-Q 1.6x (50.8/2") ی magnifications to select an eyepiece they Short focal length eyepieces with general can vary from 6.4mm to 9.1mm, allowing a eye relief tend to tire the user easily. The person to use long eye relief pieces without extender-Q 1.6x (50.8/2") is capable of much effort.
- Page 19 TCA-4 ی This is a high-functioning adapter that can change between visual and enlarged p h o t o s h o o t i n g w i t h j u s t o n e t o u c h . The magnification lens can be changed Caution quickly, and by plugging and unplugging...
- Page 20 The the finder goes, you can attach or detach it Takahashi GT-40 provides a very rigid guide without any tools. This eliminates the need scope system for imaging.
- Page 21 This method requires the Takahashi Solar Projection Plate, which is sold separately. The solar image is projected through an eyepiece onto a small white screen.
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Page 22: About Fluorite
Fluorite telescope in 1977, receiving high long lifetime. The focal length of the system acclaim from users. The FC-100DZ is a can change with fluctuating temperature. It fluorite Doublet Apochromat refractor that... -
Page 23: Care & Maintenance
Care & Maintenance ▼ About the Optical Tube Assembly The front surface of the objective should never be rubbed as this could permanently Yo u r F C - 1 0 0 D Z h a s b e e n p r e c i s e l y damage the surface and is not covered collimated at the factory by skilled optical under warranty. -
Page 24: System Charts
System Charts Visual/Imaging System Chart ی ▼ Standard Accessories 10. F-50.8 Adapter Coupling [TKP19001] 13. 50.8(2”) Sleeve [TKP00113] 14S. Coupling S [TKP00103] 46. 31.7(1¼”) Eyepiece Adapter [TKP00101] 70. 50.8(2”) Adapter (for Refraction) [TKP27110] 71L. 50.8(2”) Extension Tube L [TKP31112] ▼ Optional Accessories CAA(TSA-102) [TKA23200]... - Page 25 FC-35 Reducer 0.66x System Chart ی ▼ Standard Accessories 10. F-50.8 Adapter Coupling [TKP19001] 14. Coupling L [TKP00104] 46. 31.7(1¼”) Eyepiece Adapter [TKP00101] ▼ Optional Accessories CAA(TSA-102) [TKA23200] 12. Visual Adapter(CCA-250) [TKP86005] 18L. FC-35 Reducer 0.66x [TKA19580] 30M. CA-Ring 102 [TKA23202] 33G.
- Page 26 Extender-Q 1.6x(50.8/2”) System Chart ی ▼ Standard Accessories 10. F-50.8 Adapter Coupling [TKP19001] 13. 50.8(2”) Sleeve [TKP00113] 14S. Coupling S [TKP00103] 46. 31.7(1¼”) Eyepiece Adapter [TKP00101] 70. 50.8(2”) Eyepiece Adapter [TKP27110] 71L. 50.8(2”) Extension Tube L [TKP31112] ▼ Optional Accessories 27.
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- Page 28 TAKAHASHI SEISAKUSHO Ltd. 41-7, Oharacho, Itabashiku, Tokyo 174-0061, JAPAN PHONE:+81-3-3966-9491 FAX:+81-3-3966-9524...
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