Takahashi FS 60 CB
Just like the FSQ 106 ED, the purchase of the FS 60 CB was the result of internet searching and checking what other people were using. In truth, it really came down to one user, whose images I thought fantastic....he was using the 106Ed for imaging and the FS60 for guiding. I was trying to emulate him and again, when a second hand scope became available, I purchased it. You will note from some of my photographs, how I have the FS60CB piggybacked on the FSQ106ED. I have never had (to my knowledge) any problems with flexure; this I believe because from day one I opted for good quality scope rings - rather than the Takahashi single clamp. I note that many people use adjustable type guide scope rings - but there is nothing more secure than proper sized well built rings - that you can see in the image above. These I purchased for SOCAL Astro in the U.S.A. - sadly, no longer in business as far as I know. However other companies make comparable type rings and I would recommend two (as above) rather than the TAK clamp.
The FS60CB has been used by many as an imaging scope and I have seen some fantastic results. The wide FoV with the right camera can produce great images. I would like to try it sometime - but have not the means of still guiding the long exposures that I would like for the DSOs that I normally image.
Many now go for the Off Axis Guiding (OAG) method. I had not been up to speed with that method (it was not as popular a few years ago) but in hindsight, I am still happy that I have gone this route. I never have a problem getting a guide star in any part of the sky, and I think the ratios between the FS60 and the FSQ106 work well for guiding/imaging.
The FS60CB has been used by many as an imaging scope and I have seen some fantastic results. The wide FoV with the right camera can produce great images. I would like to try it sometime - but have not the means of still guiding the long exposures that I would like for the DSOs that I normally image.
Many now go for the Off Axis Guiding (OAG) method. I had not been up to speed with that method (it was not as popular a few years ago) but in hindsight, I am still happy that I have gone this route. I never have a problem getting a guide star in any part of the sky, and I think the ratios between the FS60 and the FSQ106 work well for guiding/imaging.
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