WTB : Takahashi FSQ106N

heyjojos · Post by **heyjojos** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 8:16 am

I'm looking for a Takahashi FSQ106N. Needs to be fully functional and in excellent condition especially on the objective.

If you have a extender and diagonal please advise cost as well. Please also advise if you have the manual. Thanks.

HJ

heyjojos · Post by **heyjojos** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:29 pm

Anyone with FSQ106N for sale?

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:33 pm

I actually don't think there's one in Singapore; you might try A-Mart. I saw a few

Be aware while the OTA itself is comparable in cost with an NP101is, the accessories will be expensive. Its a better bet to get a "complete set" as the price tends to reflect the used state of the accessories and/or you don't need to source for them individually on the resale market.

shirox · Post by **shirox** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:35 pm

http://www.cloudynights.com/classifieds ... t=9&page=1

heyjojos · Post by **heyjojos** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:47 pm

Trying to look for a complete set if available. The one in cloudy nights is a FSQ106ED... a bit out of my budget...

HJ

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:57 pm

try FSQ 85?

heyjojos · Post by **heyjojos** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:24 am

I intend to use it for visual as well. Willthat be a little small?

I noticed u have a FSQ85? How is it for visual vs a 106?

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:00 pm

Lift pollution plays a very important part as well. Personally I find I can see down to Mag 9 stars on a clear night with my 80mm achromat but once I get within
20deg of the CBD lights, it drops to Mag 2/1.
I think if you really want a largish, top flight astrograph at used rates, then buy an A mart account and wait until one comes up. The $12 it costs you will be lost in the cost/savings for this purchase, not to mention you get a good idea of market rates.
Or consider a less high end scope but use a flattener

I have a lovely, full frame flat field 8" cat but I've taken it out only 3-4 times in the last 6 months due to work/family etc.

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:32 pm

jojo already has an AM account and a WTB FSQ106 ad

cloud_cover · Post by **cloud_cover** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 2:14 pm

Ah.... He's Hong J*