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[MemoAstronomy]

Hello folks, i have an actualization with a moon photo with my Takahashi FC50.

I put an adapter, it converts from 0.965" to 1.25" and then the camera ZWO ASI178MM.

It works very well. and have a great optic for a telescope of 1973.

 

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[JamesMStephens]

Spent three days in Lancaster County, PA, October 3-6 with the 60mm Telescope Club viewing the night sky with my 50mm, sharing views, and admiring their 60mm ‘scopes.  Of course, there were a few views through some 8” telescopes.

 

 I traveled the farthest (from Missouri) and had the smallest telescope!

 

 I also brought my Herschel wedge and showed several people a vintage view of the Sun!

Is there a thread for this meeting?

 

Jim

[Sirius Black]

Jim,

Not to my knowledge. I think it was arranged through the York County Astronomy Club. I was there at the invitation of the 60mm Telescope Club, an online group through groups.io. The administrator got permission to piggyback at a YCAC event.

[kasprowy]

Is there a thread for this meeting?

 

Jim

I believe it is this. I've been a lurking member for a while now. Wish I was closer to the event, I would have attended.

 

https://groups.io/g/...mmTelescopeClub

 

https://groups.io/g/...b/message/26958

Edited by kasprowy, 08 November 2024 - 10:45 AM.

[Terra Nova]

I used to be part of that back when it was a Yahoo group, (and I had so many 60s that I couldn’t count ‘em all on my hands!). Times have changes.

[Buckaroo2]

How much are the fc-50's going for? I want one.

[Sirius Black]

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Posted Today, 02:49 AM
How much are the fc-50's going for? I want one.

 

Rather difficult to come up with a price.  Like anything else, there can be several governing factors.

 

I think 3 years ago when I bought mine, it was listed for $750, but that was the tube alone, no finder, diagonal, or clamshell for mounting.  All of those certainly added to the price.

 

A few months ago, I purchased another one for a friend.   With taxes charged by auction sites now, it was a little over $900.  This one came with a mounting accommodation.

 

I have read or seen on FC-50 reviews that you can plan on paying $1000?
 

A lot will depend on how clear the optics are, the overall appearance, how many accessories come with the tube, and how “proud” the telescope seller is.

 

this opinion and $1.10 will get you a cup of coffee at McDonald’s.

[Buckaroo2]

Thanks

[Weisswurst Josef]

Paid about $750,- for mine some years ago. Including value added tax and customs.

With clamshell but without finder and finder bracket. A grey one it was.

 

Look out patiently for one showing up.

They appear from time to time.

Edited by Weisswurst Josef, 19 November 2024 - 02:42 PM.

[kasprowy]

You can get a brand new FS60CB for $780 now with Tak's sale.

[Defenderslideguitar]

Here is  a nice   tak  fc 50  right here in the classifieds

 

 

 

https://www.cloudyni...takahashi-fc50/

[Buckaroo2]

Here is  a nice   tak  fc 50  right here in the classifieds

 

 

 

https://www.cloudyni...takahashi-fc50/

I missed it. That would have made my tenth Tak I have bought..........This year.