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Takahashi RD-QB 0.73x New reducer for "Baby-Q"

Takahashi RD-QB 0.73x New reducer for "Baby-Q" - Main image
$400.2 $580 In stock

Category: Telescope Accessories

The Takahashi reducer RD-QB 0.73X is the newest reducer for the FSQ-85EDX telescope. It features 4 elements and 2 groups and provides a 0.73X reduction factor. When used with the FSQ-85EDX, it provides an effective focal length of 330 mm and a focal ratio of f/3.9. The correction provided to field curvature is similar to that provided by the FSQ-85 flattened 1.01x. The resulting image circle is 44 mm in diameter.

OTA side mounting thread - M72 P=1.0

Camera side mounting thread - M55.9 P=0.75

Metal Back - 72.2 mm

Internal thread for 58 mm filter 

It is also advisable to obtain the CA-35 (SKY-90) TKA35201 to aid in mounting your camera at the correct backspace. 

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian I. ★★★★★

Wanted a flatter field for my FSQ-85EDX, and the 4-element, 2-group design in this 0.73x reducer really delivers, with stars staying sharp corner to corner. The build quality matches the scope perfectly.

Evelyn P. ★★★★★

I've been using this reducer with my FSQ-85EDX and the 0.73x factor gives a noticeably wider field without sacrificing edge sharpness. The 4-element optical design keeps stars looking tight even in the corners.

Ella F. ★★★★★

The 4-element design really cleans up the stars across the whole frame on my FSQ-85EDX. Spent a clear night testing it and the reduction factor works perfectly for my imaging setup.