{"product_id":"takahashi-fsq-80fc-refractor-telescope-tqe08041","title":"Takahashi FSQ-80FC Refractor Telescope (TQE08041)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTakahashi FSQ-80FC Refractor Telescope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Legendary Astrograph — Now in a Portable 80mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFSQ-80FC\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Takahashi’s legendary FSQ astrograph design into a compact and highly portable 80 mm platform. With a \u003cstrong\u003e450 mm focal length and fast f\/5.6 optics\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers sharp stars and a flat field across modern full-frame sensors while remaining lightweight enough for travel imaging setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for both \u003cstrong\u003eastrophotography and premium visual observing\u003c\/strong\u003e, the FSQ-80FC combines Takahashi’s fluorite optics with a new five-element optical system optimized for modern CMOS cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 mm fluorite apochromatic astrograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 mm focal length (f\/5.6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-element optical design with two fluorite elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003e50 mm image circle\u003c\/strong\u003e for full-frame cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, travel-friendly tube design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Takahashi mechanical construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/takahashijapan.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FSQ-80FC%E5%A4%A9%E9%A0%82%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BC-1-1024x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 6px; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptimized for Modern Astrophotography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FSQ-80FC is designed with today’s imaging systems in mind. Removing the M48 adapter reveals a \u003cstrong\u003estandard M48 interface with 55 mm backfocus\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing many cooled CMOS cameras to attach directly without additional spacers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional adapters support larger M54 camera threads and DSLR \/ mirrorless cameras, making the FSQ-80FC a flexible imaging platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/takahashijapan.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FSQ-80FCCMOS_3-1024x576.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 6px; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/takahashijapan.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FSQ-80FC_LENSimage-1024x684.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 6px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five-element optical design combines a front fluorite doublet with a rear field-flattening group. The result is exceptional center sharpness and a flat, evenly illuminated field ideal for wide-field astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e450 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ef\/5.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5-element \/ 5-group fluorite apochromat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e95 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e486 mm (retracted) \/ 559 mm (extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 4.1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFSQ-85EDX OTA (mount, tripod, tube holder and finder sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/takahashiamerica.com\/pages\/warranty-service?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=warranty\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eTakahashi 5-Years Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Takahashi-Telescope-Specifications.pdf?v=1669843819\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48560341909733,"sku":"TAK-TQE08041","price":6132.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/Takahashi-FSQ-80FC-Refractor-Telescope-TQE08041-2.webp?v=1773343158","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/takahashi-fsq-80fc-refractor-telescope-tqe08041","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}