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Takahashi Epsilon-160ED
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Epsilon-160ED

160mm Hyperbolic astrograph · 530mm f/3.3

Fast f/3.3 hyperbolic Newtonian astrograph with corrector; renowned wide-field imager.

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Best for

  • Large emission nebulae and star clusters
  • Fast imaging — short exposures per sub
  • Full-frame astro cameras and DSLRs

Specifications

Optics
TypeNewtonian
Optical designHyperbolic astrograph
Aperture160mm
Focal length530mm
Native f/ratiof/3.3
Image circle44mm
Full-frame supportYes
Physical
Weight10.0kg

Typical FOV & image scale

With Full-frame (36×24mm, 3.76µm)
FOV 3.89° × 2.59°
Scale 1.46″/px
With APS-C (23.5×15.7mm, 3.76µm)
FOV 2.54° × 1.70°
Scale 1.46″/px
With IMX533 square (11.3×11.3mm, 3.76µm)
FOV 1.22° × 1.22°
Scale 1.46″/px

Typical targets

  • Messier M48 — Open Cluster M48
    Open Cluster · 54′
  • NGC NGC 6357 — Lobster Nebula
    Emission Nebula · 50′
  • IC IC 443 — Jellyfish Nebula
    Supernova Remnant · 50′
  • IC IC 434 — Horsehead Nebula
    Emission Nebula · 60′
  • NGC NGC 869/884 — Double Cluster
    Open Cluster · 60′
  • NGC NGC 2264 — Christmas Tree Cluster
    Emission Nebula · 60′

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