Takahashi Epsilon – Complete Kit
Price range: US$245.00 through US$295.00
Takahashi Epsilon – Complete Kit- Turnkey solution to upgrade the Takashi Epsilon with an Optec Leo precision focuser, lightweight carbon fiber composite mounting kit.
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Description
Takahashi Epsilon – Complete Kit
Overview
Turnkey solution to upgrade the Takashi Epsilon with an Optec Leo precision focuser, lightweight carbon fiber composite tube rings, dew shield (flat panel compatible), and fan cooling kit.
This kit converts the already excellent Takashi Epsilon into an imaging ready setup, complete to 0.08 micron step control, tilt correction (except for the E-180), and USB control through any ASCOM imaging software.
The lightweight carbon fiber composite tube rings, dovetail plates, and controller box bracket allow for an efficient mounting setup.
Included
- Optec Leo precision 3-inch micro focuser + USB ASCOM controller
- All adapters to mount the focuser + Epsilon corrector lens
- Tilt plate at base of focuser (except for the E-180 version)
- Tube mounting rings – Carbon fiber composite – Many optional dovetails
- Losmandy-type clamp – Carbon fiber composite
- Controller bracket – Carbon fiber composite
Optional
- Carbon composite dew shield with integrated Losmandy-type dovetail for motorized flat panels
- Epsilon fan cooling kit  (E160 & 180 only)
- Astronomik MaxFr filters – Ideal for fast focal ratios – Please see filters here
*Please note: We can not ship Astronomik filters to Europe*
TCF-Leo Specifications
- Overall Thickness: 1.25″ (31.8mm) to 1.6″ (40.6mm)
- Focuser Travel: 0.35″ (8.9mm)
- Focuser Midpoint: 1.425″ (36.2mm)
- Total Step Travel: 112,000 steps
- Step Resolution: 0.08 microns
- Weight: 1lb. 14 oz. (0.85 kg)
- Payload Capacity: 20-lbs. (9 kg)
- Control System: FocusLynx Controller
Mounting Specifications
- Tube Rings: FDM print Carbon Fiber Composite, felt lined, with stainless steel threads (300 to 450 grams per ring)
- Hardware: All stainless steel – CNC aluminum knobs
Additional information
| Tube Rings | Epsilon E-130, Epsilon E-160, Epsilon E-180 |
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2 reviews for Takahashi Epsilon – Complete Kit
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Georgio Maoum –
Excellent
Erik Tarbell –
Rouz truly goes out of his way to make his customer’s experience great.
On top of that his rings/plates are extremely affordable, light, and strong. Highly recommend and will be certainly be purchasing from Rouz again in the future.