{"product_id":"takahashi-toa-150b","title":"Takahashi TOA-150B","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTakahashi TOA-150B Refractor OTA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe flagship, and it shows.\u003c\/strong\u003e The TOA-150B is Takahashi's top-of-the-line refractor, built resolutely for imaging and engineered to carry the heaviest photo setups, including large-sensor CCD cameras, without a hint of mechanical strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrtho-Apochromat, not just apochromat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Triplet Ortho-Apochromat design, built around a highly air-spaced ED triplet with two S-FPL53 elements, completely eliminates spherical aberration while delivering the best chromatic correction in the entire Takahashi lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp planets, deep skies, same telescope.\u003c\/strong\u003e That optical formula lets the TOA-150B excel at high-resolution planetary work and deep sky imaging alike, fully exploiting the largest sensors on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA focuser built for serious payloads.\u003c\/strong\u003e An oversized 4\" (102 mm) rack-and-pinion focuser with a 1\/7 microfocuser delivers the fine control heavy imaging trains demand, backed by a CAA (Camera Angle Adjuster) ring for effortless photographic framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to find what you're aiming at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in FQR-1 base accepts a 7x50 finder scope, so locating targets stays simple even with a 150 mm aperture up top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGo wide, go deep, or go long.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with the TOA-35RD 0.7x field flattener for faster deep sky work, or step up to the 67FL super-corrector for a massive 92 mm image circle, giving this one tube serious range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks smart despite the size.\u003c\/strong\u003e A retractable dew shield shrinks the tube from 1270 mm down to 1110 mm for storage, keeping a 150 mm apo as manageable as a scope this size can be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e ED Triplet Ortho Apochromat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly air-spaced triplet, 3 lenses in 3 groups, with 2x S-FPL53 ED lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard multicoatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Prime Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 1100 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: F\/7.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Back Distance: 275 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith TOA-35FL Field Corrector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 1080 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: F\/7.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Circle Diameter: 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Back Distance: 117.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith 67FL Field Corrector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 1090 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: F\/7.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Circle Diameter: 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Back Distance: 106.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith TOA-35RD Focal Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 775 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: F\/5.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Circle Diameter: 44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Back Distance: 62.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith EX ED1.5X Focal Extender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Length: 1650 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Ratio: F\/11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage Circle Diameter: 44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Back Distance: 117.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 1270 mm (1110 mm with dew shield retracted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube Diameter: 179 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDew Shield Diameter: 206 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 15.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuser: 4\" (102 mm) Rack-and-pinion with 1\/7 microfocuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOA-150B Optical Tube Assembly x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFQR-1 Finder Scope Base x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNote: The TOA-35FL field corrector, 67FL super-corrector, TOA-35RD focal reducer, and EX ED1.5X focal extender are optional accessories, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSoftware and Docs?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/TOA-150B_systemchart_EN.pdf?v=1788721147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem-chart of Takahashi TOA-150B refractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/TOA-150B_67FL_systemchart_EN.pdf?v=1788721146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem-chart of Takahashi TOA-150B refractor with 67FL field corrector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/TOA-150B_TOA-35RD_systemchart_EN.pdf?v=1788721146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem-chart of Takahashi TOA-150B refractor with TOA-35RD focal reducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/TOA-150B_EX-ED_systemchart_EN.pdf?v=1788721147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem-chart of Takahashi TOA-150B refractor with EX ED1.5X focal extender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/TOA-150B_instruction_manual_EN.pdf?v=1788721149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstruction manual of Takahashi TOA-150B refractor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53107747586368,"sku":"TOK15110","price":13070.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/1_e0496198-d804-45da-b227-1491ccc4ce96.jpg?v=1788721250","url":"https:\/\/astroworldtelescopes.com\/products\/takahashi-toa-150b","provider":"Astroworld Telescopes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}