{"product_id":"takahashi-tube-holder-95s-w-plate-fsq-85ed","title":"Takahashi Tube Holder 95S w\/Plate (FSQ-85ED)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTakahashi 95S Cradle with Balancing Plate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003efor FC-76DS \/ FC-100 \/ FSQ-85EDX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pieces, one balanced setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit pairs the 95S cradle with its purpose-built balancing plate, giving you a mounting solution and a fix for one of the trickiest balance problems in the Takahashi lineup, all in one bundle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolves the FSQ-85EDX's front-heavy problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e The FSQ-85EDX's Petzval design packs an oversized triplet cell up front, shifting weight forward more than a short tube and standard rings can balance out. The included offset balancing plate shifts the center of gravity back, so the scope actually balances on the mount instead of fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the EM-200.\u003c\/strong\u003e The balancing plate is designed to work with the Takahashi EM-200 mount, so this kit slots straight into a proven pairing rather than requiring extra workarounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to match your mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 95S cradle's footprint is built specifically for the heads of Takahashi mounts, so it seats exactly where it should instead of needing to be coaxed into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolted on, not balanced on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 8.8 mm mounting holes and the included M8 screws lock the cradle securely to your Takahashi mount, so your optical tube stays put through every slew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA camera port built right in.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small flat surface on top of the cradle carries a standard 1\/4\"-20 (Kodak) screw thread, letting you mount a camera parallel to your main tube without any extra hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast, not stamped.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined from cast aluminium and finished by hand, every 95S cradle gets the kind of attention to detail a mass-produced bracket never sees, with felt-lined contact points that keep your optical tube scratch-free.\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\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TKA21420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi FC-76DS, FC-100 (except DL model), and FSQ-85EDX refractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalancing Plate Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi EM-200 mount\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\u003eCradle 95S (TKA21420) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing Plate for Cradle 95S x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM8 Mounting Screws x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53107748634944,"sku":"TKA21420S","price":262.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9904\/6464\/files\/1_d31125a2-a2ee-44a2-a5ca-9dc9c9c3f51a.jpg?v=1788712303","url":"https:\/\/astroworldtelescopes.com\/products\/takahashi-tube-holder-95s-w-plate-fsq-85ed","provider":"Astroworld Telescopes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}