Takahashi FC-76DCU

Name: Takahashi FC-76DCU
Brand: Takahashi

Takahashi

Takahashi FC-76DCU is a 76 mm Fluorite doublet APO refractor for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging.

telescope midrange

Best Current Offer

Astronomics

In stock

$1,300.00

Other retailers

Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$1,300.00

Specifications

Optics

Optical design: Fluorite doublet APO refractor
Aperture: 76 mm
Focal length: 570 mm
Focal ratio: f/7.5
Dawes limit: 1.53"
Glass / elements: Fluorite doublet objective

Imaging

Camera format: APS-C / Micro 4/3 with matching corrector
Full-frame coverage: No

Specifications

Weight: 4.19 lb (1.9 kg)

Mechanical

Focuser: 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser

Astrophotography Fit

Best for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.

Takahashi FC-76DCU sits in the telescope slot for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging. The useful headline specs are aperture 76 mm, focal length 570 mm, f/7.5.

Camera coverage: APS-C / Micro 4/3 with matching corrector.

Refractors keep the field routine calmer: no regular collimation, predictable cooldown, and a clean path to autofocus and filtered imaging. The tradeoff is aperture and reach.

Best paired with

Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin

Not recommended for

Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Astronomics Astronomics	$1,300.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,300.00
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$1,300.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $1,300.00

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