Takahashi FSQ-85EDX
Takahashi
Takahashi FSQ-85EDX is an 85 mm Quadruplet Petzval APO astrograph for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- Quadruplet Petzval APO astrograph
- Aperture
- 85 mm
- Focal length
- 450 mm
- Focal ratio
- f/5.3
- Dawes limit
- 1.36"
- Glass / elements
- Four-element ED Petzval design
Imaging
- Image circle
- 44 mm
- Camera format
- Full frame / APS-C / Micro 4/3
- Full-frame coverage
- Yes
- Back focus
- Native flat field; adapters determine camera spacing
- Corrected field
- Full-frame flat field
Specifications
- Weight
- 7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Mechanical
- Focuser
- 2.7-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 FSQ-85EDX sits in the telescope slot for wide-to-mid-field nebulae and general deep-sky imaging. The useful headline specs are aperture 85 mm, focal length 450 mm, f/5.3.
Camera coverage: Full frame / APS-C / Micro 4/3. Image circle: 44 mm. Back focus: Native flat field; adapters determine camera spacing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $3,440.00 | In stock Updated 8/4/2026 | View Offer - $3,440.00 |
| Astronomics Astronomics | $4,280.00 | In stock Updated 8/4/2026 | View Offer - $4,280.00 |
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