Takahashi Epsilon-180ED

The Epsilon-180ED is the flagship model of Takahashi's high-quality hyperbolic astrographs.

The Takahashi Epsilon-180ED (D=180mm, F/2.8), based on catadioptric telescope design (means association of lenses and mirrors) offers a fundamental innovation compared with Newton reflector or Schmidt astrograph. Therefore, the Epsilon-180ED suits both visual observation and large field imaging needs.

The Epsilon-180ED wide field is perfectly flat and allows the use of traditional photographic formats as 24x36 (35mm) or 6x6 and even 6x9. Stellar images of less 20µ can be recorded, which highlights the extreme accuracy of this telescope. Epsilon's images provide incomparable contrast and sharpness.

Technical Specifications

• Aperture: 180 mm
• Focal length: 500 mm
• Focal ratio: f/2.8
• Secondary mirror: 80 mm 
• Flattener: 2-element (one lens with ED glass)
• Imaging circle: 44 mm (5 °)
• Tube diameter: 232 mm
• Tube length: 570 mm
• Weight: 10kg

Takahashi Epsilon-180ED OTA:

• Epsilon-180ED with corrector and 1.25" adapter

Takahashi Epsilon-180ED Package:

• Epsilon-180ED with corrector and 1.25" adapter
• 7x50 finderscope
• Tube rings
• 232mm mounting rail