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PrimaLuceLab Adapter ESATTO 2" for Takahashi FS-60Q

PrimaLuceLab Adapter ESATTO 2" for Takahashi FS-60Q

by PrimaLuceLab
SKU PLL-PL3600255
CA$203.00 - CA$203.00
CA$203.00
CA$203.00 - CA$203.00
CA$203.00
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  • Connects PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 2" Focuser to Takahashi FS-60Q Telescopes
  • Adds Only 5mm of Optical Thickness to the Imaging Train
  • Enables High-Precision, Motorized Focusing
  • CNC-Machined for a Rigid, No-Flexure Connection
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  • PrimaLuceLab Adapter for ESATTO 2" to Takahashi FS-60Q

    This PrimaLuceLab Adapter seamlessly connects the ESATTO 2" robotic focuser to your Takahashi FS-60Q telescope, adding only 5mm of optical path length. It replaces the stock focuser interface, providing a rigid, secure platform for unlocking automated, high-precision focusing on one of the world's premier wide-field refractors.

    A 5mm Adapter for Precise ESATTO 2" Integration

    Engineered specifically for the Takahashi FS-60Q, this adapter ensures a perfect mechanical and optical union with the ESATTO 2" focuser. Its minimal 5mm optical thickness is designed to conserve precious back focus, a critical factor in complex imaging trains. This allows for more flexibility when adding accessories like filter wheels, rotators, or off-axis guiders.

    The adapter is CNC-machined to provide a zero-flexure connection point, ensuring that the optical axis remains perfectly aligned under the weight of the focuser and a heavy camera. Depending on your specific camera and accessory configuration, you may require additional extenders to reach focus, a standard consideration when retrofitting focusers.

    Unlocking Automated Astrophotography on the FS-60Q

    The true value of this adapter is the capability it unlocks. By installing an ESATTO 2" focuser, you transform the manual FS-60Q into an automated imaging instrument. This enables critical astrophotography functions like temperature-compensated focusing, remote focus adjustments, and integration into the full PrimaLuceLab ecosystem via PLAY software and the EAGLE computer.

    For a premium instrument like the FS-60Q, achieving perfect focus is non-negotiable. This adapter is the key to moving beyond manual adjustments, allowing software to maintain critical focus throughout an entire imaging session as ambient temperature changes. The result is consistently sharper stars and more detailed images from start to finish.

  • What is the primary function of this PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 2" adapter?

    This adapter is a custom-machined ring that allows you to securely attach a PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 2" motorized focuser to a Takahashi FS-60Q telescope, replacing the telescope's original focuser interface.

    Why should I add an ESATTO 2" focuser to my Takahashi FS-60Q?

    Upgrading to an ESATTO 2" focuser provides robotic, high-precision focusing for astrophotography. This allows for automated temperature compensation to keep stars sharp all night, remote focus control from a computer, and the ability to achieve a level of repeatable accuracy that is difficult to match with manual focusing.

    Will I need extenders to reach focus with this ESATTO 2" adapter on my FS-60Q?

    Possibly. The adapter itself adds only 5mm of optical thickness. However, because the ESATTO 2" has a different physical profile than the stock focuser, you may need to add standard M56 or 2" extension tubes to place your camera at the correct focal plane. This depends entirely on your specific camera and any other accessories in your imaging train.

    Can I control the ESATTO 2" focuser via this adapter with my existing software?

    Yes. The adapter is a purely mechanical part and does not interfere with software control. Once the ESATTO 2" is installed on your FS-60Q using this adapter, you can control it via its standard USB or WiFi connection using PrimaLuceLab's PLAY software, ASCOM drivers, or other compatible platforms.

    How does this adapter improve imaging the Moon with a Takahashi FS-60Q?

    For high-resolution lunar imaging, achieving critical focus is paramount. The Takahashi FS-60Q offers sharp optics, and adding an ESATTO 2" focuser via this adapter allows you to make incredibly fine, repeatable focus adjustments from your computer screen. This eliminates vibrations from touching the telescope and lets you dial in perfect focus on craters and rilles with precision.

    I want to image the North America Nebula (NGC 7000) with my FS-60Q. Will this adapter maintain rigidity?

    Absolutely. This adapter is CNC-machined from a solid block of aluminum to create a rigid, flex-free connection between the FS-60Q's optical tube and the ESATTO 2" focuser. It is designed to support the weight of the focuser plus a typical astrophotography camera and filter wheel without any sag or tilt, which is essential for long-exposure imaging of faint targets like NGC 7000.

  • Telescope Compatibility Takahashi FS-60Q
    Focuser Compatibility PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 2"
    Optical Thickness 5mm

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