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PrimaLuceLab Adapter ESATTO 3" for Takahashi TSA 120

PrimaLuceLab Adapter ESATTO 3" for Takahashi TSA 120

by PrimaLuceLab
SKU PLL-PL3600296
CA$413.00 - CA$413.00
CA$413.00
CA$413.00 - CA$413.00
CA$413.00
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  • Connects ESATTO 3" Focuser to Takahashi TSA-120 Telescopes
  • Enables High-Precision, Motorized Focusing
  • Provides a Secure, Direct Mechanical Connection
  • Foundation for a Custom Imaging or Visual Train
  • Compatible with Optional ESATTO 3" Adapters and Accessories
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  • PrimaLuceLab Adapter ESATTO 3" for Takahashi TSA 120

    With this adapter, the PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 3" robotic focuser integrates directly with your Takahashi TSA-120 refractor. Your telescope gains a high-precision, remotely controlled focusing system essential for demanding imaging applications, ensuring a rigid and perfectly aligned connection between your premium optics and focuser.

    Seamless ESATTO 3" Integration for the Takahashi TSA-120

    This adapter is engineered specifically to replace the stock focuser on a Takahashi TSA-120 telescope with the PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 3" microfocuser. The connection is rigid and direct, minimizing flexure and maintaining the precise optical alignment required for high-resolution astrophotography.

    Build a Flexible Imaging Train for Your TSA-120

    This adapter is the foundation for building a complete, motorized imaging setup. While it provides the core connection, the ESATTO 3" ecosystem includes a range of optional accessories to connect your specific equipment. Note that achieving focus will likely require additional components depending on your camera and accessory train.

    • Custom Camera Connections: With optional camera adapters, you can connect nearly any astronomy camera or accessory. Adapters featuring a stop ring allow you to rotate your camera to perfectly frame celestial objects.
    • Visual Observing: An optional visual back allows you to insert 2" diagonals and eyepieces, enabling you to use the ESATTO's precise motorized control for visual astronomy.
    • Reach Focus Reliably: Depending on the back focus requirements of your camera, optional extension tubes may be necessary to place the sensor at the correct focal plane.

  • What is the purpose of the PrimaLuceLab Adapter for the ESATTO 3" and Takahashi TSA-120?

    This adapter serves as the mechanical interface to securely mount a PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 3" robotic focuser onto a Takahashi TSA-120 refractor. It allows you to upgrade your telescope with a robust, remotely-controlled focusing system for astrophotography.

    I have a Takahashi TSA-120 and want to automate my focusing. Is this the only part I need?

    No. This adapter is only one component of a complete system. You will also need the PrimaLuceLab ESATTO 3" robotic focuser itself, along with any necessary camera adapters or extension tubes to connect your specific imaging train and reach focus.

    Can I use my existing Takahashi accessories with the ESATTO 3" focuser using this adapter?

    Yes, but you will need the appropriate optional adapters from PrimaLuceLab. By adding camera adapters with a stop ring, you can connect your existing Takahashi accessories to the ESATTO 3" focuser's draw tube.

    If I'm imaging a faint target like the Veil Nebula (NGC 6960) with my TSA-120, how does this adapter help?

    This adapter enables the use of the ESATTO 3" focuser, which provides extremely fine, repeatable focus adjustments. For a detailed, low-contrast target like the Veil Nebula, achieving critical focus is paramount for resolving fine filaments. This system allows you to make those adjustments remotely and precisely, which is crucial during a long imaging session.

    Can I use the ESATTO 3" focuser for visual observation on my TSA-120 with this adapter?

    Yes. To use the ESATTO 3" for visual astronomy, you will need to add the optional 2" visual back for ESATTO 3". This accessory threads onto the focuser's draw tube and allows you to insert standard 2" diagonals and eyepieces.

    I want to rotate my camera for better framing on a target like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Does this system allow for that?

    Yes, camera rotation is possible with the right accessories. You would need an optional camera adapter for the ESATTO 3" that includes a stop ring. This feature allows you to lock your camera at any desired angle, making it easy to compose wide-field targets like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31).

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