Takahashi TSA 120 vs TOA 130bamf
No TOA-130s in the country. So forthisyear, I bought a TS FPL53 triplet, a "TSA130". 2024 will be my big-Tak-year. But by then I might want a TOA-150 . What refractor sellers let you pay a deposit for an order, rather than wanting the whole price up front? payner, ...
The FS-152 is ancient technology and has been out of production for about two decades. It is thus inappropriate to slam Takahashi for its price and performance, which is exactly what is going on here. Let's put an AP scope up next to a TOA scope and see what happens. This is valid....
... Couple of guys at the factory when my TOA 150 was made decided to scribble their name on my Dew shield to give it a little spice and add to the aesthetics. not sure of any other manufactures who does that? ... A friend has an "autographed" TOA130 from about 2003. I suspect ...
Had a chance to check the TSA-120 againts FCT-100. Are very different scopes (f8 vs f6.4, TSA is not a 6.4 so…). TOA (TOA-130NFB) is in higher optical performer league. What I learned about all these is that optical laws are unwavering laws. I think FCT and TOA are *special*...
I have looked through the LE50 quite a bit recently in a Mewlon 300, TOA150 and a TOA130 as well as my 18" @FL2550 and could not fault it on axis, tiny pinpoint stars and fine lunar detail. (I don't own an LE50, but after this weeks viewing through my scope I may have to...