Daystar Chromosphere Ha eyepiece on FSQ-85

Takahashi FSQ-85 in its case
This customized case for the Takahashi FSQ-85 is made in Germany by www.intercon-spacetec.de
FSQ-85 on Losmandy G11
This setup consists of: - Takahashi FSQ-85EDX - Baader ERF filter - www.Astroholgi.de ERF custom adapter for the FSQ-85 -Baader diagonal with click-clock - Losmandy G11 mount - Gemini GoTo controller for G11 - Berlebach G11 tripod - Three Gel battery pack - astroholgi.de cable hub for G11
FSQ-85 on Losmandy G11
Sure, the telescope is overmounted on the G11 but it doesn't matter. This is a sturdy setup for both visual and photographic use.
Baader ERF 90 on FSQ-85
The ERF filter is placed on the FSQ-85 via a customized adapter made by http://www.astroholgi.de

Daystar, Baader ERF, FSQ-85, www.astroholgi.de custom parts
The "Daystar Chromosphere" eyepiece on the FSQ-85 telescope. It converts your refractor to a Ha telescope for small price. You need an excellent eyepiece for this configuration, Takahashi, Televue or Pentax provide suitable eyepieces in the 40-15mm range. Note, the Daystar has a 4.2x telecentric (i.e. it's like a barlow lens) inside.

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