{"product_id":"takahashi-double-ring-tube-holder-232ws-epsilon-e-180ed","title":"Takahashi Double Ring Tube Holder 232WS (Epsilon E-180ED)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 232WS is a double-ring tube holder for the Takahashi Epsilon E-180ED, sized to a 232 mm tube diameter — the widest of the Epsilon holders. Two rings carry the tube across a span rather than clamping it at a single point, which matters on a tube of this diameter carrying a camera at prime focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you own an Epsilon E-180ED and need Takahashi's own holder to carry it on a Takahashi mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e232 mm bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized to the Epsilon E-180ED tube diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-ring construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e two ring positions rather than one clamp point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargest of the Epsilon holders:\u003c\/strong\u003e the E-130D and E-160ED take narrower rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting the Epsilon E-180ED to a Takahashi equatorial mount for fast f\/2.8 wide-field deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSized for the 232 mm tube diameter of the E-180ED. The other Epsilon tubes take their own holders — 166 mm for the E-130D and 204 mm for the E-160ED. Takahashi also lists more than one holder in the E-180 family; if you are unsure which your setup calls for, send us your mount details and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized to one tube diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 232 mm bore fits the E-180ED and does not adjust to the narrower Epsilon models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore than one E-180 holder exists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi's naming in this family is close enough that a quick confirmation is worth the message. We are happy to check it against your tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the rings open to seat the tube and close around it, and the assembly bolts to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tube diameter does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e232 mm — the Epsilon E-180ED.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my E-130D or E-160ED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — those take the 166 mm and 204 mm holders. We stock those as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 232 mm double-ring holder for the Epsilon E-180ED — Takahashi's own two-point mounting for their fastest astrograph.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54085908791407,"sku":"TAK-TKA68420S","price":917.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/e-180-double-ring-tubeholder-232wm-tek0181-b.jpg?v=1787327026","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-double-ring-tube-holder-232ws-epsilon-e-180ed","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}