{"product_id":"takahashi-fqr-1-finder-quick-release-silver","title":"Takahashi FQR-1 Finder Quick Release (Silver)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FQR-1 is a quick-release base that sits between a Takahashi finder bracket and the focuser, so the finder lifts on and off without breaking its collimation each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a good match if you regularly remove your finder for transport or storage and want to skip re-collimating it every time it goes back on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-piece quick-release base:\u003c\/strong\u003e separates the finder bracket from the focuser mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps alignment intact:\u003c\/strong\u003e the finder returns to the same position across removal and reinstallation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemoving the finder for transport, storage, or swapping between finder types without repeating the collimation process each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits between a Takahashi finder bracket and the focuser mount on compatible refractors. It is not compatible with the FOA-60 or FOA-60Q, where it interferes with an adjacent part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for the FOA-60 or FOA-60Q:\u003c\/strong\u003e the quick release interferes with an adjacent part on these two models.\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 — it installs once between the focuser and the finder bracket, and after that the finder simply lifts on and off without re-collimating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich telescopes is it not compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FOA-60 and FOA-60Q, where it interferes with an adjacent part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it attach to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Takahashi finder bracket on one side and the focuser mount on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick-release base that lets a Takahashi finder bracket come off and go back on without losing its alignment, fitting Takahashi refractors other than the FOA-60 and FOA-60Q.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047075631215,"sku":"TAK-TKA00571W","price":171.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-fqr-1-finder-quick-release-silver","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}