{"product_id":"takahashi-fs-60q-tube-holder","title":"Takahashi FS-60Q Tube Holder","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakahashi's tube holder for the FS-60Q. It carries the optical tube on a Takahashi mount, finished in the traditional Takahashi pebble coat with a felt inner lining that sits between the holder and the tube.\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 FS-60Q and want Takahashi's own holder rather than a generic ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFelt inner lining:\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between the holder and the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Takahashi pebble finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e matches the finish of the optical tubes and mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized to the FS-60Q:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi's own holder for that tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting the FS-60Q to a Takahashi equatorial mount for visual observing, wide-field imaging, or carrying the tube as a guide scope on a larger rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakahashi lists this holder for the FS-60Q. There is a closely related holder listed for the FS-60CB and FS-60Q together (TKA20420) — the two are easy to confuse from the model numbers alone. If you are not certain which your tube takes, send us the telescope and we will confirm which holder to send.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo similar holders exist in this family:\u003c\/strong\u003e this one is listed specifically for the FS-60Q, and a second covers the FS-60CB and FS-60Q. A quick message to us settles which one your tube wants.\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 holder opens, the tube seats inside on the felt lining, and it closes around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich telescope does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FS-60Q.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the lining protect the tube's finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is what the felt is there for — it sits between the aluminium holder and the painted tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakahashi's felt-lined holder for the FS-60Q, in the matching pebble finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54085909315695,"sku":"TAK-TKA20420Q","price":236.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/tka20420q_2_6.jpg?v=1787327072","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-fs-60q-tube-holder","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}