{"product_id":"takahashi-tube-holder-95ds-gt-with-guidescope-mount-fc-100dl","title":"Takahashi Tube Holder 95DS-GT with Guidescope Mount (FC-100DL)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 95DS-GT is a monobloc cradle-style tube holder sized to a 95 mm tube diameter, listed for the FC-100DL. Rather than a pair of separate rings, a monobloc cradle is machined as one piece with a flat base and threaded mounting points on its upper surface, so accessories bolt directly to the holder alongside the optical tube. It is made of aluminium, hand-finished, and the tube is protected by felt where the cradle contacts it.\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 FC-100DL and want a single-piece cradle that also gives you somewhere to attach accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonobloc cradle:\u003c\/strong\u003e machined as one piece rather than assembled from separate rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 mm bore:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized to the FC-100DL tube diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat base with upper threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e the base mounts to the telescope mount, and the threaded upper surface takes accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium, hand-finished:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahashi's own construction and finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFelt tube protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e felt parts sit between the cradle and the painted tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting an FC-100DL to a Takahashi equatorial mount for visual observing or imaging, with a guide scope or other accessory carried on the cradle's threaded upper surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSized for the 95 mm tube diameter of the FC-100DL — the same diameter shared across the FC-100D series and the FSQ-85EDX. The threaded upper surface is what lets you attach accessories directly to the holder. If you have a specific guider or accessory in mind, send us the model and we will check the thread and spacing against it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories are separate:\u003c\/strong\u003e the cradle provides the threaded mounting points; the guide scope or accessory itself is a separate purchase, and we can point you at the matching Takahashi option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized to one tube diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 95 mm bore is machined and does not adjust to other Takahashi tubes.\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 cradle opens, the tube seats inside on the felt, and it closes around it. The flat base bolts to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tube diameter does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e95 mm — the FC-100DL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a monobloc cradle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA holder machined as a single piece with a flat base, rather than a pair of rings joined by a plate. It carries the tube and provides threaded points for accessories in one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat protects the telescope's finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFelt parts between the cradle and the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 95 mm hand-finished aluminium monobloc cradle for the FC-100DL, with felt tube protection and threaded points for mounting accessories on top.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54085920915567,"sku":"TAK-TKA19420G","price":326.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/tka19420g_1.jpg?v=1787327265","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/takahashi-tube-holder-95ds-gt-with-guidescope-mount-fc-100dl","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}