The new FC-100DL fluorite apochromat is the latest addition to the lightweight FC line of Takahashi telescopes.

Utilizing a Steinheil design, the objective places the fluorite element at the back of the f/9 optical tube and with a 900mm focal length, the observer can view both terrestrial and deep sky objects objects at high magnification with color free views.

The design also works well with the FC-35 reducer.

The new tube holder is 50mm longer to accomodate for balancing and can accept the GT-40 guidescope with its drilling.

With a weight of 3.8kg the scope is easily portable.