Cradles are the standard tube rings for fixing Takahashi optical tube assemblies to the mounts. Footprints of the cradles are adapted to the heads of the Takahashi mounts. They are systematically provided with two 8.8 mm diameter holes; they are fixed to the Takahashi mounts by means of 2 M8 screws, delivered with cradles. The top of the cradle has a small flat surface with a 1/4"-20tpi screw (Kodak). It is possible to attach a camera to it in parallel.
Takahashi cradles are made of cast aluminium. The finishing of each one is done manually. Felt parts ensure the protection of the optical tube.
| Characteristic | Takahashi 80S cradle |
| Item number | TKA20420 |
| Name | 80S |
| Internal Diameter | 80 mm |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Compatibility | FS-60CB refractor |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 80QS cradle |
| Item number | TKA20420Q |
| Name | 80QS |
| Internal Diameter | 80 mm |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FS-60Q, FC-76DC refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 95S cradle |
| Item number | TKA21420 |
| Name | 95S |
| Internal Diameter | 95 mm |
| Weight | 800 g |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FC-76DS, FC-100 (except DL model), FSQ-85EDX refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 114S cradle |
| Item number | TKA23420 |
| Name | 114S |
| Internal Diameter | 114 mm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi TSA-102 refractor |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 125S cradle |
| Item number | TKA36420 |
| Name | 125S |
| Internal Diameter | 125 mm |
| Weight | 1,2 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi TSA-120, FSQ-106ED refractors |
| Characteristics | Takahashi 156S cradle |
| Item number | TKA31420 |
| Name | 156S |
| Internal Diameter | 156 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi TOA-130 refractor |
Available configurations
Cradle 80S
Reference : [TKA20420]
Cradle 80QS
Reference : [TKA20420Q]
Cradle 95S
Reference : [TKA21420]
Cradle 95S with balancing plate
Reference : [TKA21420S]
[TKA21420] - Cradle 95S
[TKA37421] - Balancing plate for cradle 95S
Cradle 114S
Reference : [TKA23420]
Cradle 125S with balancing plate
Reference : [TKA29420S]
[TKA36420] - Cradle 125S
[TKA36421] - Balancing plate for cradle 125S
Cradle 156S
Reference : [TKA31420]
Cradle 125S
Reference : [TKA36420]
