Takahashi offers alternative tube holders for some of its telescopes. The symmetrical cradle is a monobloc cradle to which has been added a flat base with holes and threads on the upper part. The aim is to offer a device for fixing accessories for use in parallel with the main optical tube (camera, guiding system, second optical tube, etc.).
Takahashi symetric 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 68S-GT symetric cradle |
| Item number | TKA02420G |
| Name | 68S-GT |
| Internal Diameter | 68 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FOA-60, FOA-60Q refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 80S-GT symetric cradle |
| Item number | TKA20420G |
| Name | 80S-GT |
| Internal Diameter | 80 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FS-60 (all models), FC-76DC refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 95S-GT symetric cradle |
| Item number | TKA21420G |
| Name | 95S-GT |
| Internal Diameter | 95 mm |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FC-76DS, FSQ-85EDX refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi symetric cradle for FC-100DL |
| Item number | TKA19420G |
| Name | - |
| Internal Diameter | 95 mm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FC-100DL refractor |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 114S-GT symetric cradle |
| Item number | TKA23420G |
| Name | 114S-GT |
| Internal Diameter | 114 mm |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi TSA-102, FS-102 refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 125S-GT symetric cradle |
| Item number | TKA36420G |
| Name | 125S-GT |
| Internal Diameter | 125 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi FSQ-106ED, TSA-120 refractors |
| Characteristic | Takahashi 156S-GT symetric cradle |
| Item number | TKA31420G |
| Name | 156S-GT |
| Internal Diameter | 156 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Compatibility | Takahashi TOA-130NS, TOA-130NFB refractors |
