My observing equipment

Takahashi FS-128 refractor for visual observing and photography
Focal length: 1040mm f/8 (f=775mm f/6) 
My first fluorite refractor was an FS102. The crisp image it delivers cannot be matched by any other refractors I know of. I immediately fell in love with it. Later, I wanted more light-gathering power and upgraded to FS128. Although it gathers more light, FS102 is superior in terms of performance. I regret parting with FS102.

Equatorial mounting: Takahashi EM200USD
This is my main equatorial. I use it for visual observing as well as photography. With this equatorial it is possible to make unguided exposures up to 5 minutes with a 400mm lens. But in recent years I have begun to feel it rather heavy and the borrowed EM10 has become my favorite, instead.


TAKAHASHI SKY90 refractor for visual observing and photography
Focal length: 500mm f/5.6 (f=407mm f/4.5)
I bought this telescope as handy visual observing equipment. It is compact and light-weight with superb performance. I wasn't expecting the excellent star image in this fast optics (f/5.5), but to my surprise it displayed a pinpoint star image to the edge of the field. By the use of 4x Power-mate it delivers the near-perfect image of the planets at high powers. However, in the end I have come to use it exclusively for photography with a digital camera. Until then, I had used Pentax SDUF II with a digital camera. I eventually sold it because of its annoying chromatic aberration. A combination of a Sky80 and digital camera is perfect for simple, carefree photography.

         

TAKAHASHI FS-60C refractor For visual observing and prime focus photography
Its optics are f/6, on a little faster side. This is also a fluorite refractor. It gives you superb views of the heavens. This compact telescope is my favorite. Recently, I have been using it as a guide-scope more frequently. With a Panoptic 35mm eyepiece you can get a magnification of 10x. You can enjoy the night sky at a magnification typical of binoculars.

Equatorial mounting: Takahashi Spaceboy
This is a portable equatorial mounting. This is a memorable equatorial that I purchased at the time of my return to astronomy. In spite of its light-weight construction, it is quite capable. I use this equatorial with my FS60C or SKY90 for visual observing and prime focus photography.

Equatorial mounting: Kenko Skymemo
I bought this equatorial to use for observing at remote sites. Spaceboy is excellent for that purpose, but my endless desire for better equipment made me add Skymemo to my collection of equipment. Polar alignment with this equatorial is very simple. I was able to use it without any problem in the southern hemisphere once I had become familiar with it.

Binoculars Nikon 8x42D CF
These binoculars are very portable. There is some distortion near the edge of the field, but the image near the center is sharp. It would be still better if it was a little lighter.

Binoculars Miyauchi Bj-100iBF
These are fluorite 10cm binoculars with interchangeable eyepieces. I have eyepieces to give 20 and 37 magnifications. Because some aberrations are noticeable in the 20x eyepiece, I usually use the 37x eyepiece. I use it a lot for viewing nebulae and clusters as well as comets.

Digital cameras: Canon EOS Kiss D (modified) and EOS 40D Canon G2
Lenses: Sigma 8mm, 15mm, 28mm Canon EF 85mmf/1.8, EF 70-200 f/2.8 USM
Eyepieces: TeleVue Panoptic 35mm and 15mm Nagler 9mm Type4, 17mm, 24mm