Askar refractor Search Search titles and first posts only Refractor Askar FMA180 Pro Review Added by Tracy; Create date May 15, 2024; The Askar FMA180 Pro review - a very nice telescope for the size and price point. To say the Askar FMA135 telescope is small would be an understatement. 00 2 year warranty. Page 1 of 18 - Askar 185mm F7: First Impression including DPAC results - posted in Refractors : So I am starting this new thread about my experience with the new Askar 185mm. In the The Askar 160APO Triplet Air-Spaced Refractor gives you more than just apochromatic optical performance and a sizeable refractor aperture; with a fully featured focuser built to match the First Light Optics - Suppliers of Astronomy telescopes, binoculars and accessories from Skywatcher, Celestron, Meade, William Optics, Atik, Imaging Source, Starlight Xpress, ADM, Moonlite, Catseye, Hutech and others. Free Contiguous US Shipping. Another key benefit from the Askar V Modular APO Refractor with Accessories. Hello, I had the opportunity to test the new ASKAR SQA55 during my astro trip to La Palma. The second most successful telescope type – Schmidt-Cassegrains – are the most successful for planetary imaging, where the long focal length that is a key characteristic of these telescopes lends itself particularly well to the narrow framing of planetary objects. Large cloud belts moving in from SW. SV550 80mm vs Askar 71F - posted in Refractors : Im looking for a refractor with a field flattener for atrophotography for around $700. 6 Red Askar 120 APO Triplet Refractor (3) £1,499. Does anyone have experience with this kind of design that they would share? Im concerned about the 45mm of viewing field that Page 1 of 2 - Askar 71F 70mm f/6. Askar 140 APO f/7 Triplet ED Refractor Telescope £2,098. The 140mm aperture gives this telescope an inherent advantage in light-gathering power, resolution, brightness, and contrast. I like that the rings and D plate fit in the case while installed, but I always separate them when mounting as its easier to place The Askar 103mm Apochromatic Triplet Refractor offers versatility and flexibility with the optional Askar 1x Flattener, Askar . Bringing you an innovative, feature-packed, high quality refractor, Askar introduces their SQA55! This impressive f/4. Tweet: About this product. 0x flattener and 0. The 120mm may not be quite the price-to-performance disruptor offering as say the 185 or 140 but even so it The TS APO is visibly cleaner in colour. The ASKAR has a 55 mm aperture, a 264 mm focal length, and an f/4. Buy DETAILS. A compact triplet 140mm Apo at an incredible initial price point, $1,999 in US for pre-order. Boasting an aperture of 130mm and a focal length of 1000mm, it's one of the larger refractors available on the market. But I gather V Askar V is a newly launched product concerning our customers’ needs. com has just updated their website with the specs of the new upcoming 130phq. The price of these two telescopes are pretty close, but there are of course a few differences. 5 Sextuplet Apo Lens / Astrograph # FMA180-Pro . I have an Eos adapter that doesn’t fit, a zwo 294mc that doesn’t I'll also mention that Askar sent me the scope to review with the option to purchase it and I've decided to buy it. The Askar 103APO is a 103mm aperture, 700mm focal length, and 6. The main object of this review. With a generous 72 mm aperture and a fast f/4. The large aperture of 185mm gives it an inherent advantage in terms of light ASKAR FRA400 Quintuplet refractor with 72mm aperture and f/5. 6x reducer as well as a Page 1 of 2 - Askar 71F 70mm f/6. 3. 4 APO Quintuplet Astrograph OTA is a high-performance optical tube assembly designed for astrophotography enthusiasts and professionals. The objective lens features an element of extra-low dispersion glass A 7" is not a small refractor and even if this 185 is more affordable, the mount needed is not going to be. 9 The reasoning for getting a new scope. After that the next shipment will be mid February or after The Askar 140APO is an ED APO OTA with 140mm aperture, 980mm focal length and f/7 Review -- New astrograph!Askar FMA230 - posted in Refractors : I just bought the Askar FMA230 but having few issues with not being able to get focus with my ASI178. Yup Just waiting for the Askar and SkyRover The Askar 65 mm f/6. System Light Dark What's new Search. 7 focal ratio, ideal for lunar, planetary, and deep sky imaging and visual observing Built-in field flattener ensures excellent optical performance across big 60mm image circle Page 2 of 9 - Askar 203mm APO coming! - posted in Refractors : Its a pity that they made F7 again. $1,199. The Askar 151PHQ is a quadruplet astrograph refractor and is the largest member of the PHQ line from Askar. The Askar 151PHQ is a large aperture refractor telescope with an f/7 focal ratio (151mm aperture and 1057mm focal length) and an impressive claimed 60mm imaging circle. . SharpStar is a Chinese telescope manufacturer known for producing high-quality astrophotography refractor telescopes. A Premium Astrograph Priced at $3499, the Askar 130PHQ is pitched as a premium astrograph with specifications to match. Sale Price: $1,799. This combination provides a high level of apochromatic performance for astroimaging. 20 USD Regular price $1,607. This enables the photographer to gather more light and present more details and brighter The Askar SQA85 Quintuplet Refractor! If you’re looking for a high-quality refractor that delivers sharp, highly detailed astrophotos, this Askar SQA85 is the perfect choice! Five internal lens elements work together to eradicate coma, field curvature, and any other aberrations that may be present, resulting in images with super fine, pinpoint stars. Featuring a 151mm (6") aperture and a 1057mm focal length for an f/7 focal ratio, the 151PHQ is designed to produce stunning flat field images of deep sky objects. Askar 107PHQ 107mm f/7 Quadruplet ED APO Astrograph OTA £2,099. I’ve been doing astrophotography for a year with a William Optics ZS 81. What makes the Askar 130PHQ stand out from its competitors is the simplicity with which you can get imaging: ease-of-use is built into the Askar 103 APO Triplet Refractor Askar 103 APO Triplet Refractor Regular price From $1,607. Askar ColourMagic 2" Super D2 Duo Narrowband Filter (OIII&SII) £320. 8”) Losmandy-style dovetail is compatible with a wide variety of equatorial mounts on the market today, and provides ample length to make balancing a breeze. And it’s the second longest-focal-ratio astrograph from the PHQ- family. Drew Evans | M31 Andromeda Galaxy | ASKAR SQA106 + 2400mc Pro full frame OSC Would like to buy a ZWO Askar 103mm scope Thanks Charles Funding Member. The aperture of 120mm gives it an inherent advantage in terms of light-gathering power, resolution and contrast, allowing the photographer to gather more light Page 4 of 22 - Askar 140 APO - posted in Refractors : People mentioned a scope like this for visual on a manual alt/az and if this were equal to my ES 127mm FCD100 triplet I would be doing just that with it. - posted in Refractors : Now heres a companion image (different target) taken that same night or soon afterwards. Transparency average, seeing initially good but declining. In the refractor's element structure, increasing the number of lens elements and designing lens combinations can effectively improve chromatic The Askar 203APO is an OTA with a 203mm aperture, a 1421mm focal length, and a native focal ratio of f/7, and employs special optical design to correct chromatic aberration, Building on the success of their triplet refractors, Askar has welcomed a 203 mm APO to the family! This powerful astrograph goes beyond that of any refractor at this price point. A cutting-edge refracting telescope modular design incorporating two objective lenses has an extender, flattener, reducer, and interchangeable 60mm and 80mm lenses. I already had the Touptek camera (rebranded by TS). Our Price: $4,399. Yes, I think overall the 107PHQ is a very good alternative to the Esprit 120ED. They don't even give a clue in their advertising blurb in the Vendor's section: " Askar 120APO adopts a triplet air-spaced APO lens design, including one piece of ED glass. 9 quadruplet refractor called the model 71F. See shipping choices & costs. Enrich your astrophotography experience with this precision instrument; compared to the FRA 600, this is more lightweight, compact, and suitable for outdoor observation. It offers the option of a 1. 6 Quintuplet Askar 120mm APO Triplet Refractor. 8x Reducer/ Flattener for 103 APO (2) £209. Well, let go of the relative hole, make F8-F9 as TEC used to do and adjust the color correction to the maximum in green and yellow, lowering the useless purple and get an excellent visual planetarium for an attractive price. This APO triplet with an ED lens for color correction is the smallest APO i’ve ever seen. 8 flattens the field cleanly right into the corners, even at full format. 2” rack-and-pinion focuser, M90-M54 and M54-M48 adapters, 2” adapter ring, and 1. They offer a range of refractor Page 1 of 4 - Askar V - posted in Refractors : I just saw a Youtube advert for yet another new release from Askar. Our Price: $299. 25”-2” adapter Includes mounting rings, Vixen-style dovetail, Askar 140 APO Refractor. The Askar FRA 400 f/5. The Askar 103APO promises to be that dream telescope for every astrophotographer. 8x and 0. Clearance: Askar 140 APO 140mm f7 Triplet Refractor Telescope 140APO CLN-1835 . Long story Askar telescopes was founded in 2000. , a Chinese optical manufacturer with a focus on innovative, accessible astrophotography telescope design. Page 1 of 13 - My all new Askar 107PHQ - posted in Refractors : Hi all, finally received the new Askar 107PHQ I was waiting for! I was really surprised by the weight and the massiv build! Overall quality seems to be very 203APO The Askar 203APO is a high-quality astrograph with an eight-inch aperture. The Askar 71F adopts a quadruplet air-spaced APO lens design, including one piece of ED glass, which can effectively reduce Page 2 of 2 - The overall quality of Askar quads compared to Takahashi. 6 is a professional apochromatic Petzval quintuplet with an aperture of 72mm and a corrected field of 44mm in diameter. The ASKAR FRA500 is a 5-element apo according to Petzval with 500 mm focal length, f/5. Optical Bench Test. 6 and 90 mm aperture. A pair of clamshell-style CNC-manufactured black tube rings tightly hold the OTA. Add to Wish List . The refractor came well-packed in a triple box. Credit: Askar. I contacted Askar before buying the FMA230 and they Askar 120 ED APO Triplet f/7 Refractor Telescope OTA £1,499. Vergeleken met zijn broers en zussen heeft de refractor met een brandpuntsafstand van 500 mm een opening van 90 mm (f/5. 0x flattener, and 0. The aperture of 140mm gives it an inherent advantage in terms of light-gathering power, resolution, brightness, and contrast, allowing the photographer to gather more light and present more details and brighter objects in the image. We may partially open the scope boxes to ensure that the scope has been inspected/certified by the manufacturer but we do not open the scope and inspect it again. It has a 20% larger effective aperture area than the 185APO and the limiting magnitude can reach 13. Click to Enlarge Image. Out of Stock. The telescope can be used with full-frame cameras, and the built-in Page 2 of 18 - Askar 185mm F7: First Impression including DPAC results - posted in Refractors : Thank you so much for doing this test. comes with some nice accessories too. ready for shipping in 3-7 days. It is natively compatible with most motorized focusers on the market including the ZWO The Askar APO series employs special optical designs and multiple lens elements to correct chromatic aberration, naturally providing higher-quality object details and color accuracy. 8 Objective lens Observation Report Askar 140 Apo. That's like offering at 100mm and a 109mm. Askar APO series refractors also employ special optical designs and multiple lens elements to Askar 103APO Refractor Telescope: A Leap Forward? In his cover article Dr. TianXingZhe | ic5146 | ASKAR SQA106 + ZWO ASI2600MC. 8x focal reducer. 5" Full Frame 0. The Askar 140 APO is a large aperture triplet refractor that meets the needs of discerning astronomers and astrophotographers. 0. The aperture of 103mm gives it an inherent advantage in terms of light-gathering power, resolution, brightness, and 185APO As a large aperture refractor, Askar 185APO fills the market vacancy, continues the high quality and cost-effectiveness of APO series telescopes, and provides a new choice for astronomical amateurs. Askar 140 APO Triplet Refractor. The overall package was close to 100 lbs. 9. They offer a range of refractor telescopes for astronomy enthusiasts ranging from deep-sky observers or imagers to planetary observers, all the way to wide-field imagers. The spot diagrams for the 0. I have a small amount of tilt, but it doesnt bother me too much and I havent really got the time to tune it out. These high quality refractors are produced by Jiaxing Rui Xing Optical Instrument Co. html The Askar 140APO is an OTA with a 140mm aperture, 980mm focal length, and f/7 native focal ratio. The Askar FMA180 Pro review - a very nice telescope for the size and price point. That said, I’m still looking for some guidance/advice to calm my nerves so figured I would reach out to this community. (first shipment expected at the end of Nov 2024) The Askar 203APO is an OTA with a 203mm aperture, a 1421mm focal length, and a native focal ratio of F7. I would be very hard-pressed to say that it is that far Page 3 of 4 - Askar SQA85 Quintuplet Refractor - posted in Refractors : Finally got a few hours to test the scope with my 2600mm (2 hours within the last 40days talk about new scope weather). Page 1 of 3 - Askar 103 APO - posted in Refractors : First light with my new Askar 103 APO and 0. Testing of Askar SQA55 vs WO RedCat51 - posted in Refractors : I recently received the new Askar SQA55 for testing - with a claim that its fully corrected up to 44mm, which should outperform my RedCat51 by far. It was double boxed with extra foam in its gigantic case. With its advanced quintuplet lens system, this apochromatic The Askar V Modular Refractor corrects well for full-frame cameras and for those using APS-C size sensors, the correction is near perfect, providing stunning results without compromising on clarity or resolution. My brother and I will be setting up the Askar 185 for planetary imaging and will share Mars, Jupiter, and some lunar pics. ready for shipping in 3-5 weeks. Telescopes. The Native F6. Askar 203 APO Triplet Refractor. " Another thing that caught my eye is the schematics that Askar posts for this particular model. 20 USD Unit price / per . facebook. 6. That is downright cheap for such a large apo. SKU: ASK-FRA400 . It comes out with a big innovation, which means it has not only two objective lens (60mm and 80mm), but also three accessories (reducer, flattener, and extender). The aperture of 140mm gives it an inherent advantage in terms of light-gathering power, resolution, brightness, and contrast, allowing Page 1 of 2 - Askar's APO refractors keep getting bigger - posted in Refractors : https://agenaastro. The 36% larger aperture increases light-gathering, resolution, brightness, and contrast. 00 USD Regular price $2,090. £2,098. As for the mount to be used: agreeing with other people mentioning you Askar 71F Flat-Field ED Refractor. I really enjoyed working with this combination of optics and filter, and their performance was impressive. The original Askar 0. Back Ordered . My little RedCat has been sitting on the shelf pretty much since I got a full frame astro camera. 5 Triplet Apo Lens / Guidescope # FMA135 . html I wonder if I partly gave Askar the idea for this, because when the 185 came out, I asked them if theyre gonna make an 8 one (there was no response) but I wonder also, if their APOs are gonna keep getting bigger With practicality and versatility in mind, the Askar 71F's weight and size are effectively controlled, making it easy to carry and use. It is natively compatible with most motorized focusers on the market including the ZWO FRA stands for refractor telescopes with integrated corrector element for a flat and corrected image field. Instruction of using the 185APO Askar 151PHQ Flat Field Quadruplet/Petzval APO Refractor. 7x Reducer for Askar FRA400 72mm & FRA500 90mm The Askar 203APO is 203mm aperture, 1421mm focal length refractor with a focal ratio of f/7. If the Askar 107PHQ performance is near Esprit 120 at about 1/2 of the price, this sounds like a pretty strong endorsement to me . 6 Reducer. In the refractor's element structure, increasing the number of lens elements and designing lens combinations can effectively improve chromatic aberration correction. pl looks very good - posted in Refractors : Today I received my Askar 140 triplet. By choosing the Askar 103APO, you will discover that high performance and affordability are not contradictory. Forums. Eyepieces used. Given the price point for this triplet, that sounds reasonable. The Askar 185APO adopts a triplet air-spaced APO lens design, including one piece of ED glass. Enough data to know its not Askar 120 APO misshaped stars - posted in Refractors : Hello everyone, This is my first post here. I have the chance to get a first light soon, but I can’t get any of my camera’s t ring threads to attach to any of the included adapters. Browse All Brands » ASKAR. The 2. This model is in the compact, wide-field refractor category, but a few things make it unique, like the variable aperture and the ability to switch from a nighttime astrophotography telescope to a manual daytime photography lens. Baader Hyperion Zoom 8-24mm. Browsing all these refractors on the market currently, many things come to mind when I want to buy one: 1. This was also clear to me due to the single ED element of the Askar. 20 USD Sale price From $1,607. I have no mount yet, I hesitate between a heavy-duty Rowan and the Losmandy AZ-8, not sure if I should get The Askar 185 APO f/7 Triplet Refractor is a versatile imaging and visual telescope with the option of a 1. 25x barlow configuration 10. Regular email updates will be provided until your order is delivered! Free shipping. 6 Quintuplet APO Astrograph (6) £1,109. e. 2. Shipping will be via the 103APO After a long preparation, we launch the new Askar 103APO, dedicated to enabling more amateurs to own a high-performance astrograph and explore the mysteries of the universe to their heart's content without worrying about the price. The original This FRA600 Quintuplet Refractor is built on a Petzval design, comprising a front triplet and rear doublet lenses, two pieces of which are ED glass. My Askar 185 showed excellent views of lunar and planetary details - unfortunately, my average seeing only supports about 350x-400x (on a good rare night). Differently from standard During the design phase of the Askar Triplet line, the objective was to create a cost-effective, large aperture refractor suitable for imaging purposes. We all dream of finding the perfect telescope that strikes a balance between affordability, optical performance, and versatility. For those who have them, is the ACL200 that much optically superior or better corrected than the FMA180? To me the focal length is basically a wash but is it worth almost double the price for the Askar introduces the brand-new 80PHQ refractive astrograph. This allows its 71 mm front aperture optics to provide an apochromatic image that you'll appreciate whether you're capturing vibrant nebulae or radiant galaxies. I wonder which corners have been cut to get it that low (and if the prices are correct). Celestron Askar 103 APO Triplet Refractor; Product code: ASKAR-103APO. It sits nicely between the Askar 140 APO and the Askar 185 APO, offering a wide aperture while maintaining portability and ease of use. ASKAR 203APO 203mm f/7 ED APO Triplet Apochromatic Refractor Telescope We will always try to keep at least one of these in stock. Maybe blow the tube out and some QC? First pic is rear lens right out of box with M48 adapter removed. in stock Check Page 1 of 2 - The new ASKAR SQA55 f4. The Askar 130PHQ comes with lots of useful Askar 120APO adopts a triplet air-spaced APO lens design, including one piece of ED glass. Askar 130PHQ four-element refractor with 130mm aperture and f/7. Out of Stock . In astrographs, the size of the aperture has a. Mr. In the lens there are 2 ED glasses for a good correction of chromatic aberration. Share. The objective lens includes two Extra Low Dispersion glass for a superb chromatic correction. 6 focal ratio, ideal for wide-field deep sky imaging Petzval design ensures flat field across big 66mm image circle, while two ED elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration Rotatable 4. Unfortunately, my first session with it resulted in some triangular-shaped stars. And it’s the second long-focal-ratio astrograph from the PHQ- family. At FLO, we check all our Askar The Askar 140APO is an OTA with a 140mm aperture, 980mm focal length, and f/7 native focal ratio. I wonder why Askar decided to offer a 203mm. Our #: T-AS-120APO. Page 1 of 4 - Askar 130PHQ from Sharpstar - posted in Refractors : In case you have not noticed askarlens. As the first long-focal-ratio Flatfield astrograph from Askar, 107PHQ is born with a special mission: All Sharpstar/Askar refractors undergo physical, mechanical and optical QC inspections at the factory, and an inspection checklist is included with each telescope. 8x reducer) Askar 71F focuser size? - posted in Refractors : I picked up an Askar 71f a couple of days ago and I’ve not been able to test it due to extremely cloudy and rainy conditions. Larry Carlino Askar 203 APO 203mm f/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope # 203APO . 95 . I picked the scope up from Agena Astro yesterday. Both 60mm & 80mm objective lenses include two elements of ED glass, which effectively controls chromatic aberration. 5” upcoming refractor from Askar. Askar FRA500 90mm f/5. Specifications SQA55 Parameters Aperture size 55mm Focal length 264mm Focal ratio f/4. https://agenaastro. 6), dus de Askar FRA500 past beter in de scenario’s van deep-sky imaging dan de Askar FRA400. 8 Reducer, or the Askar . The Askar 160 APO is a high-quality astrograph with triplet optics and a large aperture. 9 design and 490 mm focal length, this scope excels at imaging wider-field targets like the Andromeda Page 1 of 22 - Askar 140 APO - posted in Refractors : Time to start a thread on this new 5. Optical Quality: It's a quadruplet with 4 glass elements where one is an ED glass in front and another is a flattening element in the back. Review -- New astrograph!Askar FMA230 - posted in Refractors : I just bought the Askar FMA230 but having few issues with not being able to get focus with my ASI178. Building upon Askar's modular telescope design, the 103mm Apo has a removable body extension which is required when using the optional . Askar FMA180Pro 40mm f/4. 8 - posted in Refractors : The first light images with the ASKAR SQA55 and the ASI2600MC Duo. 5 , 275mm FL) but also double as a more portable sky imaging telescope when at F4. The Askar has a higher standard focal length, at nearly the same focal ratio as the Page 2 of 13 - My all new Askar 107PHQ - posted in Refractors : Thanks for the thorough review. html I wonder if I partly gave Askar the idea for this, because when the 185 came out, I asked them if theyre gonna make an 8 one (there was no response) but I wonder also, if their APOs are gonna keep getting bigger Quintuplet air-spaced SD glass Petzval astrograph, which can be used for astrophotography and daily photography. Askar has released this new line of small refractors called the FMA series. 25” and 2” visual adapters. Boasts a large performance combined with a simplistic look and can be customized to suit your configuration needs. Ordering and delivery I got the scope from TS and contacted them before, saying it was for a full-frame camera. Our Price: $1,499. I had initially narrowed Manufacturer: Sharpstar/Askar Price: $1695. ready for shipping in 24 h. Contiguous US Customers: All items we sell ship for free within the Contiguous US. Its a Petzval design with a 90mm objective lens, which gives a sharp 55mm field of view. 8 aperture. Petzval Optics and the Askar FRA500 - posted in Refractors : I looking for a new lightweight refractor telescope and the Askar FRA500 looks good. 7x Reducer for FRA400/500 The tiniest refractor setup. Not only this, but the SQA55 comes loaded with qualities such as an interchangeable lens/scope design, a dual Compared to its siblings, the 500mm-focal-length apochromatic refractor has an aperture size of 90mm (f/5. Mfg #: 120APO. Askar's latest addition to an already impressive line of telescopes, the 120 mm apochromatic triplet refractor offers versatility and flexibility with the optional Askar 1x Askar FRA500 - Pinched Optics? - posted in Refractors : Hi all! Assuming this is probably a common topic this time of year, and I tried to do as much research as possible (including reading prior threads) before posting this. Askar 2" Colour Magic C1 Duo Band (Ha/OIII) Filter (1) £95. 5mm (93x to 280x). Askar 103mm APO Refractor. Im very pleased with the results. The 151PHQ's imaging circle can cover large camera sensors, including full-frame and even medium format! Askar FMA180 Pro vs ACL200 - posted in Refractors : So Ive been looking at new widefield options, specifically either the FMA180 Pro or the ACL200 and cant decide. imaging smaller objects like galaxies). My Borg 90 FL which weighs in at less than any 80 and many 60s gives you an extra 10 mm of aperture over an 80 and is one of my most used go to scopes. It is an OTA with 103mm aperture, Askar 103 APO Refractor Telescope. Its apochromatic design ensures crisp, absolute images of the heliocentric system. The optics are also suitable for regular photography, The entire Askar 103APO tube is crafted using high-quality CNC machining, with anodized and surface spray paint treatment. we also will adding a 3x barlow and the Sunobserver eADC (electronic Atmospheric Askar really needs to look at their assembly procedure to eliminate these metal shavings. I would still judge it very good value for money, just Askar Apochromatic refractor AP 71/490 Flat-Field 71F OTA. Expanding Askar's excellent APO line further still is another large aperture option — the Askar 160APO Triplet Air-Spaced Refractor! Featuring ED glass, 160 Page 1 of 2 - Askar 103 APO vs Astrotech 102EDL - posted in Refractors : Im mostly looking for imaging use, trying to upgrade from a Zenithstar 71mm ED that Ive been using with an AZ-GTI, does anyone have experience with these scopes?. Sharpstar Optics introduceert de Askar FRA500 astrograaf, de jongste van de bekende FRA-familie, aan onze klanten. Askar SQA55 rotating during focusing. The Askar 72 mm Quintuplet APO Astrograph is a precision-crafted optical instrument tailored for astrophotography professionals. Add Apertura Bright Focus Mask for 60mm to 90mm Telescopes to your order + $24. In the autumn, I upgraded to a new telescope, the Askar 120 APO with a reducer. In the refractor's element structure, increasing the number of lens elements and designing lens combinations can effectively improve Askar FRA500 Questions - posted in Refractors : Hi everyone, I’m looking to replace my Esprit 80 with another refractor for AP. Askar FMA135 30mm f/4. A 210mm probably would have made more sense given they already have the 185. Over the past six months, I have been doing astrophoto. $ The Askar 71F Flat-Field refractor features a quadruplet air-spaced APO optical design with one ED element. The Askar 120APO is an apochromatic triplet refractor that offers high performance for a low price compared to other similarly-sized triplets on the market. Following their Askar 103 APO, Askar have released this new larger 120mm telescope with air-spaced triplet optics and an ED glass lens. It also has a greater limiting magnitude of 12. (More The new Askar 71F flat-field refractor with a focal length of 490 mm provides an f-ratio of f/6. , a Chinese optical manufacturer with a focus on innovative, Page 1 of 2 - Askar 185 APO visual performance review - posted in Refractors : Hello, fellow refractor enthusiasts! Attached is my preliminary review of the new Askar 185 triplet APO. 8 native focal ratios OTA. The FRA series is mainly used for astrophotography. Askar 120 APO Triplet Refractor. A 1x flattener, 0. It comes out with a big innovation, which means it has not only two objective lens (60mm and 80mm), but also three accessories (reducer, flattener, and Page 22 of 22 - Askar 140 APO - posted in Refractors : I see Askar has got a 203 APO too, but good luck with finding a GoTo mount for that. As luck had it, the skies were clear Askar 120 APO 120mm f/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope # 120APO ; Askar 120 APO 120mm f/7 Triplet Refractor Telescope # 120APO. While its aperture (lens diameter) is just 55mm, the optics pack a punch in The Askar 103APO is a 103mm aperture, 700mm focal length, and 6. Our Askar SQA106 f/4,8 Quintuplet Apochromat - posted in Refractors : First Light with the new ASKAR SQA106 f/4. Add Askar 2. The video is totally short on details, its 21secs of close up views of bits of a telescope, but one slide says Askar FRA 300 Pro + UFC + IMX410. Right now they consist of the FMA135, FMA180, and FMA230, each name is an indicator of their total Askar has released two new APO Triplet refractor telescopes - a 140mm and a 185mm f/7! The full range now includes: Askar 103 APO Triplet Refractor. No, the guys from Askar are still working for The Askar 120APO Is a Powerful, Modular, Triplet Refractor. View cart Checkout. cmibextid=WC7FNe Denis Askar 203 APO Triplet Refractor £7,990. Product Size Diagram. a handle, an Askar 400mm Losmandy dovetail plate, an aluminum box,a manual. With its precision-engineered apochromatic optics, this Page 2 of 4 - New Sharpstar/Askar 185 APO - posted in Refractors : Prices I find in Europe: at Robtic 6750 euro, 1000 euro more expensive at Teleskop Service. So you can All Sharpstar/Askar refractors undergo physical, mechanical and optical QC inspections at the factory, and an The TS APO is visibly cleaner in colour. 8, 264 mm focal length telescope is fitted with five internal lens elements for super fine detail within your images. 6 focal ratio, ideal for wide-field imaging of the deep sky Petzval design ensures flat field across 44mm image circle, while two ED elements virtually eliminate chromatic aberration Rotatable 3” rack-and-pinion focuser, M68-M48 adapter, 2” adapter ring, and 1. The Askar 185APO is an OTA with a 185mm aperture,1295mm focal length, and f/7 native focal ratio. Askar 160 APO Refractor. This is particularly so for deep-sky imaging, where apochromatic refractors have an even greater share. The sliding draw tube helps keep it more compact than a typical 7 scope would be normally. Photographically it looks good. The V80 lens has a native focal ratio of f/6. Askar has set you up for success with the numerous accessories included within this package. Product description; Specifications; FAQ: Out of stock due 10-15 working days: Add to Basket. You are going to need something with a 60+ lbs payload minimum for a 7". 6), so the Askar FRA500 can better fit into the scenarios of deep-sky imaging than the Askar FRA400 (i. It is also Binoviewer friendly. 160 mm Air-Spaced ASKAR FRA600 Quintuplet refractor with 108mm aperture and f/5. $ 830. As a large aperture refractor, Askar 185APO fills the market vacancy, continues the high quality and cost-effectiveness of APO series telescopes, and provides a new choice for astronomical amateurs. With a large image circle of 44mm, the Askar 71F is a highly capable imaging telescope. Page 1 of 2 - Askar's APO refractors keep getting bigger - posted in Refractors : https://agenaastro. The Askar 130PHQ is an impressive sight! Credit: Lee Pullen. 6x Focal Reducer/Flatteners. 4" dual-speed rack & pinion focuser is precise and rigid. 25”-2” adapter Includes mounting rings, Askar 140 APO Triplet Refractor. Page 1 of 2 - Askar 185 APO short review - posted in Refractors : First impression taking it out of the case is how light and small the scope is for a 185. More Info . TS says they check all ASKAR optics before sending them out. In astrographs, the size of the aperture has a significant impact on observability and image quality. cograph-71f. Write a Review. I have been using the same setup, Looking for a high-quality refractor to produce sharp, detailed astroimages? Look no further than the Askar SQA106!This brand new astrograph houses five inte Page 4 of 9 - Askar 203mm APO coming! - posted in Refractors : OK, and this is going to get me labeled as a Borg fanboy, we are again in basic agreement. I have not been able to test the Askar visually due to the bad weather. Askar's latest addition to an already impressive line of telescopes, the 103mm Apochromatic triplet refractor offers versatility and flexibility with the optional Askar 1x Flattener, Askar . The Esprit performs very well, but it’s a bit on the heavy side for setting up and tearing down each time. (coming mid august apparently) retail price from agena is $3,490 Really quite good specs for the price. Askar introduces the brand-new 80PHQ refractive astrograph. 0x flatteners reveal that on-axis sharpness is not optimal; however, round stars are consistently maintained across the field of view (FOV). 9 focal ratio, FRA stands for refractor telescopes with integrated corrector element for a flat and corrected image field. 00 USD Unit price / per . The aperture of 120mm gives it an inherent advantage in Askar telescopes was founded in 2000. Thanks for the positive feedback. I chose the FMA230 for some precise autoguiding (in Page 1 of 4 - Askar New Cost Effective Telescope--Askar 103APO! - posted in Vendor and Group Announcements: Enable GingerHello everyone! We launched the new Askar 103APO. 99 Our Price: $1,999. Notify me when back in stock: Ask a Question Add To Wishlist Send To Friend. html. 75x reducer and 1. 00. RRP: $ 1,270. £5,049. 00 Add Askar FRA600 vs Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED - posted in Refractors : Hi Ive been looking at these two refractors for my next upgrade, but Im wondering which is the best if one can say that. 5 Quadruplet Astrograph (1) £1,349. With wonderful optical design, the FRA600 astrograph provides a 66mm image circle to e Pump it up! Beef up your astronomical imaging experience with this next-level optical instrument. 8 For this session, I used an New Askar SQA106 along with the ZWO 2600MC Duo and the new Optolong L-PARA Duo filter. The 103 APO f/6. (41x to 123x) Fujiyama Ortho 5mm (196x) Baader Hyperion zoom 2. A quick search online suggested that Page 1 of 8 - The Brand New Askar 151PHQ - posted in Refractors : Hi all! Very surprised that there is still no topic on the forum dedicated to this telescope - Askar 151PHQ It seems that Askar made really great product with nice features for their price. $ 930. The Askar 71F is an OTA with an aperture of 71mm, a focal length of 490mm, and a native focal ratio of F6. 00 USD Sale price $2,090. 00 Add to Basket. 8x and 1. The lenses are assembled in two groups: an air-spaced triplet on the front and a correcting doublet towards the focus. The Askar 160APO Triplet Air-Spaced Refractor gives you more than just apochromatic optical performance and a sizeable refractor aperture; with a fully featured focuser built to match the expansive optics, retractable optical tube, and a host of other accessories that will provide you with a premium experience right out of the box. 8x reducer: Page 1 of 9 - Askar 203mm APO coming! - posted in Refractors : Retail price 7799 USD. 00 Our price: $ 980. Unlike traditional refractors, the quadruplet design does not require a separate field flattener and you do not need to calculate precise backfocus. Askar FRA300 60mm f/5 Petzval Astrograph (2) £995. Manufacturer: Sharpstar/Askar Price: $1695. The orange accents add a bright and eye-catching touch, presenting a stylish and elegant overall appearance. Model: askar_203_apo Part Number: 203APO. Askar's telescopes include refractors for both visual and imaging use, including the configurable telescope the Askar V. 9 Focal Ratio delivers very good image quality for both astrophotography and visual astronomy. Askar 151PHQ 151mm f/7 Quadruplet Flat Field Refractor # 151PHQ . Users can choose and adapt accessories according to their needs in focal lengths. Our Price: $7,799. Using the 160APO Retractable Lens Tube (for eyepiece observation, 1. 8 Triplet Refractor is a highly versatile astrograph and visual telescope. It's only 20% more light than the 185. The V comes with a scaled 360° rotator and finder base, as well as 1. Impressive features! Credit: Askar. The Askar 90 mm Quintuplet APO Astrograph is a cutting-edge telescope designed for astrophotography enthusiasts and professionals. The Askar 130PHQ comes with lots of useful adapters. Both are priced similarly, with the Askar being a triplet with likely FPL-51 glass equivalent while the Astrotech is a doublet Askar 103 APO is a Triplet air-spaced refractor telescope. Askar Fra 440 vs ZWO FF65 - posted in Refractors : Hi, I’m in the middle of these two, first I was quite sure to buy Askar but starting from today zwo is in Black Friday with a good price but I didn’t find any information about it. Akar 160 APO Dimensions . The Askar SQA55 is currently listed at Agena Astro for $795. It is also Askar has designed the V refractor to have an exchangeable lens system. I chose the FMA230 for some precise autoguiding (in 55. Askar’s New 120 APO-This new refractor offers a generous The Askar 103APO is a triplet apochromatic refractor, meaning it uses three lenses to fully correct for chromatic aberration, or color fringing around bright objects like stars. Askar V 60mm / 80mm Telescope Askar V 60mm / 80mm Telescope Regular price $2,090. Farmer24 - Today, 07:58 PM Askar FRA400 Quintuplet APO Refractor . This design supports high-quality visual observation. The Z. Boasting an aperture of 130mm and a focal length of 1000mm, it’s one of the larger refractors available on the market. c-telescope. Cart 0 item(s) in your cart Total: £0. The 300 mm (11. Baader. Askar 185 APO Triplet Refractor. I’d also like to try some imaging from a remote site (1 hour drive away) so would like a more portable refractor. With an f/6. It shows exactly what I expected. Optically-matched reducers and flatteners are available for all models. With the V60 lens, the native focal ratio is f/6 and the focal length is 360mm. ASKAR 140APO f/7 Triplet ED APO Apochromatic Refractor Telescope One item is available now from stock. Askar 80 PHQ Flatfield F7. Askar Apochromatic refractor AP 40/180 FMA180PRO OTA. The Askar 71F features quadruplet (four lenses) air-spaced optics with an ED glass lens that provides a flat-field, 44mm, full-frame imaging circle with minimal chromatic aberration. 9 Quadruplet Flat-Field Astrograph - posted in Refractors : Just ordered one, any thoughts on it? Seems like a pretty good deal for only $599. Free US Shipping. 2x extender give you a total of six different optical configurations. To further ensure chromatic aberration is not an issue, one The Askar APO series employs special optical designs and multiple lens elements to correct chromatic aberration, naturally providing higher quality object details and color accuracy. V Askar V is a newly launched product concerning our customers’ needs. Askar 0. Back Ordered On order with the supplier. Log in Register. Add to Cart. Askar 32 mm f/4 Guide Scope - Black/Silver. cTacki5kYpjCZsFU The Askar V is a modular apochromatic triplet refractor system featuring interchangeable 60mm & 80mm objectives and three different correctors. I like both the SV550 and the 71f, but Im open to other refractors in this price range. Askar Apochromatic refractor AP 50/200 ACL200 OTA. Holding this Askar refractor in place is the integrated tube ring. 0x Flattener and both 0. Askar Apochromatic refractor AP 55/264 SQA55 OTA. Askar 151PHQ Overview. My Account XMAS GIFT IDEAS; Brands. 25 and a focal length of 500mm. Refractor Telescopes; Smart Telescopes; Reflector Telescopes; Dobsonian Telescopes; Catadioptric Telescopes; Solar Telescopes; Spotting Telescopes; Go-To & Computerized Telescopes; Binocular Telescopes; Telescope Optical Tubes; Beginner Telescopes; The Askar SQA85 is a premium quality quintuplet air-spaced SD glass Petzval Astrograph that can do The Askar FRA500 is a compact beginner refractor telescope with an aperture of 90mm, a focal length of 500mm, and a focal ratio of f/5. 5kg and the gross weight is 3kg (including the tube rings Askar 140 triplet from teleskopy. 5-3. £7,990. This one gives you an idea Page 1 of 3 - Best Quality Apo Refractor for the price - posted in Refractors : Hello all, Recently Ive been looking for a new refractor to replace the old ed80 Ive had for a while now. Telescopes, Astronomy, Binoculars Askar 120 APO Triplet - posted in Refractors : Lots of talk regarding the newest Askar APO offerings. Dire reviews one of Askar’s newest releases, a 71mm f/6. The Askar 71F OTA weighs only 2. Askar FRA400 72mm f/5. Facebook link https://m. It utilizes ED glass and yields high contrast images with pinpoint stars when imaging across a full frame imaging sensor. The Askar 140APO is an ED APO OTA with 140mm aperture, 980mm focal length and f/7 native focal ratio. In Stock. nhgw bjojd nibyk ngz zxoxs spglw qcbrej ibfwt hjkh dtoxt