Sharpstar-Askar

Askar´s filter drawer allows filter changes to as little as 18 mm and provides maximum versatility for astrophotography.

•  Connections at the telescope side: T2 (M42x0.75), M48x0.75 and M54x0.75 female thread - all adapters included
•  Connections on camera side: T2, M48x0.75 and M54x0.75 male thread - all adapters included
•  Inserts for mounted 1.25" and 2" filters included
•  Inserts for unmounted 31 mm, 36 mm and 50 mm filters included in scope of delivery
•  Height of the filter changer only 18 mm (without external thread)
•  The set consists of 10 parts - filters are not included in the scope of delivery
•  The filter holder is securely fixed in the base body with magnetic force

This off-axis guider from ASKAR convinces with a versatile adaptation for almost all telescopes and cameras - usable up to full frame format.

•  Connections at the telescope side: M54x0.75, M48x0.75 and T2 (M42x0.75) female thread
•  Connections at the camera side: M54x0.75, M48x0.75 and T2 (M42x0.75) male thread
•  Three orientations of the camera to the off-axis guider are possible
•  The optically effective length of the OAG is 19.5 mm, the external thread on the camera side does not count.
•  Sufficient space for a filter wheel or filter drawer between OAG and the camera, also for correctors with 55 mm working distance
•  Side mount 1.25" connector and T2 male thread with fine focusing - always a sharp guiding star
•  Large 10x10 mm prism for a large field for the autoguider
•  Prism with prism holder can be adjusted for best possible illumination

FMA180 pro is a compact astrograph for astrophotography with more integrated functions and a more dedicated design.

• Two ED glasses apochromat with built-in corrector
• 180 mm focal length
• 40 mm aperture gather enough light for a fast system
• 44 mm image circle supports full frame sensors
• 360° rotator allows easy image composition
• Internal focusing for high stability
• M48 camera conection with 55 mm back focus
• Mounting with Vixen style dovetail plate or finder base bracket
• Comes with finder shoe
• Only 0.8 kg weight
• OAG, cameras and mount are for demonstration purposes and are not included.

The adapter enables the connection of photo accessories with M48 thread to the FMA 180 telephoto lens

• Connection at the telescope side: M42x0.75 female thread
• Connection at camera side: M48x0.75 male thread
• Working distance from M48 thread: 55 mm

The Askar 120APO is a 120 mm aperture, 840 mm focal length, and f/7 native focal ratio apo refractor with many useful features and two corrector options.

• Aperture 120 mm - focal length 840 mm - focal ratio f/7
• Triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.3" RAP focuser with dual speed, 360° rotation and 100 mm travel
• Sufficient working distance for observing with 2" accessories and for photography
• Flattener and reducer (0.8x) available
• CNC tube rings with Vixen GP style dovetail bar and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes
• With optical test by Teleskop-Service on the optical bench (autocollimation) - star test extrafocal, intrafocal and focal as well as Ronchi test and report - so you have a 100% tested telescope

This flattener is designed for the Askar 103APO and corrects curvature and coma.

• Designed for the Askar 120APO
• Corrects curvature and cona
• Screwed to the focuser
• Camera-side threads M54x0.75 and M48x0.75
• 55 mm backfocus from the base of the M48 thread

This reducer effectively shortens the exposure time and significantly increases the field of view.

• Designed and optimized for the Askar 120mm f/7 APO
• Reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.8 to 672 mm
• Screwed to the focuser
• Camera-side threads M54x0.75 and M48x0.75
• 55 mm backfocus from the base of the M48 thread

The Askar 203APO is one of the largest apochromatic refractors from series production - a powerful refractor for your observatory

• Aperture 203 mm - focal length 1421 mm - focal ratio f/7
• Air-spaced triplet APO objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.5" RAP focuser with speed reduction and 100 mm travel
• Working distance suitable for photo correctors and 2? accessories for observation
• Suitable for EAF motorized focus
• Two finder shoes - 1x for finder - 1x for mini guide scope

The Askar 160APO is an apo refractor with 160 mm aperture, 1120 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/7 with many practical features.

• Aperture 160 mm - focal length 1120 mm - focal ratio f/7
• Air-spaced triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.5" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotator and 100 mm drawtube travel
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories and for photography
• CNC tube rings with dovetail bar (Losmandy) and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes

The Askar 1.0x corrector for the 160 mm f/7 triplet apo provides a very good image quality across the entire field of view.

• developed for the Askar 160APO
• provides very good image quality across the entire field of view
• suitable for full-frame cameras

The Askar 140APO is an apo refractor with 140 mm aperture, 980 mm focal length and a focal ratio of f/7 with many practical features.

• Aperture 140 mm - Focal length 980 mm - Focal ratio f/7
• Triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3.5" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotation connection and 100 mm adjustment travel
• Sufficient working distance for observation with 2" accessories and for photography
• Flattener and two reducers available (0.8x)
• CNC tube rings with dovetail bar (Losmandy style) and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes

The Askar 1.0x corrector for the 140mm f7 Triplet APO provides a very good image quality across the entire field of view.

• developed for the Askar 140APO
• provides very good image quality across the entire field of view
• suitable for full-frame cameras