Sharpstar-Askar

The Askar 0,8x Reducer - Corrector for the 185mm f7 Triplet APO turns the 185 mm APO into a fast Astrograph.

• designed for the Askar 185APO
• brings the focal ratio down to f5.6
• suitable for full frame cameras

The Askar 1.0x corrector for the 185mm f7 Triplet APO provides a very good image quality across the entire field of view.

• developed for the Askar 185APO
• provides very good image quality across the entire field of view
• suitable for full-frame cameras

The Askar 185APO is an apo refractor with 185 mm aperture, 1295 mm focal length and a focal ratio of 1:7 with many practical features.

• Aperture 185 mm - Focal length 1295 mm - Focal ratio f/7
• Triplet objective with one ED element
• Stable 3,5" RAP focuser with micro reduction, 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 clamps with dovetail bar (Losmandy) and carrying handle
• Two finder shoes

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

This long focal ratio flatfield apochromat support 60 mm image circle and does not need calculations for backfocus. If the image is sharp, the field is flat.

• 130 mm aperture, 1000 mm focal length, f/7.7
• Petzval like, self flattening design with two ED elements
• 3.4" dual speed focuser
• 2" and 1.25" receptacles, M68, M54 and M48 threads
• Retractable dew shield
• Losmandy style dovetail bar
• Handle
• Vixen type finder base