Telescopes

The ASKAR APO 72 mm f/5.6 quintuplet apochromat from Sharpstar is optimized for astrophotography with high resolution cameras

• Aperture 72 mm
• Focal length 400 mm / focal ratio f/5.6
• 5-element quintuplet design with corrector in tube
• Two ED glasses in the objective for very good correction of the chromatic aberration
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• 140 mm working distance for visual observation or focal length reduction
• Stable 3" dual-speed RAP focuser with 360° rotation
• 2" and 1.25" receptacles as well as M68x1 external thread for screw adaptations
• Long adapter from M68 to M48x0.75 camera connection is included in delivery (with 2" filterthrad)
• Flexible GP/EQ5 style dovetail bar with photo tripod connection and carrying handle with flexible slotted hole
• Finder shoe for standard finder holder
• Including inspection check list of the manufacturer

The ASKAR APO 60 mm f/5 Quintuplet Apochromat from Sharpstar is optimized for wide field astrophotography with high resolution cameras

• aperture 60 mm
• focal length 300 mm / focal ratio f/5
• 5-element quintuplet design with corrector in the tube
• ED glass in the lens for very good correction of chromatic aberration
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction
• Working distance optimized for photography - e.g. with cameras with 55mm flange focal length
• Stable 2.5" RAP focuser with micro reduction and 360° rotation
• M54x0.75 , M48x0.75 and T2 adapter included for easy camera adaption
• Internal thread for 2" filter available
• Flexible GP/EQ5 level Dovetail bar with photo tripod connection and carrying handle with flexible oblong hole
• Viewfinder shoe for standard viewfinder bracket

With the FMA180 Askar has created a triplet APO refractor with unique visual and photographic applications

• With just a few simple steps, the APO telephoto lens can be transformed into a compact astronomical telescope, a guide scope or a powerful spotting scope for landscape observation.
• Aperture 40 mm
• Air-spaced triplet ED lens for almost pure color image
• Photographic focal length 180 mm (with corrector) - focal ratio f/4.5
• 2" filter thread in front of the objective for nebula filters
• Focal length for observation 220 mm
• The photographic field of view is up to full frame size
• Precise helical focuser on the lens for accurate focusing - with locking mechanism
  T2 camera connection with 55 mm working distance (when used as telephoto lens)
• Weight only 395 grams
• Can easily be attached to the telescope instead of the finder
• Fits on any ball head - also ideal for mobile astrophotography with photo trackers like the Sywatcher Adventurer
• Ideally suitable also as mini guide telescope
• The FMA180 can be converted into a compact spotting scope for observation in just a few steps

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

The 107PHQ is a transportable APO refractor for astrophotography with corrected field of view up to full frame sensor and for observation up to the highest magnification range.

• Aperture 107 mm - focal length 740 mm - focal ratio f/7
• 4-element Petzval system with color-correct triplet objective and a corrector lens built into the optical tube
• Stable 3.4" RAP focuser with micro-reduction and 360° rotation - adjustment range 110 mm
• Sufficient working distance for observing with 2" accessories and for photography
• Besides 1.25" and 2" the apo offers M48, M54, M68 and M86 threads for screw adaptions
• 44 mm image circle with full illumination and correction allow the use of large sensors with high resolution
• CNC tube rings with Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bar and carrying handle
• Finder shoe for standard finder and mini guiding telescopes available
• High quality carrying case for optimal protection of the telescope
• Each Quadruplet Apo is inspected and its optics tested before shipping - you get an optimally adjusted telescope for successful photography and observation from the very beginning.