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Telescope-Refracting Telescopes-Askar 120APO Triplet Air-Spaced Refractor

Name: Telescope-Refracting Telescopes-Askar 120APO Triplet Air-Spaced Refractor
SKU: 16737
Availability: InStock

Original price was: $1,499.00.Current price is: $299.80.

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Overview

The Askar 120APO Is a Powerful, Modular, Triplet Refractor

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 Flattener and the Askar 0.8x Reducer. Building upon Askar’s modular telescope design, the 120 mm APO has a removable body extension which is required when using an optional binoviewer for visual use, making this a choice scope for a versatile imaging system.

Utilizing ED glass, the Askar 120 mm apochromatic triplet refractor yields high contrast images with pinpoint stars across a full frame imaging sensor. Askar’s 120 mm of aperture comes in at a focal ratio of f/7 with 840 mm of focal length. Add the 0.8x reducer and you are now imaging at a focal length of 672 mm. Couple this with CNC machined rings, a vixen style dovetail bar, slotted top rail for a guide scope and guide camera, and a 3.3″ dual speed 10:1 focuser you’ll see why Askar’s 120 mm APO is a fantastic option for any astrophotographer looking to get a premium refractor! The Askar 120APO weighs 14.3 pounds when the rings and dovetails are attached–meaning you can use this on nearly all the latest computerized equatorial mounts or even robust alt/az mounts for visual use. In addition to all these features, Askar’s modular body design affords you the ability to use binoviewers for visual use.

Packed with features, the Askar 120APO is a cut above the rest!

For a true understanding of what makes this telescope a candidate for the astrophotographers dream refractor, take a look at the list below of the Askar 120’s impressive features.

Let’s Talk Optics
With an aperture of 120 mm and a focal length of 840 mm, the Askar 120APO has a focal ratio of f/7. The optics are configured in a triplet, air-spaced, apochromatic design, with one lens made of extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to limit chromatic aberration.

Quality Through and Through
The Askar 120APO includes everything we love about refractor design. The Dual speed 10:1 ratio focuser allows for precise focus control when using the scope visually or with an optional bahtinov mask (sold separately). The included handle atop the CNC rings is designed to fit guide scopes, finder scopes, and other accessories utilizing a synta style finder shoe. Askar has included two additional synta brackets atop the large 3.3″ rack & pinion dual speed focuser, providing ample room to add all mountable accessories for a successful imaging rig. Askar includes a 2″ and 1.25″ adapter for using diagonals, eyepieces, and other 2″ or 1.25″ barreled accessories. The 290 mm Vixen-style dovetail is double-mounted to the CNC rings ensuring a stable connection to your equatorial mount and the adjustable dew shield prevents hours lost under clear skies by shielding the ED optics from settling moisture.

Optical Versatility
On top of Askar’s mindful build quality, they have certainly considered the need for versatility in an imaging refactor. Askar offers their Askar 1x Flattener for those who want to photograph nebulae and galaxies at the full 840 mm focal length while maximizing resolution from their imaging system. Next, Askar offers their Askar 0.8x Reducer, transforming the f/7 refractor into a faster imaging system. This is a great combination of resolution and light gathering power, especially for the cameras with smaller to medium sized pixels (2.3um – 3.76um).

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Paul C. Verified Buyer – 29 September 2024

I’ve been using the Askar 120 for a little over a month now with my Asi533MM Pro camera. Images are sharp corner to corner and stars are perfect. Have both the 1X flattener and the .8 reducer which give me two useful focal lengths, Lots of mounting spots on the tube for guide camera and other gear. Don’t know what else I could ask for in this inst

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