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Telescope-Refracting Telescopes-Askar V 60mm and 80mm Triplet Refractor

Name: Telescope-Refracting Telescopes-Askar V 60mm and 80mm Triplet Refractor
SKU: 17082
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Original price was: $847.50.Current price is: $339.00.

Explore the cosmos with Askar V 60mm & 80mm Triplet Refractors. Order now for stunning starry views and adventures!

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Overview

You Get Two Refractors in One with the Modular Askar V!

The Askar V is an innovative refracting telescope that utilizes a modular
design that includes two objective lenses! Included with this triplet APO
refractor are exchangeable 60mm and 80mm lenses as well as a reducer,
flattener, and extender. With these included components, you can pick and
choose your setup to meet your focal length needs! Both lenses include a
triplet APO design, two of which are ED glass. This design effectively
eliminates chromatic aberration and increases image clarity. The Askar V is
simple in design and generous in performance. With an aesthetically pleasing
ivory white and silver color scheme, the Askar V refractor has a cool and
elegant design that reflects exquisite craftsmanship and quality. Check out
our review article here, as well as our review video below!

Askar has designed the V refractor to have an exchangeable lens system. With
the V60 lens, the native focal ratio is f/6 and the focal length is 360mm. The
V80 lens has a native focal ratio of f/6.25 and a focal length of 500mm. The V
comes with a scaled 360° rotator and finder base, as well as 1.25” and 2”
visual adapters. This design supports high-quality visual observation.
Additionally, the multifunctional handle allows the refractor to be more
portable and provides an easier connection to a Vixen-style finder base and
other compatible accessories. This refracting telescope is a highly
cost-effective choice whose advantage of multi-function caters to all level
amateur astronomers. Whether you are new to astronomy or an experienced
amateur, you will find something to suit your needs with the Askar V!

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What Does Our Team Think?

“This is the ultimate versatile imaging refractor. Being able to image
from 270mm all the way up to 600mm in focal length through a single
telescope is like having a zoom lens for astrophotography. I loved that
if I wanted to capture something very wide I could simply attach the
reducer and the 60mm objective lens. If I wanted to get up a bit closer,
I’d easily add the focal extender and the 80mm objective lens. On top of
versatility, the build quality and image quality produced by this
refractor are also impressive. I had a great time using this telescope
and was very impressed.”

– Teagan G., High Point Scientific Gear Expert

V60 & V80 Lens Specifications

Specification	V60	V80
Aperture:	60mm	80mm
Focal Length:	360mm	500mm
Focal Ratio:	f/6	f/6.25
Distance from 2″ Adapter to the Focal Plane:	150mm	139.7mm
Total Length:	12.5″	16.2″ retracted/18.9″ extended
Total Weight:	6.31 lb.	7.58 lb.

Swap Perspectives in a Snap!

A complete conversion of the Askar V for your framing goals can be done in
just four short steps! Simply remove the front objective lens and rear
corrective element, attach the second front section, set your corrective
element of choice at the mark matching the installed lens, and then connect it
to the back of the Askar V to complete your imaging system overhaul! Changing
your corrective element between the focal extender, focal reducer, and field
flattener only is even easier still — just remove the currently
installed corrective element, ensure the one you want to swap is set for the
installed main lens, and swap!

Graphic depicting step one changing the Askar V's lenses

Remove Objective and Corrective Element

Graphic depicting step two of changing the Askar V's lenses

Install Second Objective

Graphic depicting step three of changing the Askar V's lenses

Adjust Corrective Element

Graphic depicting step four of changing the Askar V's lenses

Install Corrective Element

Learn About the Included Askar V Accessories!

Included in the Askar V package are three accessories specifically designed
for the Askar V modular refractor: a reducer, flattener, and extender. The
rear end of each accessory has M48 and M54 adapters with a 2″ built-in filter
thread and a standard backfocus of 55mm. Learn more about these three
accessories below.

Askar V , shown with both lenses and all the corrective elements, with examples of all six different focal lengths available through this scope shown

Dual Objectives, Six Different Perspectives
This single Askar V kit brings you
six different takes on the night sky, with its unique dual
objective design and three corrective elements. To ensure you get vibrant
and crisp views through all of these varied perspectives, both the 60mm and
80mm lenses feature air-spaced triplet APO optical designs with two ED
elements per lens. So regardless of whether you tune your Askar V for speed,
wide field imaging, or longer focal length, rest assured that you’ll get
great optical performance! For a deeper dive on the different perspectives
you can see through this six-in-one scope, be sure to check out our
review of the Askar V and its different configurations!

Askar V Reducer
When you use the Askar V reducer, you can effectively reduce exposure time
and expand the field of view to meet your astrophotography requirements. The
reducer coupled with V60 objective lens will provide a focal length of
270mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.5. When using the reducer
with the V80 objective lens, the focal length is 384mm, and the focal ratio
is increased to f/4.8. The V reducer unlocks further performance from the
Askar V, bringing more convenience and possibilities for wide-field deep sky
astrophotography.

Askar V Flattener
Askar has designed the V flattener to improve field curvature and edge
quality while reducing aberrations. With the 60mm objective lens, the focal
length remains 360mm and the focal ratio is f/6. When using the 80mm
objective lens, the focal length changes to 495mm and the focal ratio
becomes f/6.18. The V flattener helps you obtain clearer photos. It is an
indispensable tool to add to your high-quality photography setup.

Askar V Extender
The Askar V extender illustrates Askar’s none-stop innovation spirit and
fulfills a part of the market vacant. The V extender, when used with the
60mm objective lens has a focal length of 446mm and a focal ratio is f/7.43.
When using it with the 80mm objective lens, the focal length is 600mm and
the focal ratio is f/7.5. It supports connection to both included objective
lenses, and the effective extension of the focal length will allow for
clearer images and more details to be visible.

Image of all the accessories included with the Askar V

Comprehensive Kit
In addition to the Askar V’s unique set of two main lenses and three
corrective elements (reducer, extender, and flattener), a host of essentials
are included in this package as well! To attach the scope to your mount an
11.8″ V-style dovetail bar comes attached to the included scope ring. For
supporting equipment, a traditional finder shoe is included as well as an
accessory mount/handle top bar for your extra gear connection needs. For
supporting both threaded cameras and barrel connection equipment, a 2″/
1.25″ visual-gear-style combo adapter has been included, as well as a
360° camera rotator which makes adjusting your framing simple! All of
this packs away in the included sturdy fabric case for safe storage and
travel!