Askar 120APO apochromatic telescope

Discover the Askar 120APO

The Askar 120APO combines precision optics, meticulous mechanical design and great versatility, making it the perfect choice for demanding astronomy enthusiasts. Designed for visual observation and astrophotography, this telescope guarantees clear, colorful images, comfortable handling and unique styling, giving you a window on the universe.

Technical specifications

• Opening : 120 mm - Gathers 36 % more light than model 103APO for brighter, more detailed images.
• Focal length : 840 mm, offering a native focal ratio of f/7, reducible to f/5.6 with the 0.8x accessory.
• Optics : Triplet APO air-gap lens with ED glass for optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
• Optical tube :
  • Total length 722 mm with retracted fog shield, 804 mm with extended fog shield.
  • Optical tube weight: 5.7 kg; total weight (with rings and dovetail): 6.5 kg.
• Rear thread : 2"/1.25" visual adapters for extended compatibility with various accessories.

Optional accessories

• Reducer 0.8x : Lowers the focal ratio to f/5.6, widening the field of view and reducing exposure time, ideal for capturing nebulae, star clusters and fast-moving celestial objects.
• Corrector 1x : Maintains the focal ratio at f/7 while correcting field curvature and coma for sharp stars right to the edge of the image.
• Losmandy plate: Available as an option for compatibility with various equatorial mounts.

Tune-up and Flexibility

• Focus: Dual-speed 3.3" rack-and-pinion eyepiece holder, featuring a high-precision 10 cm stroke scale and anti-reflective interior.
• Rotator : High-precision 360° rotator at the rear of the focuser with reinforced locking screw for optimized adjustment and protection of rotation angles.
• Two bases for researchers, installed on either side of the focuser, making it easy to add accessories without dismantling.

Design and portability

• CNC-machined aluminum tube, anodized and surface-painted for an elegant finish (ivory tube with orange accents).
• Retractable tube design for optimum portability with retractable mist guard and locking screws for added stability.
• Multifunctional 60 mm handle also serves as a base for a finder.
• Lightweight tube rings (total 780 g) with butterfly screws for easy opening and closing, and a raised base for optimum mounting space.
• Mounted on a 290 mm Losmandy dovetail, compatible with most equatorial mounts.

Conclusion

The Askar 120APO is a high-precision astrograph that combines advanced optics, compact design and versatile features to enhance your observing and astrophotography experience. Whether for deep-sky imaging or visual observations, this instrument offers the quality and flexibility needed to explore the universe with unrivalled clarity.