Askar 185APO apochromatic bezel

Askar 185APO presentation

Discover the Askar 185APO, a high-performance refractor telescope designed for astronomy enthusiasts who want to combine power, precision and versatility. With a large 185 mm aperture, this model offers high light-gathering capacity and exceptional image quality, while remaining competitively priced.

Advanced Optics for Clear and Precise Images

• Objective: Triplet APO air gap with ED glass lens to effectively reduce chromatic aberrations.
• Opening : 185 mm, capturing a significant amount of light to observe fine details and bright objects with excellent contrast.
• Color correction : ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, guaranteeing sharp images and faithful colors.

Technical specifications

• Focal length : 1295 mm
• Focal report : f/7
• Retractable design : Total length of 1081 mm (fog shield retracted) and 1222 mm (fog shield extended), for easy transport and assembly.
• Shrink tube : With 95 mm stroke.
• Weight : Optical tube weight (OTA) 14.9 kg; gross weight (with rings and dovetail) 17.2 kg.
• Rear thread : 2"/1.25" visual adapters for extended compatibility with various accessories.

Design and Construction

• The optical tube is meticulously engineered and elegantly finished, CNC-machined and anodized throughout.
• The design incorporates touches of orange on an ivory background, for a sober, refined look.
• The retractable tube is fitted with a rudder-type locking ring for easy, secure adjustment.
• Finder bases are fitted on either side of the eyepiece holder, making it easy to add accessories without disassembly.
• The standard 500 mm Losmandy dovetail offers several mounting points, ensuring better balance on the mount.

Accessories Included

• Unique name ring for easy identification.
• Retractable spray shield locked by large screws.
• Reinforced triplet tube clamp with knurled screws for quick opening and locking.
• 402 mm handle with special groove to accommodate a researcher for additional observations.
• Losmandy 500 mm dovetail.

Avantage Optique

• The FMA 203APO captures 20 % more light than the 185APO model, offering a limiting magnitude of 13.3 and images with unrivalled resolution and contrast.

Conclusion

The Askar 185APO is an ideal choice for demanding astrophotographers thanks to its large aperture, advanced optical design and robust construction. Its retractable design and numerous included accessories guarantee portability and ease of installation, making this astrograph an essential tool for capturing precise, detailed images of the night sky.