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Askar V: a new-generation telescope

The Askar V is a telescope designed to meet the needs of both experienced and novice astronomy enthusiasts. What makes this instrument unique is its interchangeable astrograph system - a world first! This means you can adapt different lenses and accessories to get exactly the kind of image or observation you want.

1. Two interchangeable lenses

Askar V is supplied with two interchangeable lenses:

• 60mm lens: Wide field of view, ideal for capturing large swathes of sky.
• 80mm lens: Higher resolution for observing finer details on distant objects.

These lenses use a triplet APO (Apochromatic) design with three lenses, two of which are made of ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to minimize chromatic aberrations.

2. Focus and Image Adjustment Accessories

• The Reducer: Widens the field of view and reduces exposure time.
  • 60mm: 270mm focal length, f/4.5
  • 80mm: 384mm focal length, f/4.8
• The Flattener: Corrects field curvature for sharper images.
  • 60mm: 360mm focal length, f/6
  • 80mm: 495mm focal length, f/6.18
• The Extender: Increase focal length to zoom in on smaller objects.
  • 60mm: 446mm focal length, f/7.43
  • 80mm: 600mm focal length, f/7.5

3. Practical features and accessories

• 360° rotator for angle adjustment.
• Researcher database (Vixen compatible).
• Focusing wheel cap.
• 1.25" and 2" adapters with thread for 2" filter.
• Multifunctional handle and retractable sunshade.

4. Design and Quality

Elegant design in ivory white and silver, with high-precision manufacturing for optimum performance under the starry sky.

5. Summarized technical data

• 60mm lens:
  • Native focal length: 360mm, f/6
  • Weight: 2.8kg
  • Length: 318.5mm
• 80mm lens:
  • Native focal length: 500mm, f/6.25
  • Weight: 3.4kg
  • Length: 411mm (contracted) / 479mm (extended sunshade)
• Accessories :
  • Reducer: 0.44kg
  • Flattener: 0.48kg
  • Extender: 0.46kg

Why choose Askar V?

Thanks to its interchangeable system, Askar V offers unrivalled flexibility, enabling the instrument to be adapted to the specific needs of astronomers and astrophotographers.

Summary of configurations

• Askar V 60mm: Focal length 360mm, f/6, weight 2.8kg.
• Askar V 60mm + Reducer : 270mm focal length, f/4.5.
• Askar V 60mm + Flattener : 360mm focal length, f/6.
• Askar V 60mm + Extender : Focal length 446mm, f/7.43.
• Askar V 80mm : Focal length 500mm, f/6.25, weight 3.4kg.
• Askar V 80mm + Reducer : 384mm, f/4.8 focal length.
• Askar V 80mm + Flattener : 495mm focal length, f/6.18.
• Askar V 80mm + Extender : 600mm focal length, f/7.5.

All in all, Askar V is an economical, high-performance choice, designed to accompany astronomers at every stage of their celestial exploration.