Askar V Modular APO Refractor with Accessories

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.

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!

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: 318.5mm 411mm retracted/479mm extended
Total Weight: 2.86kg 3.44kg

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 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.

Accessories for Astrophotography can be found at:
https://shop.git.co.za/Astrophotography-c157186017

What’s in the box
Askar V Refractor Body
60 mm Refractor Lens
80 mm Refractor Lens
Askar V Reducer
Askar V Flattener
Askar V Extender
Rear-End Adapter
Multifunctional Handle Bar
Finder Base