Askar 160APO f/7 Triplet APO Refractor
| Article number: | ASKAR-160APO |
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The Askar 160APO is a large-aperture apochromatic refractor designed for demanding astrophotography and high-resolution visual astronomy. Its 160mm aperture and 1120mm focal length provide substantial light-gathering power and image scale for detailed views of the Moon, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
The 160APO uses a triplet air-spaced APO objective incorporating one ED glass element for improved chromatic aberration correction. Its native f/7 focal ratio provides a versatile combination of aperture, resolution, and focal length for both imaging and visual observation.
A rear retractable lens tube provides 115mm of adjustment and allows the optical configuration to be optimized for visual observation, the optional 1.0x full-frame flattener, or the optional 0.8x full-frame reducer.
The telescope includes an aluminum carrying case, a pair of heavy-duty tube rings, multifunction handle, and 400mm Losmandy-style dovetail plate. The optical tube is also designed to accommodate the optional Askar EAF electronic focuser.
Key Specifications:
- Aperture: 160mm
- Focal Length: 1120mm
- Focal Ratio: f/7
- Optical Design: Triplet air-spaced APO
- ED Elements: 1
- Dew Shield: Retractable
- Rear Retractable Lens Tube: 115mm
- Visual Connections: 2" and 1.25"
- Tube Rings: Included
- Multifunction Handle: Included
- Dovetail: 400mm Losmandy-style
- OTA Weight: 11.4 kg / 25.1 lb
- Weight with Tube Rings and Dovetail: 13.6 kg / 30.0 lb
- Length with Dew Shield Retracted: 883mm / 34.8"
- Length with Dew Shield Extended: 996mm / 39.2"
- Carrying Case: Aluminum case included
- Optional Accessory: Askar EAF electronic focuser
Use Cases:
- Deep-sky astrophotography
- Galaxy imaging
- Nebula photography
- Star cluster imaging
- Lunar and planetary photography
- High-resolution visual astronomy
- Double-star observation
- Binoviewer observing