Askar 103APO
Discover the Universe with the Askar 103APO A Telescope for Every Astronomer Premium Aperture and Optics: The Askar 103APO features a 103mm aperture and 700mm focal length with a native focal...
Discover the Universe with the Askar 103APO
A Telescope for Every Astronomer
- Premium Aperture and Optics: The Askar 103APO features a 103mm aperture and 700mm focal length with a native focal ratio of F6.8, delivering exceptional light-gathering capability for superior brightness and detailed astrophotography.
- Triple APO Lens Design: Incorporates a triplet air-spaced APO lens with ED glass, minimizing chromatic aberration and ensuring sharp, accurate colors across the visual spectrum.
- Advanced Reduction Capabilities: Includes options for a 1x flattener, 0.8x reducer, and 0.6x reducer, allowing adjustments to focal ratios for diverse imaging needs without sacrificing field flatness or clarity.
- Built for the Field: Features a retractable dew shield, dual-side finder bases for versatile accessory mounting, and a robust handle that doubles as an additional finder scope base.
- Durable and User-Friendly Construction: Lightweight yet sturdy, with CNC machined tube rings and a standard Vixen dovetail plate for broad compatibility with equatorial mounts. Optional Losmandy plate available.
- Precision Focusing: Equipped with a dual-speed 3.3-inch rack and pinion focuser, compatible with most motorized focusers and designed for minimal light scatter with its anti-reflective, matte internal painting.
- Enhanced Viewing Experience: Supports both visual and astrophotographic use with a detachable main tube for fast focal ratio adjustments, ideal for binoviewers and extensive eyepiece compatibility.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: Includes a 360° precision rotator with a high-precision scale and secure locking, plus multiple adapter rings (M54/M48, with a 0.6x reducer also offering M68) for seamless integration with various cameras and accessories.
The Askar 103APO stands out as a versatile, high-performance telescope designed for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike, providing exceptional quality and flexibility at a competitive price point.
Specifications
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Aperture size |
103mm |
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Focal length |
700.4mm |
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Focal ratio |
f/6.8 |
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Objective lens |
Triplet air-spaced APO (including one ED glass) |
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Total length |
600mm（when the dew shield is contracted） |
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OTA weight |
4.75kg |
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Gross weight（including tube ring and dovetail plate） |
5.5kg |
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Rear-end thread type |
2"/1.25" visual adapters |
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Standard package items |
a 103APO OTA, a pair of tube rings,a handle,a 290mm Vixen dovetail plate,a manual,an Oxford cloth case |
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The Locking Screw Position Diagram
Software and Docs
Instruction for Detaching the 103APO Segmented Lens Tube
(suitable for attaching the 0.6x reducer and the binoviewer)
EAF Installation
