Optimal Optical Design: Features a quadruplet air-spaced APO lens with one piece of ED glass, effectively reducing chromatic aberration and supporting 44mm full-frame imaging.
Self-Flattened Convenience: The Askar 71F eliminates the need for additional flatteners or complex back focus calculations, simplifying the setup for astrophotography.
Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 2.5kg (OTA) and 3kg with tube rings and dovetail plate, it's designed for easy transport and setup, perfect for adventurers.
Dual Usage: Equipped for both visual observations and astrophotography, enhancing its utility for all users.
Visual Observation Accessories Included: Comes with an 8mm eyepiece (60x magnification), a 20mm eyepiece (25x magnification), and a 1.25-inch 45° erecting prism for correct image orientation.
Enhanced Connectivity: Includes a photographic extension tube with M480.75 and M540.75 adapters, plus a built-in 2-inch filter thread for seamless attachment of various cameras.
Advanced Mechanical Design: Features a retractable dew shield for compact storage, CNC machined tube for durability, and matting paint inside the dew shield to minimize light reflections.
Versatile Mounting Options: Comes with a standard 230mm Vixen dovetail plate with slots for 1/4 and 3/8 screw holes, allowing easy tripod attachment.
Aesthetic and Functional: The sleek blue and white color scheme enhances its visual appeal, complemented by practical features like dual finder bases and a multifunctional handle with a finder base slot.
Precision Focuser: Equipped with a dual-speed R&P 2.4-inch focuser, featuring a 1:10 fine adjustment and a 360° scale field rotator for accurate alignment.
The Askar 71F stands as a pinnacle of affordability and performance, ideal for both the seasoned astronomer and the amateur looking to delve deeper into the cosmos with ease.
Specifications
71F
Aperture size
71mm
Focal length
490mm
Focal ratio
f/6.9
Objective lens
Quadruplet air-spaced APO(including one ED glass)
Image circle
44mm
Maximum accessory connection (with the focuser fully retreated)
Imaging mode: 82.5mm (from the base of M48×0.75 male thread） 100.5mm（from the base of M54×0.75 male thread)
Observing mode: 117mm（from the end of 1.25" eyepiece holder） 127mm（from the end of 2" eyepiece holder）
Total length
372.5mm(including 1.25" adapter as dew shield contracted） 430.9mm(including 1.25" adapter as dew shield fully stretched） 415mm(including the photographic adapter as dew shield contracted） 473.4mm(including the photographic adapter as dew shield fully stretched）
