Askar V - 60mm and 80mm Photo Apochromat

This photo apochromat has not only two objective lens (80 mm and 60 mm), but also three accessories (reducer, extender and flattener). Users can choose and adapt accessories according to their needs in focal lengths.

♦ Two different apertures, many different focal lengths and focal ratios

♦ With optional star diagonal also very good for visual use

♦ Dew shield for night use with 80 mm aperture, retractable

♦ Connections 2" and 1.25", photographically also M54 and M48

♦ Separate finder shoe

♦ Vixen standard dovetail bar

♦ In daytime observing configuration with 60 mm aperture especially light and compact, the smaller focal length allows larger fields of view

 

Askar V - 60 mm and 80 mm Photo Apochromat

Askar V is a newly launched product concerning Askar customers’ needs. It comes out with a big innovation, which means it has not only two objective lens (60 mm and 80 mm), but also three accessories (reducer, flattener, and extender). Users can choose and adapt accessories according to their needs in focal lengths.

The overall appearance of the Askar V is simple and generous, the color scheme of ivory white and silver makes it cool and elegant, and every detail of the design reflects exquisite craftsmanship and quality. Askar V not only has an elegant appearance and high-quality mechanical design, but also has excellent star performance and rich function configuration.

The V60 objective lens and V80 objective lens, both adopt a triplet APO design, two of which are ED glass, which can effectively eliminate chromatic aberration and increase image clarity. The V60 native focal ratio is f/6, and the focal length is 360 mm. The V80 native focal ratio is f/6.25, and the focal length is 500 mm. V is equipped with three additional accessories that are adjustable to 60 mm or 80 mm scales through rotation. The rear end of each accessory has M48 and M54 adapters with 2" built-in filter thread and the back focus is a standard 55 mm.

Using the V reducer, can effectively reduce exposure time and expand the field of view to meet more of the shooting requirements. When the reducer is used with V60 objective lens, the focal length is reduced to 270 mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.5; when the reducer is used with V80 objective lens, the focal length is reduced to 384 mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.8. The V reducer unlocks the new performance of the Askar V, bringing more convenience and possibilities for your wide-field deep sky astrophotography.

The V flattener improves field curvature, edge quality and reduces aberrations. When used with the 60 mm objective lens, the focal length remains 360 mm and the focal ratio is f/6, while when used with the 80 mm objective lens, the focal length changes to 495 mm and the focal ratio becomes f/6.18. The V flattener helps you make clearer and more professional photos. It is an indispensable aid to high quality photography.

The V extender, as the highlight of the product set, fully shows Askar´s none-stop innovation spirit and fulfill a part of the market vacant. V extender being used with the objective lens at the aperture of 60 mm, the focal length is 446 mm and the focal ratio is f/7.43; at the aperture of 80 mm, the focal length is 600 mm and the focal ratio is f/7.5. It supports both the connection to objective lenses of different apertures and the effective extension of the focal length, allowing clearer images to be captured and more detail to be observed.

V comes with new scaled 360° rotator and finder base, 1.25” and 2” visual adapters, supporting high-quality visual observation. Multifunctional handle design makes it more portable and easier to connect to vixen style finder base and accessories.

In a word, this telescope is a highly cost-effective choice whose advantage of multi-function caters for all level amateurs. Whether you are new to astronomical telescopes or an experienced amateur, you will find something to suit your needs in V. The Askar V is an absolute must-have telescope for you.


 

V60 lens design:	Air-spaced triplet apo with two ED glasses
V60 lens aperture:	60 mm
V60 lens focal length:	360 mm
V60 lens focal ratio:	f/6
V60 rear-end adapter type:	2” adapter, 1.25” adapter
V60 working distance from the 2" adapter:	150 mm
V60 configuration total length (without accessories):	318.5 mm
V60 configuration total weight:	2.86 kg
V80 lens design:	Air-spaced triplet apo with two ED glasses
V80 lens aperture:	80 mm
V80 lens focal length:	500 mm
V80 lens focal ratio:	f/6.25
V80 rear-end adapter type:	2” adapter, 1.25” adapter
V80 working distance from the 2" adapter:	139.7 mm
V80 configuration total length (without accessories):	411 mm with dew shield retracted, 479 mm with dew shield extended
V80 configuration total weight:	3.44 kg
Focal length V60 + reducer:	270 mm (f/4.5)
Focal length V60 + flattener:	360 mm (f/6)
Focal length V60 + extender:	446 mm (f/7.43)
Focal length V80 + reducer:	384 mm (f/4.8)
Focal length V80 + flattener:	495 mm (f/6.18)
Focal length V80 + extender:	600 mm (f/7.5)
Rear-end adapter of accessories:	M54x0.75, M48x0.75 (with built-in 2" filter adapter)
Back focus of accessories:	55 mm from the M48 adapter
Weight of accessories:	Reducer 0.44 kg, flattener 0.48 kg, extender 0.46 kg

♦ V60 objectice lens
♦ V80 objective lens
♦ Retractable lens hood
♦ Focuser with finder base and fine adjustment knob cap
♦ 360° rotator
♦ 2" / 1.25" adapter
♦ Tube ring with multifunctional handle bar and Vixen dovetail bar
♦ Reducer
♦ Flattener
♦ Extender