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Askar 160APO f/7 Triplet

by Askar
SKU ASK-ASKAPO160
Original price $3,495.00 USD - Original price $3,495.00 USD
Original price
$3,495.00 USD
$3,495.00 USD - $3,495.00 USD
Current price $3,495.00 USD

Description

  • 160mm f/7 APO triplet
  • 1120mm focal length
  • 3.5" focuser
  • Aluminum case
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  • Description
  • Specifications
  • In the Box
  • Askar 160 APO Overview

    Step up your stargazing with the Askar 160APO, engineered for astronomers seeking superior optical performance. This telescope boasts a 30% larger effective aperture area than the 140APO, featuring a substantial 160mm aperture and a 1120mm focal length, enabling observations up to a limiting magnitude of 12.79. Its F7 native focal ratio ensures detailed and clear views.

    Askar 160APO Triplet Lens Objective

    Advanced Optical Engineering

    The Askar 160APO incorporates a cutting-edge triplet air-spaced lens design with one piece of high-quality ED glass. This low dispersion glass significantly reduces chromatic aberration, thereby enhancing image quality. The telescope's optical design, including multiple lens elements, is meticulously crafted to correct chromatic aberration effectively. Such detailed engineering not only improves visual accuracy and color fidelity but also highlights the complexity and high production standards of the Askar APO series.

    Askar 160APO Dovetail Plate

    Extended D-Series Dovetail Plate

    Features an extended 400mm dovetail plate, designed to offer enhanced balance and stability on the mount. This longer plate facilitates easier and more precise adjustments, ensuring that the telescope remains stable during extended observation sessions.

    Askar 160APO Retractable Tube Design

    Innovative Retractable Rear Lens Tube

    The Askar 160APO introduces an innovative retractable design in the rear lens tube, enhancing the telescope’s overall stability. This integrated feature ensures that the optical axis remains unaffected when the lens tube is extended, preserving the high quality of your images. Additionally, the retractable section includes a rudder-type locking ring, which facilitates effortless loosening and tightening.

    Askar 160APO Handle

    Extended Handle

    Equipped with an extended 316mm handle, offering enhanced ergonomics and ease of manipulation. This handle features a special slot design that doubles as a base for mounting a finder scope. This dual-purpose functionality not only maximizes convenience but also adds to the telescope's versatility, allowing astronomers to customize their setup according to their observational needs.

    Askar 160APO Compact

    Compact Design with Large Aperture

    Despite its large aperture and long focal ratio, the Askar 160APO maintains a remarkably compact form factor with an overall length of just 883mm. This design makes it exceptionally manageable without sacrificing performance. The net weight of the telescope is 11.4 kg, ensuring it is both durable and relatively easy to transport. Additionally, the gross weight includes the handle, tube ring, and dovetail plate, emphasizing the telescope’s all-in-one convenience for astronomers on the move. This combination of size and weight is ideal for those who require a powerful yet portable observatory-grade telescope.

    Dual-speed 3.5" R&P Focuser with Rotator

    The Askar 160APO is designed for seamless compatibility with most motorized focusers on the market, enhancing its adaptability for various observational requirements. It features a 100mm focusing travel, equipped with a high-precision scale that ensures accurate adjustments.

    Additionally, the telescope is outfitted with dual finder bases located on both sides of the focuser. These bases provide extra mounting positions for various astronomical accessories, expanding the functionality and versatility of your setup.

    At the rear of the focuser, the Askar 160APO boasts a 360° high-precision big rotator, complete with detailed scales that allow for convenient adjustment and recording of rotation angles. This enables precise rotational positioning, essential for detailed astronomical imaging. The focuser also includes an enlarged rotator locking screw, designed to securely hold settings even under high loads, ensuring stable and reliable observations.

    Askar 160APO Focuser
    Askar 160APO Binoviewer Friendly

    Binoviewer Friendly

    The Askar 160APO is equipped with a focuser interface at the rear that includes a 1.25"/2" adapter, making it highly adaptable for use with both 1.25" and 2" diagonals or eyepieces. This feature allows the telescope to easily achieve sharp focus, accommodating a wide range of accessories and enhancing the visual experience for astronomers.

    Furthermore, the innovative retractable lens tube design of the 160APO expands its versatility. It facilitates the attachment of a binoviewer, making it ideal for comfortable visual observation. This adaptability ensures that whether for detailed celestial photography or direct stargazing, the Askar 160APO meets the diverse needs of amateur and professional astronomers alike.

  • Aperture Size 160mm
    Focal Length 1120mm
    Focal Ratio f/7
    Objective Lens Triplet air-spaced APO (including one ED glass)
    Total Length (Contracted) 883mm
    Total Length (Stretched) 996mm
    Rear Retractable Lens Tube Length 115mm
    OTA Weight 11.4kg
    Gross Weight (Including Accessories) 13.6kg
    Rear-End Thread Type 2"/1.25" visual adapters
    • 160APO Refractor

      × 1

    • Tube rings

      × 2

    • 400mm D-Series Dovetail Plate

      × 1

    • Handle

      × 1

    • Aluminum Case

      × 1

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