
Askar 160APO f/7 Triplet
Description
- 160mm f/7 APO triplet
- 1120mm focal length
- 3.5" focuser
- Aluminum case
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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