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Askar 50P AF KIT
Askar 50P AF KIT
Askar 50P AF KIT
Askar 50P AF KIT
Askar 50P AF KIT
Askar 50P AF KIT

Askar 50P AF KIT

by Askar
SKU ASK-50P-AFKIT
$79.00 - $79.00
$79.00
$79.00 - $79.00
$79.00
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  • Enables automated focusing for the Askar 50P astrograph
  • Compatible with almost all brands of electronic focusers
  • Eliminates manual focus adjustments for improved precision
  • Increases imaging efficiency, especially during temperature changes
  • Includes a full set of brackets, pulleys, and belts for installation
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  • Description
  • FAQ
  • Specifications
  • In the Box
  • Warranty

  • 50P AF KIT

    The 50P AF Kit is the essential mechanical interface for adding precise, automated focusing to your Askar 50P astrograph. This kit is engineered to connect your telescope to nearly any electronic auto focuser (EAF), replacing manual adjustments with repeatable, software-driven control. By enabling autofocus, you can achieve and maintain critically sharp stars throughout your imaging sessions, even as ambient temperatures change.

    Automated Focusing for the Askar 50P

    This kit is designed specifically to integrate an electronic focuser with the Askar 50P's helical focuser. It provides the physical connection necessary to let software manage the fine adjustments required for perfect stars, a task that is difficult and time-consuming to do by hand. This upgrade is critical for remote imaging and for capturing long-exposure projects where focus can drift overnight.

    Universal Compatibility: Mount Nearly Any Electronic Focuser

    The primary design goal of the 50P AF Kit is broad compatibility. It is not locked into a single brand's ecosystem. The included selection of mounting hardware, synchronous belts, and pulleys allows you to install electronic focusers from virtually any manufacturer, giving you the freedom to choose the EAF that best fits your existing setup and software workflow.

    A Complete Installation Kit for Precision Control

    This kit provides all the necessary components to bridge the gap between your focuser motor and the 50P. It includes an adapter bracket, L-shaped plates, multiple MXL synchronous pulleys of different diameters, and several MXL synchronous belts of varying lengths. This comprehensive assortment ensures you can achieve the correct tension and alignment for smooth, backlash-free operation.

  • What is the main purpose of the 50P AF Kit?

    The 50P AF Kit is a mechanical adapter set that allows you to attach a third-party electronic auto focuser (EAF) to your Askar 50P astrograph. It enables automated, software-controlled focusing, which is more precise and efficient than manual focusing.

    Which electronic focusers work with the 50P AF Kit?

    The kit is designed for near-universal compatibility. It includes a variety of belts, pulleys, and brackets to fit almost all brands of electronic focusers available to astronomers. You are not restricted to a specific brand of EAF.

    Does the 50P AF Kit include the electronic focuser motor or the 50P telescope?

    No. This is a mounting kit only. The Askar 50P telescope and the electronic auto focuser motor must be purchased separately. This kit provides the specialized hardware to connect the two.

    How does the 50P AF Kit help when imaging deep-sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?

    For long imaging sessions required for faint targets like M31, temperature drops overnight can cause the telescope's focus to shift, blurring your images. With an EAF installed via the 50P AF Kit, your software can automatically run a focusing routine periodically, ensuring your stars remain pinpoint sharp for every sub-exposure without any manual intervention.

    What hardware does the 50P AF Kit include for mounting?

    The kit contains a complete set of installation hardware. This includes:

    • An adapter bracket and L-shaped plates
    • Multiple MXL synchronous belts of different lengths
    • Two MXL synchronous pulleys of different diameters
    • All necessary screws and Allen wrenches for assembly

    Will I need to manually focus my Askar 50P at all after installing the 50P AF Kit and an EAF?

    No. Once the kit and an electronic focuser are properly installed and configured with your imaging software, all focusing operations are handled by the motor. You will no longer need to touch the telescope's focuser manually, reducing vibrations and improving overall precision.

  • Askar 1-Year Warranty