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The Heightening Section
The Askar SQA Heightening Section is an all-metal spacer that adds a critical 20mm of clearance underneath compatible Askar SQA-series optical tubes. This simple accessory solves the common problem of an OTA or its attached camera colliding with the mount or tripod during meridian flips, especially when imaging near the zenith. By increasing the physical separation, it protects your equipment and enables automated imaging sequences to run without interruption.
20mm of Critical Mount Clearance for SQA Telescopes
When using a German Equatorial Mount, the long optical tube of a refractor can strike the tripod legs as it tracks past the meridian. This 20mm all-metal heightening section adds lift that further minimizes the risk of these collisions on most Askar SQA models. It also creates more space at the bottom of the OTA to accommodate different connecting devices.
Creating Space for Full-Frame Imaging Accessories
Modern imaging trains with large filter wheels, rotators, and full-frame cameras require significant space. The additional 20mm of clearance provided by this section ensures these larger accessories don't foul on the dovetail plate or mount saddle. This allows you to build a more complex and capable imaging rig without worrying about mechanical interference.
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Which Askar SQA models is the 20mm Heightening Section compatible with?
This heightening section is designed for use with most models in the Askar SQA series. The SQA55 is an exception.
Will the Heightening Section prevent my Askar SQA106 from hitting its tripod legs?
It reduces the risk, which is its primary purpose. By adding 20mm of height, it lifts the optical tube, giving the focuser, camera and OTA more clearance from the mount and tripod legs. This is especially important for long refractors on German Equatorial Mounts.
I want to add a large filter wheel to my Askar SQA; will this section help?
Absolutely. The extra 20mm of clearance created by the heightening section provides more room for bulky accessories at the back of the telescope. This helps prevent large-diameter filter wheels, camera rotators, or off-axis guiders from interfering with the mount's saddle plate or dovetail bar.
What is the Askar SQA Heightening Section made from?
The heightening section is an all-metallic component, ensuring a rigid and secure connection that will not flex or bend under the load of the telescope and imaging equipment.
How does the Heightening Section attach to an Askar SQA telescope?
It is designed to be installed directly underneath the SQA optical tube assembly. This effectively raises the entire OTA relative to the mount.
Why isn't the Heightening Section needed for the Askar SQA55?
The Heightening Section is made for the SQA series except the SQA55.
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| Height Added |
20mm |
| Construction |
All-Metal |
| Compatibility |
Most Askar SQA series models (except SQA55) |
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Askar SQA Heightening Section
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