{"product_id":"askar-sqa-heightening-section","title":"Askar The Heightening Section","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 20mm of height to Askar SQA-series telescopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents OTA collisions with equatorial mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates clearance for larger cameras and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, all-metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most Askar SQA models (excludes SQA55)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eThe Heightening Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e20mm of Critical Mount Clearance for SQA Telescopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhen 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 provides just enough lift to prevent these damaging collisions for most Askar SQA models. It creates the necessary space to ensure your OTA, focuser, and camera can safely clear the mount throughout a long imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eCreating Space for Full-Frame Imaging Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eModern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich Askar SQA models is the 20mm Heightening Section compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis heightening section is designed for use with most models in the Askar SQA series. The only specified exception is the Askar SQA55, which does not require this accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Heightening Section prevent my Askar SQA106 from hitting its tripod legs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, this is the primary purpose of the accessory. By adding \u003cstrong\u003e20mm of height\u003c\/strong\u003e, it lifts the optical tube, providing the necessary clearance to prevent the focuser, camera, or the OTA itself from colliding with the mount or tripod legs during a meridian flip. This is especially important for long refractors on German Equatorial Mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI want to add a large filter wheel to my Askar SQA; will this section help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The extra \u003cstrong\u003e20mm of clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the Askar SQA Heightening Section made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe heightening section is an \u003cstrong\u003eall-metallic\u003c\/strong\u003e component, ensuring a rigid and secure connection that will not flex or bend under the load of the telescope and imaging equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Heightening Section attach to an Askar SQA telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt is designed to be installed directly underneath the SQA optical tube assembly, between the telescope and its mounting hardware (such as tube rings or dovetail plates). This effectively raises the entire OTA relative to the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy isn't the Heightening Section needed for the Askar SQA55?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Askar SQA55 is a much shorter and more compact instrument than the other models in the SQA series. Due to its smaller physical dimensions, it is not at risk of the same mount collision issues that larger refractors can face, and therefore does not require the additional height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight Added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAskar SQA Series (excluding SQA55)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/askar-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAskar 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Askar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851345359133,"sku":"ASK-SQA-LIFT","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Askar-The-Heightening-Section-1_4c42a9ed-adbb-472b-b560-b98b977ec856.jpg?v=1788401893","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-int\/products\/askar-sqa-heightening-section","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}