Askar 60F Flat-Field Astrograph

No, the Askar 60F has a built-in field flattener as part of its quadruplet optical design. It is engineered to deliver a flat field across a 44mm image circle, covering full-frame sensors without any additional corrective optics.

The 408mm focal length paired with a full-frame sensor provides a field of view that is ideal for capturing the entire North American Nebula (NGC 7000) and the adjacent Pelican Nebula (IC 5070) in a single, well-composed frame. The 44mm corrected image circle ensures stars will remain sharp across the entire image.

Yes, absolutely. With a fully-equipped weight of just 2.86kg, the Askar 60F is an excellent match for compact GoTo equatorial mounts. This combination creates a powerful and highly portable grab-and-go imaging system capable of capturing high-quality deep-sky images.

The Askar 60F includes a set of adapters, one of which is an M48×0.75 adapter. This is the standard thread for most dedicated astronomy cameras, including those from ZWO. You can typically connect your camera directly to this adapter without needing to purchase anything additional.

Yes. While it is optically optimized for astrophotography, you can use the Askar 60F for visual observation by attaching a standard 1.25" or 2" diagonal and eyepiece. Its 408mm focal length makes it a superb instrument for wide-field sweeping of the Milky Way and observing large open star clusters.

The f/6.8 focal ratio offers an excellent balance between light-gathering speed and optical precision. It is fast enough for deep-sky imaging without being overly demanding on mount tracking accuracy. This moderate ratio also helps ensure excellent color correction and sharp star performance across the entire 44mm image circle.