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Crystal clear views and images are made possible with the first-class optical design of the 140 APO f/7 Triplet Refractor from Askar. Three optical elements allow for stunningly bright resolution and superb color correction to enhance detail and maximize contrast. Whether using for visual astronomy or for astrophotography, the quality of the Askar 140 APO is sure to take your astronomy journey to the next level!
The 140 APO refractor from Askar produces stunning views and images loaded with detail. Its wide aperture of 140mm and premium triplet apochromatic design resolves intricate structures and incredible contrast on endless objects in space. See this quality for yourself by utilizing its retractable rear lens tube. Attach an eyepiece or camera when extended, or affix a binoviewer for an enhanced visual experience when contracted. With a gross weight of 24lbs including the telescope, tube rings, dovetail plate, and carrying handle, this scope was designed with portability in mind. Effortlessly bring your Askar 140 APO on your next trip to a dark sky site! Experience its exceptional astrophotography performance by affixing a guidescope or other accessories to the top of the handle bar, turning the Askar 140 APO into a powerful astrograph. The incredible optical design from Askar coupled with its high quality fixtures result in one of the highest performing telescopes available today.
Askar has designed the 140 APO with top-tier optics, offering a powerful telescope with substantial resolution. Delve into the wonderful features of this triplet refractor below!
Large Aperture, Apochromatic Design
The Askar 140 APO refractor features premium optical elements that result in incredible resolution of detail and contrast. This triplet air-spaced design includes three lens elements of high performance ED glass, offering a system that significantly diminishes chromatic aberration and greatly improves color correction. With its incredible light gathering power of 140mm in aperture along with this apochromatic design, the stunning views and images produced are sure to impress!
Retractable Lens Tube
The Askar 140 APO features a retractable rear lens tube that allows for incredible versatility of your telescope. When extended, this refractor can be coupled with a specific reducer or flattener to attach your camera to for a night of astrophotography, or pair it with an eyepiece through the 2"/1.25" visual adapters for an exceptional stargazing session. Enhance your visual astronomy even more by contracting the lens tube and affixing a binoviewer! Utilize the integrated 360 degree angle rotator to find the perfect angle. Askar has designed this retractable lens tube with stability in mind, ensuring the quality of the image is not affected. Secure the lens tube in place with the rudder-type locking ring, stabilizing your views.
3.5" Rack and Pinion Focuser
Find the perfect focus with the integrated 3.5 inch rack and pinion focuser. This dual speed focuser includes a high precision 10-cm focusing travel allowing you to refine the smallest of details in your views and images. Assisting in the elimination of stray light, this CNC machined focuser barrel has an anti-reflective interior along with matting paint. Wanting to motorize the focusing process? Easily install an EAF to this focuser, allowing for a more automated astrophotography system!
Losmandy Dovetail Plate, Multi-Functional Handle, and Heightened Tube Rings
Fixing your telescope to your mount is made possible with the included 300mm Losmandy dovetail plate. Its sizeable and sturdy design allows for an easier time balancing your imaging system, resulting in a more secure fit to your telescope mount. Tube rings contain rigid thumb screws, locking your telescope safely in place. The 220mm long handle that sits atop the tube rings makes it easy to move from place to place while also allowing for a finderscope or other accessories to be added to your telescope set up. The dovetail, tube rings, and handle offer incredible security to the Askar 140 APO and add a total of only 3.7lbs, making it the perfect lightweight system!
Established in 1991, GIT has prided itself on providing our customers with personalised service and support for over 30 years.
We import and supply a Range of Astrophotographic, Optical, an d Audio products to our customers. All products are supported locally by ourselves.
Not sure about buying online? Feel free to set up a time to meet at our offices in Norwood Johannesburg where we can discuss and assist with your buying decision.
Thank you Laurence, the unit works very well with the speaker arrangement I have and has a clear sound, it has brought new life to these since my amp blew many years ago. Vaughan
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Graphic Image Technologies (Pty) Ltd
GIT was established in 1991. We provide solutions to the broadcast and security markets.
We offer a range of quality Astrophotography, Optics and Audio Amplifier solutions. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions.
More information is available on our main website at: https://www.git.co.za
Goods can be purchased
- directly from our offices
- online
- on takealot.com
- or loot.co.za
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Closed