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The Askar V is an innovative refracting telescope that utilizes a modular design that includes two objective lenses! Included with this triplet APO refractor are exchangeable 60mm and 80mm lenses as well as a reducer, flattener, and extender. With these included components, you can pick and choose your setup to meet your focal length needs! Both lenses include a triplet APO design, two of which are ED glass. This design effectively eliminates chromatic aberration and increases image clarity. The Askar V is simple in design and generous in performance. With an aesthetically pleasing ivory white and silver color scheme, the Askar V refractor has a cool and elegant design that reflects exquisite craftsmanship and quality.
Askar has designed the V refractor to have an exchangeable lens system. With the V60 lens, the native focal ratio is f/6 and the focal length is 360mm. The V80 lens has a native focal ratio of f/6.25 and a focal length of 500mm. The V comes with a scaled 360° rotator and finder base, as well as 1.25” and 2” visual adapters. This design supports high-quality visual observation. Additionally, the multifunctional handle allows the refractor to be more portable and provides an easier connection to a Vixen-style finder base and other compatible accessories. This refracting telescope is a highly cost-effective choice whose advantage of multi-function caters to all level amateur astronomers. Whether you are new to astronomy or an experienced amateur, you will find something to suit your needs with the Askar V!
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Aperture: | 60mm | 80mm |
Focal Length: | 360mm | 500mm |
Focal Ratio: | f/6 | f/6.25 |
Distance from 2" Adapter to the Focal Plane: | 150mm | 139.7mm |
Total Length: | 318.5mm | 411mm retracted/479mm extended |
Total Weight: | 2.86kg | 3.44kg |
Included in the Askar V package are three accessories specifically designed for the Askar V modular refractor: a reducer, flattener, and extender. The rear end of each accessory has M48 and M54 adapters with a 2" built-in filter thread and a standard backfocus of 55mm. Learn more about these three accessories below.
Askar V Reducer
When you use the Askar V reducer, you can effectively reduce exposure time and expand the field of view to meet your astrophotography requirements. The reducer coupled with V60 objective lens will provide a focal length of 270mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.5. When using the reducer with the V80 objective lens, the focal length is 384mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.8. The V reducer unlocks further performance from the Askar V, bringing more convenience and possibilities for wide-field deep sky astrophotography.
Askar V Flattener
Askar has designed the V flattener to improve field curvature and edge quality while reducing aberrations. With the 60mm objective lens, the focal length remains 360mm and the focal ratio is f/6. When using the 80mm objective lens, the focal length changes to 495mm and the focal ratio becomes f/6.18. The V flattener helps you obtain clearer photos. It is an indispensable tool to add to your high-quality photography setup.
Askar V Extender
The Askar V extender illustrates Askar's none-stop innovation spirit and fulfills a part of the market vacant. The V extender, when used with the 60mm objective lens has a focal length of 446mm and a focal ratio is f/7.43. When using it with the 80mm objective lens, the focal length is 600mm and the focal ratio is f/7.5. It supports connection to both included objective lenses, and the effective extension of the focal length will allow for clearer images and more details to be visible.
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.
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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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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