The Askar SQA55 telescope is a 5-element Petzval refractor with an SD lens and an ED lens. Its adjustable aperture ranges from f/4.8 to f/22, making it suitable for nighttime astrophotography and daytime photography. It can also be used as a manual-focus camera lens.
The Petzval design eliminates the need to calculate back focus, while the 50–60 mm adapter lets you start imaging once the optical tube is focused. The focuser offers dual-speed adjustment, with separate fine and coarse focus controls. An optional autofocus kit is supported and is compatible with the ZWO EAF electronic focuser and other models.
- Type: Refractor telescope
- Objective lens diameter: 55 mm
- Design: Petzval, 5 optical elements
- Optical elements: One SD lens and one ED lens
- Aperture: Adjustable, from f/4.8 to f/22
- Focusing: Dual-speed, with engraved scale
- Central star spot RMS radius: Less than 2.5 μm
- Corner star spot RMS radius: Less than 4 μm
- Adapter: 50–60 mm
- Rear filter thread: M48 for 2" filters
- Front filter thread: 67 mm
- Quick-release mounts: Four, for astrophotography accessories
- Lens hood: Reversible, with snap-on design
- Handle: With a shoe mount for astronomical accessories; tool-free removal
- Tripod mount: With 1/4" and 3/8" threaded holes
- Dovetail plate: Vixen-style, 200 mm, with hand knobs
- Rotation: 360°, with independent locking screws
- Mount: Equatorial
- Experience level: Experienced
Dimensions
- Type
- Dioptric
- Lens Diameter
- 55 mm
- Mount Type
- Equator
User Level
- Beginner
- No
- Familiar
- No
- Experienced
- Yes
Important information
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