The Askar SQA85 refractor telescope features a five-element, air-spaced apochromatic Petzval optical design and a 400 mm focal length. Its fully corrected field covers a diagonal of up to 44 mm and is compatible with full-frame sensors, with no additional field flattener or reducer required. The optical tube is compact and features a retractable dew shield.
The lens consists of five elements, including two Ohara FPL-53 Super ED glass elements, for color correction, aberration-free images, and high contrast. The optical surfaces have multiple anti-reflective coatings. The 3" Rack & Pinion focuser includes a 360° rotator, a 1:10 reduction ratio, and a high load capacity.
- Type: Refractor telescope
- Objective lens diameter: 85 mm
- Focal length: 400 mm
- Optical design: Five-element, air-spaced apochromatic Petzval
- Corrected field: Diagonal of up to 44 mm
- Sensor compatibility: Full-frame
- Optical elements: 5, including 2 Ohara FPL-53 Super ED glass elements
- Coatings: Multiple anti-reflective coatings
- Focuser: 3" Rack & Pinion with 360° rotator and 1:10 reduction ratio
- Dew shield: Retractable
- Mount type: Equatorial
- Experience level: Experienced
Dimensions
- Type
- Dioptric
- Lens Diameter
- 85 mm
- Focal Length
- 400 mm
- Mount Type
- Equator
User Level
- Beginner
- No
- Familiar
- No
- Experienced
- Yes
Important information
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