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Askar 120APO

The Askar 120APO telescope is an apochromatic refractor featuring an air-spaced triplet APO lens with ED glass to reduce chromatic aberration and deliver sharp images with natural color rendition. It...

The Askar 120APO telescope is an apochromatic refractor featuring an air-spaced triplet APO lens with ED glass to reduce chromatic aberration and deliver sharp images with natural color rendition. It has a 120 mm aperture, an 840 mm focal length, and an F/7 focal ratio, making it suitable for astrophotography and visual observation. Its equatorial mount and...

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  • Lens Diameter 120 mm
  • Mount Type Equator
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The Askar 120APO telescope is an apochromatic refractor featuring an air-spaced triplet APO lens with ED glass to reduce chromatic aberration and deliver sharp images with natural color rendition. It has a 120 mm aperture, an 840 mm focal length, and an F/7 focal ratio, making it suitable for astrophotography and visual observation. Its equatorial mount and features are aimed at experienced users.

The 3.3" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser is compatible with motors. The CNC-machined aluminum tube has a white anodized finish with orange accents, while the retractable dew shield features large screws. The two finder scope bases are positioned on either side of the focuser, and the extendable handle with 60 mm slots also serves as a finder base.

The tube rings feature hand knobs for quick opening. The 290 mm Vixen plate has multiple holes and is compatible with an optional Losmandy plate. The telescope is compatible with 1.25" and 2" eyepieces and diagonals, as well as binoculars. The 360° rotatable rear connector has an engraved scale and a large locking screw.

  • Type: Apochromatic refractor telescope
  • Lens diameter: 120 mm
  • Focal length: 840 mm
  • Focal ratio: F/7
  • Optical design: Air-spaced triplet APO lens with ED glass
  • Mount: Equatorial
  • Focuser: 3.3" dual-speed rack-and-pinion, motor compatible
  • Tube: CNC-machined, anodized, white with orange accents
  • Dew shield: Retractable
  • Finder scope bases: 2, integrated on either side of the focuser
  • Handle: Extendable, with 60 mm slots; also serves as a finder base
  • Tube rings: With hand knobs for quick opening
  • Mounting plate: 290 mm Vixen plate with multiple holes, compatible with an optional Losmandy plate
  • Compatibility: 1.25" and 2" eyepieces and diagonals, binoculars
  • Rear connector: 360° rotatable, with an engraved scale and locking screw
  • Skill level: Experienced users

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Dimensions

Type
Dioptric
Lens Diameter
120 mm
Mount Type
Equator

User Level

Beginner
No
Familiar
No
Experienced
Yes

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