Askar V 60mm and 80mm Triplet Refractor
Six Perspectives with One Telescope: The Modular Askar V!
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. Check out our review article here, as well as our review video below!
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, while the V80 lens has a native focal ratio of f/6.25 and a focal length of 500mm. This design supports high-quality visual observation, as well as exceptional astrophotography performance! The V comes with a scaled 360° rotator, a finder base, 1.25” and 2” visual adapters, and M48 and M54 adapters on each included optical accessory. Additionally, the multifunctional handle allows the refractor to be more portable and provides the option to add accessories like a guidescope or finderscope. The included Vixen-style dovetail is sturdy and rigid, and offers use with a wide variety of telescope mounts. 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!
V60 & V80 Lens Specifications
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| Focal Length: | 360mm | 270mm | 360mm | 446mm | 500mm | 384mm | 495mm | 600mm |
| Focal Ratio: | f/6.0 | f/4.5 | f/6.0 | f/7.43 | f/6.25 | f/4.8 | f/6.18 | f/7.5 |
| Total Weight: | 6.13 lb. | 7.14 lb. | 7.23 lb. | 7.19 lb. | 7.58 lb. | 8.47 lb. | 8.55 lb. | 8.51 lb. |
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Swap Perspectives in a Snap!
A complete conversion of the Askar V for your framing goals can be done in just three short steps! Simply attach your desired objective lens, set your corrective element of choice at the mark matching the installed lens, and then connect it to the back of the Askar V to complete your imaging system overhaul! Changing your corrective element between the focal extender, focal reducer, and field flattener only is even easier still — just remove the currently installed corrective element, ensure the one you want to swap is set for the installed main lens, and swap!
Learn About the Included Askar V Accessories!
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.
Dual Objectives, Six Different Framing Options
This single Askar V kit brings you
six different takes on the night sky, with its unique dual
objective design and three corrective elements. To ensure you get vibrant
and crisp views through all of these varied perspectives, both the 60mm and
80mm lenses feature air-spaced triplet APO optical designs with two ED
elements per lens. So regardless of whether you tune your Askar V for speed,
wide field imaging, or longer focal length, rest assured that you'll get
great optical performance! For a deeper dive on the different perspectives
you can see through this six-in-one scope, be sure to check out our
review of the Askar V and its different configurations!
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.
Comprehensive Kit
In addition to the Askar V's unique set of two main lenses and three
corrective elements (reducer, extender, and flattener), a host of essentials
are included in this package as well! To connect the scope to your mount an
11.8" V-style dovetail bar comes attached to the included scope ring. For
supporting equipment, a traditional finder shoe is included, in addition to an
accessory mount/handle top bar for your extra gear connection needs. The rear of this scope features a
360° camera rotator, which makes adjusting your framing simple! Supporting various imaging equipment, M48x0.75 and M54x0.75 adapters are included on every optical accessory, along with built-in 2" filter threads for seamless filter integration. All of
this packs away in the included sturdy fabric case for safe storage and
travel!
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