Askar V 60mm and 80mm Triplet Refractor
You Get Two Refractors in One with 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. 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!
V60 & V80 Lens Specifications
| 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 |
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.
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.