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Askar FRA300 Pro | Best in Its Class!
While supplies last, you can get the Askar FRA300 Pro at an extreme discount!
But what makes this 60 mm refractor stand out besides the killer deal? You need answers, and we’ve done the work for you! Check out the breakdown below to see how the FRA300 Pro compares to several other top tier astrographs in the same class, like the newly released 60F or the popular RedCat51, and you’ll be able to see why the Askar FRA300 Pro simply outshines the competition at this price!
How Does The Askar FRA300 Pro Compare?
FRA300 |
RedCat 61 |
MiniCat 51 |
RedCat 51 |
SQA55 |
60F |
$998.95 $599.95 |
$1,398.00 | $988.00 | $888.00 | $795.00 | $499.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Elements | Quintuplet | Quadruplet | Quadruplet | Quadruplet | Quintuplet | Quadruplet |
| Aperture | 60 mm Better |
61 mm Better |
51 mm Good |
51 mm Good |
55 mm Good |
60 mm Better |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 Fast |
f/4.9 Fast |
f/3.5 Snappy |
f/4.9 Fast |
f/4.8 Fast |
f/6.8 Average |
| Image Circle | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Focuser | Robust 2.5" Rack & Pinion EAF Ready |
Proprietary Internal Design EAF Ready |
Proprietary Internal Design EAF Ready |
Proprietary Internal Design EAF Ready |
Helical Not EAF Ready |
2.4" Rack & Pinion EAF Ready |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 300 mm | 178.5 mm | 250 mm | 264 mm | 408 mm |
| Astrophotography Ready? |
Yes No Flattener Required |
Yes No Flattener Required |
Yes No Flattener Required |
Yes No Flattener Required |
Yes No Flattener Required |
Yes No Flattener Required |
Your Next Astrophotography Powerhouse
Five Internal Optical Elements
Breathtaking detail and razor-sharp stars are right at your fingertips thanks to this quintuplet optical design! The five internal glass lenses are arranged in a 3+2 configuration, featuring one piece of high quality ED glass for striking color accuracy within your frames. In addition, the Petzval lens arrangement means no backspacing calculations necessary and an inherent flat field! Even the most dedicated astrophotographers are sure to be captivated by these crystal-clear results.
60 MM of Light Gathering Power
With 60 mm of aperture at hand, the Askar FRA300 Pro is your key to bright, vivid images on a host of celestial objects. Dazzling detail is yours for the taking, whether that involves the intricacies of distant galaxies or the stunning structure of nebulae! Powerful in performance yet compact in nature, this Askar telescope is an exceptional option for those seeking stellar results.
Fast f/5.0 Focal Ratio
With a 300 mm focal length and 60 mm aperture, this Askar astrograph is perfect for rapid light collection! The fast f/5.0 focal ratio rivals that of the popular William Optics RedCat line at a fraction of the cost, making the FRA300 Pro the elite choice for speed-driven astrophotographers.
Support for Full Frame Sensors
Boasting a 44 mm image circle, this astrograph takes the term “wide field” one step further, providing the means for high resolution, full frame images! Tack on some of today’s largest sensors and revel at the outstanding clarity from corner to corner. With its inherent flat field, you can expect tack-sharp stars across the entire field of view, satisfying even the most detail-oriented imagers.
EAF-Ready 2.5" Rack & Pinion Focuser
Solid in construction yet fluid in motion, the onboard Rack & Pinion Focuser helps you hone in on the details with ease! Dual-speed in design, two separate knobs operate at different precision levels for the utmost clarity. Its 2.5” diameter and precision-machining ensure a solid, stable mount for your imaging equipment while also enabling smooth, consistent motion. Ready for most of today’s most popular electronic focusers out of the box, you’re well equipped for automatic, hands-free focusing.
350 MM Focal Length
Get ready for a plethora of imaging opportunities courtesy of the 300 mm focal length! This wide field astrograph is suitable for framing popular classics like the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades Open Star Cluster, and plenty more, while also supplying the reach for intricacies such as the Flaming Star and Tadpoles Nebulae, the Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex, and the Witch Head Nebula. However you choose to fill the frame, the Askar FRA300 Pro helps you do so with stunning clarity!
Ready for Imaging Right Out of the Box!
Thanks to its quintuplet optical design and the host of inclusions within the box, you’ll be ready to image the cosmos in no time! The inherent flat field means there’s no need to purchase a separate field flattener, offering distortion-free detail from corner to corner. In addition, backfocal calculations are a thing of the past: simply attach your camera and you’re ready to go. Within the package you’ll find the essentials: a tube ring, a dual-purpose handle bar, multiple photographic adapters, as well as a 300 mm Vixen dovetail plate. Thanks to the ample support from Askar, you’re set up for success.
