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Askar 140 APO
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Askar 140 APO

The Askar 140 APO refractor telescope is designed primarily for astrophotography, but can also be used for visual observation. It features an air-spaced triplet apochromatic optical system with an ED...

The Askar 140 APO refractor telescope is designed primarily for astrophotography, but can also be used for visual observation. It features an air-spaced triplet apochromatic optical system with an ED glass element to correct chromatic aberration. Its 140 mm aperture helps collect light and resolve image detail.

The 3.5" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser has...

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    Dioptric

    They use a lens that refracts light and focuses it at the back end.
  • Lens Diameter 140 mm
  • Mount Type Equator
2960 00 €
Delivery Fri, 27 Nov - Thu, 03 Dec
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Description & Specifications

The Askar 140 APO refractor telescope is designed primarily for astrophotography, but can also be used for visual observation. It features an air-spaced triplet apochromatic optical system with an ED glass element to correct chromatic aberration. Its 140 mm aperture helps collect light and resolve image detail.

The 3.5" dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser has 100 mm of travel and a precision scale, and is compatible with most focus motors. The rotatable mechanism at the rear turns through 360° to adjust the viewing angle. The retractable dew shield and enlarged locking knobs make it easy to use.

  • Type: Refractor telescope
  • Objective lens diameter: 140 mm
  • Focal length: 980 mm
  • Focal ratio: f/7
  • Optical design: Air-spaced apochromatic triplet with an ED glass element
  • Length: 735 mm
  • Weight: 9.2 kg
  • Weight with rings and dovetail plate: 10.9 kg
  • Focuser: 3.5" dual-speed rack-and-pinion
  • Focuser travel: 100 mm
  • Rotation: 360°
  • Mount: Equatorial
  • Dovetail plate: Losmandy, 300 mm
  • Experience level: Experienced

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Dimensions

Type
Dioptric

Type

Dioptric

They use a lens that refracts light and focuses it at the back end.
Lens Diameter
140 mm
Focal Length
-

Focal Length

It is the distance that light rays need to travel to reach the focal point, that is, the sensor of the lens.

The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view for the photograph, and therefore, the more of what is in front of us the lens can capture.
Mount Type
Equator

User Level

Beginner
No
Familiar
No
Experienced
Yes

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2.960,00 €
14,00 €   shipping cost