Brand: SharpStar

Askar V Series V Replacable Objective Lens Telescope (ASKAR-V)

ASKAR-V

Brand: SharpStar

Askar V Series V Replacable Objective Lens Telescope (ASKAR-V)

ASKAR-V

Have you every wanted to easily change your focal distance to meet your imaging needs? Now you can with the worlds first exchangable astrograph system. Easily swap between apertures, focal lengths, and reducers to suit your shot! No more extra rigs.
  • Focal range adjustable from 270mm up to 600mm using included main optics, reducer, and extender
  • Replaceable objective lens can change from 80mm to 60mm
  • Triplet APO design
  • Support for full frame cameras
  • Included in the kit is a: V-Reducer, V-Flattener, V-Extender
  • V80 objective lens includes a retractable lens hood
  • Multifunctional handle bar
  • Finder base
  • Focuser knob cap
  • 360 degree rotator
  • 1.25" or 2" visual adapter
  • 2" filter thread
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Product Description

The overall appearance of the Askar V is simple and generous, the color scheme of ivory white and silver makes it cool and elegant, and every detail of the design reflects exquisite craftsmanship and quality. Askar V not only has an elegant appearance and high-quality mechanical design, but also has excellent star performance and rich function configuration.

The V60 objective lens and V80 objective lens, both adopt a triplet APO design, two of which are ED glass, which can effectively eliminate chromatic aberration and increase image clarity. The V60 native focal ratio is f/6, and the focal length is 360mm. The V80 native focal ratio is f/6.25, and the focal length is 500mm. V is equipped with three additional accessories that are adjustable to 60mm or 80mm scales through rotation. The rear end of each accessory has M48 and M54 adapters with 2" built-in filter thread and the back focus is a standard 55mm.

Using the reducer, can effectively reduce exposure time and expand the field of view to meet more of the shooting requirements. When the reducer is used with V60 objective lens, the focal length is reduced to 270mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.5; when the reducer is used with V80 objective lens, the focal length is reduced to 384mm, and the focal ratio is increased to f/4.8.The V reducer unlocks the new performance of the Askar V, bringing more convenience and possibilities for your wide-field deep sky astrophotography.

The V flattener improves field curvature, edge quality and reduces aberrations. When used with the 60mm objective lens, the focal length remains 360mm and the focal ratio is f/6, while when used with the 80mm objective lens, the focal length changes to 495mm and the focal ratio becomes f/6.18. The V flattener helps you make clearer and more professional photos. It is an indispensable aid to high quality photography.

V extender, as the highlight of the product set, fully shows our none-stop innovation spirit and fulfill a part of the market vacant. V extender being used with the objective lens at the aperture of 60mm, the focal length is 446mm and the focal ratio is f/7.43; at the aperture of 80mm, the focal length is 600mm and the focal ratio is f/7.5. It supports both the connection to objective lenses of different apertures and the effective extension of the focal length, allowing clearer images to be captured and more detail to be observed.

V comes with new scaled 360° rotator and finder base, 1.25” and 2” visual adapters, supporting high-quality visual observation. Multifunctional handle design makes it more portable and easier to connect to vixen style finder base and accessories.

In a word, this telescope is a highly cost-effective choice whose advantage of multi-function caters for all level amateurs. Whether you are new to astronomical telescopes or an experienced amateur, you will find something to suit your needs in V. The Askar V is an absolute must-have telescope for you.

*Attention:When using the V60 objective lens, you can rotate the accessory to 60 scales to use; when using the V80 objective lens, the accessories should be rotated to 80 scales to adapt to the different aperture sizes of the different objective lenses.

What can I see with a Askar V Series V Replacable Objective Lens Telescope (ASKAR-V)?

Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.

Jupiter with

25mm Eyepiece - 14x Magnification

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Jupiter with

10mm Eyepiece - 36x Magnification

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Jupiter with

5mm Eyepiece - 72x Magnification

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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece

14x Magnification

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Moon with 10mm Eyepiece

36x Magnification

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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece

72x Magnification

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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece

10x Magnification

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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece

14x Magnification

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Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece

36x Magnification

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What's in the Box

  • Askar V Refractor Body
  • 60 mm Refractor Lens
  • 80 mm Refractor Lens
  • Askar V Reducer
  • Askar V Flattener
  • Askar V Extender
  • Rear-End Adapter
  • Multifunctional Handle Bar
  • Finder Base

Specifications

V60 mode OTA Parameters
Aperture size 60mm
Focal length 360mm
Focal ratio f/6
Objective lens Triplet air-spaced APO (including two ED glasses)
Distance from the 2" adapter to the focal plane with the focuser barrel retracted 150mm
Total length( without accessories) 318.5mm
Total Weight (Including tube ring&dovetail plate) 2.86kg
Rear-end adapter type 2” adapter, 1.25” adapter
V80 mode OTA Parameters
Aperture size 80mm
Focal length 500mm
Focal ratio f/6.25
Objective lens Triplet air-spaced APO (including two ED glasses)
Distance from the 2" adapter to the focal plane with the focuser barrel retracted 139.7mm
Total length( without accessories 411mm(with the dew shield contracted)479mm(with the dew shield fully stretched)
Total Weight (Including tube ring&dovetail plate) 3.44kg
Rear-end adapter type 2” adapter, 1.25” adapter
Focal length,Focal ratio Parameters
Aperture size:60mm
Focal length Focal ratio
+V Reducer 270mm f/4.5
+V Flattener 360mm f/6
+V Extender 446mm f/7.43
Aperture size:80mm
Focal length Focal ratio
+V Reducer 384mm f/4.8
+V Flattener 495mm f/6.18
+V Extender 600mm f/7.5
Accessory Parameters
Weight Reducer:0.44kg
Flattener:0.48kg
Extender:0.46kg
Rear-end adapter M54×0.75 ,M48×0.75(built-in 2”filter thread)
Back focus 55mm (from the M48 adapter)

Customer Reviews

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Askar-V

I received the Askar-V a few weeks ago from All-Star Telescope and as usual, the order process, shipping etc was efficient and quick. The scope is very solidly built relative to others that I own and the ability to change focal length is the main reason for the purchase. It is incredibly easily to switch between the various options, but unfortunately I have not been able to try it out yet due to the smoke from forest fires and cloud. Hopefully this will change soon.

The scope came with a great bag to keep everything together and was easy to set up with an ASIAir Plus and ASI EF. I am looking forward to being able to get some images as soon as things clear up.

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