{"product_id":"askar-111f-f-6-9-apo-refractor","title":"ASKAR 111F f\/6.9 APO REFRACTOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAskar 111F\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eapochromatic quadruplet flat-field astrograph \u003c\/strong\u003ethat offers high performance for an exceptionally low price. The quadruplet design makes it perfect for both visual observation and astrophotography. The objective lens features an element of \u003cstrong\u003eextra-low dispersion glass\u003c\/strong\u003e (ED) that minimizes chromatic aberration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/111F_specs_1000.png?v=1778466408\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Askar 111F is a versatile instrument and excels not just at imaging, but as a grab \u0026amp; go visual telescope (eyepieces \u0026amp; diagonal sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/111F_12_1000.jpg?v=1778468143\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional refractors, the quadruplet design does \u003cstrong\u003enot require a separate field flattener\u003c\/strong\u003e and you do not need to calculate precise backfocus. With a large image circle of \u003cstrong\u003e44mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Askar 111F is a highly capable imaging telescope.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/111F_sample_1000.jpg?v=1778466772\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OTA itself \u003cstrong\u003eweighs just 5.74kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (6.76kg with tube rings and dovetail bar) and has an \u003cstrong\u003eoverall length of 664mm\u003c\/strong\u003e with the dew shield contracted, making it easy to transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\" dual-speed rack \u0026amp; pinion focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is precise and rigid. It is natively compatible with most motorized focusers on the market including the \u003cstrong\u003eZWO EAF\u003c\/strong\u003e. The focuser includes 2\" and 1.25\" visual adapters as well as M48 and M54 camera adapters. On the rear there is a \u003cstrong\u003e360 degree rotator\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine rotation angle markings for precise framing. A 2\" mounted filter can be attached to the rear M48 camera adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/111F_8_1000.jpg?v=1778466642\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most refractors, the 111F includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo finderscope bases\u003c\/strong\u003e on either side of the focuser, allowing you to attach both a standard guide scope and control unit such as the \u003cstrong\u003eASIAIR\u003c\/strong\u003e without the need for additional accessories. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e also includes a finder-style slot, allowing for even more possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/111F_10_1000.png?v=1778466585\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/111F_11_1000.png?v=1778466572\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 36.0385%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptical design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; 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