ASKAR 160APO f/7 APOCHROMATIC REFRACTOR

Name: ASKAR 160APO f/7 APOCHROMATIC REFRACTOR
Brand: Testar Australia
SKU: SS-160APO
Price: 6899.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$6,899.00AUD

SKU: SS-160APO

Askar

Apochromatic Triplet

13.6 kg

The Askar 160 APO is a high-quality apochromatic refractor telescope designed to excel in astrophotography and visual observing. It offers a 160mm aperture and f/7 focal ratio, with a focal length of 1120mm, making it versatile for capturing a wide variety of celestial objects with remarkable clarity and detail.

This telescope features an air-spaced triplet lens design incorporating extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to suppress the chromatic aberration. This feature ensures excellent colour correction, making it an ideal choice for astrophotographers seeking accurate colour reproduction in their images.

A distinctive feature of the Askar 160 APO is the extendible focuser, which extends up to 115mm. This adjustability improves compatibility with various accessories, including binoviewers, and facilitates optimal focusing in different imaging configurations.

Additionally, the telescope is equipped with a dual-speed 3.5-inch rack-and-pinion focuser, offering smooth and precise movement. It is also compatible with most electronic auto focusers (EAF).

The Askar 160 APO includes durable tube rings and a 400 mm Losmandy-style dovetail bar, ensuring stability on a variety of mounts. A 315 mm top handle, equipped with an accessory slot, enhances portability and customization options. To protect the instrument, the telescope comes with a durable aluminium hard case, ensuring safe storage and transport.

In terms of performance, users have reported that the Askar 160 APO offers excellent contrast and clarity, with good light transmission. It is expected to compete favorably with other telescopes with similar specifications in terms of optical performance.

Specifications

Aperture Size	160 mm
Tube Diameter	163 mm
Focal Length	1120 mm
Focal Ratio	f/7
Objective Lens	APO Triplet with Air Gap (includes one ED glass lens)
Overall Length	883 mm (with dew shield retracted) 996 mm (with shield extended)
Retractable Rear Tube Length	115 mm
Optical Tube Weight (OTA)	11.4 kg
Gross Weight (with rings and dovetail)	13.6 kg
Thread Type Rear	2” and 1.25” optical adapters