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 Items included Askar 160 APO optical tube A pair of retaining rings Carrying handle 400mm Losmandy-style dovetail Aluminium case User manual Downloads Instruction manual Gallery NGC2170 | ASKAR 160APO + 160APO 1x Full-frame Flattener + ZWO ASI2600 MCpro LDN1588&LBN866 | ASKAR 160APO + 160APO 1x Full-frame Flattener + ZWO ASI2600 MCpro NGC2359 | ASKAR 160APO + 160APO 1x Full-frame Flattener + ZWO2600mc M78 | ASKAR 160APO + 160APO 0.8x Full-frame Reducer + ZWO ASI2600 MCpro IC342 | ASKAR 160APO + 160APO 0.8x Full-frame Reducer + ZWO2600mc
