Product OverviewThe Askar 32mm f/4 Guide Scope is an ultra-compact guide scope for lightweight astrophotography setups. With a 32mm aperture, 128mm focal length, and fast f/4 focal ratio, it is designed for portable rigs where low weight and quick guide-star acquisition matter.Who Is This Product Best For?This guide scope is best for wide-field imagers, star tracker users, small refractor owners, and portable astrophotography setups where a compact autoguiding solution is preferred.Why Choose This Product? 32mm aperture and 128mm focal length. Fast f/4 focal ratio for compact guiding setups. Lightweight 0.35kg OTA design. Integrated helical focuser with 25mm focuser travel. Rear adapter support for 1.25-inch and M42x0.75 connections. Compact size for travel and portable astrophotography rigs. Recommended Uses Autoguiding with compact imaging telescopes. Portable deep-sky astrophotography. Star tracker and lightweight mount setups. Finder-scope style use with compatible accessories. Compatibility and Accessory NotesThe guide scope supports 1.25-inch and M42x0.75 rear adapter connections. The base is suitable for universal finder slots and includes 1/4-inch and M4 threaded mounting holes for additional mounting flexibility.Important Limitations Best suited to short focal length or portable imaging systems. Requires a compatible guide camera for autoguiding. Not intended as a main imaging telescope for high-resolution work. Mounting compatibility should be confirmed before purchase. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is it best used for?It is best used as a compact guide scope for portable astrophotography systems.Is it good for larger telescopes?For larger or longer focal length imaging telescopes, a larger guide scope may be a better match.Can it connect to common guide cameras?Yes, the 1.25-inch and M42x0.75 rear adapter options support many common guide-camera setups.Our RecommendationOntario Telescope recommends the Askar 32mm f/4 Guide Scope for lightweight and portable imaging setups where size and weight are the priority. Choose a 52mm guide scope when you need more aperture or a longer guide focal length. Aperture 32mm Focal Length 128mm Focal Ratio f/4 Objective Type Doublet Overall Length 143mm OTA Weight 0.35kg Rear Adapter M42x0.75 and 1.25-inch adapter Focuser Integrated helical focuser, 25mm travel
