Askar 50P-SkyGuider Pro Bundle
Ultra-compact, lightweight kit—great for beginners and experienced astrophotographers, too! This package combines Askar's small, fast wide-angle refractor, the 50P, with a classic iOptron Skyguider Pro mount... Because of this system's low magnification, the lightweight SkyGuider Pro provides all the support and tracking you need, so the combination is both easy to carry and simple to learn. At the same time, the 50P's wide field—more than three degrees with the popular ASI585 camera, or a whopping seven degrees with an APS-C camera—offers the opportunity for advanced astrophotographers to shoot both deep and wide. The SkyGuider Pro is valued for its ease of use with small telescopes and relatively light weight. Beginners benefit because this mount is quick to master (and easy to take outside for practice!), while for experienced shooters, the simplicity of the setup means more time on target building up your integration, instead of fiddling around with your astrophotography gear. A proficient astrophotographer should be able to to shoot either camera above for at least 30 seconds per "sub," and likely more, without guiding. This kit provides telescope, mount and tripod—you'll bring your own camera. (For owners of traditional cameras—DSLRs and mirrorless—you'll also need a 48mm t-ring. Give us a call if you have questions about this, and we'll help you get the right thing.) The Askar 50P: A portable, versatile 50mm quadruplet APO astrograph Askar's petite new 50P Petzval optic provides sharp images with APS-C and smaller cameras, providing wide-angle views and fast, f/3.8 imaging. With its 190mm focal length, you'll get a roughly 7° field across the long side of APS-C cameras, and a still-wide 3.4° with the popular ASI585 cameras... This is a great choice for beginners: The 50P's light weight makes it ideal for use on small tracking mounts (like the SkyGuider Pro!) and its relatively low magnification is forgiving of minor errors in tracking and polar alignment. Because of its Petzval design, there's no need for precise backfocus, either—anywhere from 50-65mm will work well, easy-peasy. ρ Ophiuchi cloud complex | Askar 50P+ZWO ASI2600MC Monoceros | Askar 50P+ZWO ASI2600MC Specifications Aperture size 50mm Focal length 190mm Focal ratio f/3.8 Objective lens Quadruplet petzval APO（including one piece of SD glass） Total length 147mm(when the dew shield is contracted) 182mm(when the dew shield is stretched) Format specifications APS-C format（optimized for 1-inch sensors） Gross weight（including tube ring and dovetail plate） 1.4kg Rear-end thread type M48 adapter (with M48×0.75 filter thread) Rear-end connection distance Support 50-65mm range (Recommended connection length is 55mm) Standard package items A 50P OTA，a manual SkyGuider Pro: Simple and Effective. In our opinion, the best camera tracker to get started in astrophotography! Those of us who do astrophotography here at Mile High own these ourselves—even though we have bigger mounts. Features Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW) Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures Detachable alt-az base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment Includes iOptron AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope 4 tracking speed (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars; 1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the same time Operation in both northern and southern hemispheres Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation (20°C) Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port Micro USB port for power, charging and firmware upgrade Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” threads Specifications Mount Compact single axis tracking EQ Payload (Max.) 11 lbs (5kg), balanced Mount weight 2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery Mount weight with base 3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery Body material All metal RA shaft Φ35mm, steel Worm wheel Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy R.A. worm Φ15.2mm, brass Bearing 4 pieces Motor drive DC servo motor with optical encoder Tracking R.A. automatic Tracking speed Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S Fast slew speed 144X, forward and reverse Guiding port ST-4 compatible Camera trigger Yes Power Requirement Internal rechargeable battery Battery type Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh Duration of operation Up to 20 hours at 20ºC Power charge port Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours Camera mounting block Φ62mm, 3/8" post thread Body base connection Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket Alt-Azi adjustable base Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter Φ80 mm Latitude adjustment range -30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base) Azimuth adjustment range ±5º Body dimension 133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base) Counterweight shaft Φ20x200 mm w/ 3/8”-16 threads Counterweight 1.35kg Firmware upgrade Yes (via USB port) Operation Temperature -10ºC ~40ºC Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery) In The Box (SkyGuider Pro) SkyGuiderTM Pro camera mount with optical polar scope Alt-az base Micro USB charging cable Padded carry bag DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk and vizen saddle plate. 1.35kg counterweight CW shaft