Askar APO 103/700 Triplet OTA

Askar APO 103/700 Triplet OTA is an advanced apochromatic refractor aimed at demanding astrophotographers. With an aperture of 103 mm and a focal length of 700 mm (f/6.8), this telescope delivers bright images with high contrast and fine detail. The triplet lens with ED glass effectively corrects color errors, capturing stars dot-like and nebulae sharply.

Thanks to its sophisticated design, this telescope can be used both photographically and visually. The integrated tube extension makes it easy to switch between accessories such as prisms or a binocular mount. For mounting, the OTA features a Vixen-style dovetail of 290 mm, making balancing on virtually any mount easy.

The mechanical finish is of a high standard: the stable 3.3″ rack & pinion focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment can carry heavy cameras with ease. A 360° rotating focuser with scale allows precise framing of shots. CNC-machined construction with internal anti-reflection coating minimizes stray light, resulting in high-contrast images.

With two finder shoes, lightweight tube rings and an ergonomic handle, the Askar APO 103/700 is not only versatile but practical to use. Thanks to the included transport bag, you can safely take this OTA to any observing location.

Application
The Askar APO 103/700 Triplet OTA is ideal for advanced astrophotographers who want to capture detailed deep-sky shots as well as sharp planetary images. With its aperture and optical quality, this is a versatile refractor that performs excellently in nebulae, galaxies and clusters. Solar observation always requires an appropriate filter.

Specifications

• Type: Refractor, Apochromatic (triplet)
• Aperture: 103 mm
• Focal length: 700 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/6.8
• Resolution: 1.34″
• Boundary magnitude: 12.3 mag
• Max. useful magnification: 206x
• Light output: 220x relative to the naked eye
• Coating: multiple
• Transport length: 600 mm
• Tube length: 711 mm
• Tube weight: 5.5 kg
• Focuser: 3.3″ rack & pinion, 1:10 microfocuser, 360° rotation, M48 camera connector
• Free opening of focuser: 86 mm
• Ocular connection: 2″ / 1.25″ adapter
• Accessories: tube rings, handle, Vixen dovetail (290 mm), 2 finder shoes, transport bag
• Mounting: OTA-only (without a mount)
• Corrector: not included