{"id":27870,"date":"2025-09-02T22:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27870"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:45:29","slug":"askar-ap-185-1295-triplet-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/askar-ap-185-1295-triplet-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Askar AP 185\/1295 Triplet OTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>185 mm apochromat: the penultimate step to the maximum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Askar 185\/1295 Triplet<\/strong> is developed for advanced astrophotographers and professional observatories. The 185 mm aperture combines massive light grasp with high resolution at a 1295 mm focal length (f\/7): faint nebulae, galaxy groups, and planetary detail within a single instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncompromising refractor class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The triplet objective delivers color-error-free stars across the entire field, and the complete scope of delivery with tube rings, Losmandy dovetail, and adapters makes the tube immediately usable, both photographically and visually. This is an instrument for a heavy permanent mount; the weight and tube length require a well-thought-out setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optical tube 185\/1295 triplet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tube Rings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losmandy dovetail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapters for 2 inch and 1.25 inch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes, for whom no<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For: observatories and very advanced photographers seeking maximum refractor performance below the 200 mm class. Not for: anyone in doubt about their mount or setup; in that case, start with the 103 or 160 and work your way up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Optical design<\/td><td>Apochromat, triplet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening<\/td><td>185 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length<\/td><td>1295 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening ratio<\/td><td>f\/7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connection<\/td><td>2 inches and 1.25 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attachment<\/td><td>Mounting rings with Losmandy dovetail and handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Execution<\/td><td>OTA (loose tube)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure about the right tube for your camera and mount? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-selection-aid\/\">telescope selection aid<\/a> helps you choose. Also view all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/refracting-telescopes\/\">Refracting telescopes<\/a> and the full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/askar\/\">Askar<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Askar 185\/1295 Triplet: top-tier f\/7 apochromat for observatories and advanced astrophotography. 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