Askar Apochromatic refractor AP 185/1295 Triplet OTA (80952)

The Artesky Apochromatic Refractor AP 185/1295 Triplet OTA is a premium telescope designed for advanced astronomers and observatories. With its large 185mm aperture and triplet lens design, it delivers exceptional optical performance, making it perfect for astrophotography and detailed observations of celestial objects like the Moon, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Its sturdy construction, precise rack-and-pinion focuser with fine adjustment, and included accessories such as tube clamps and a Losmandy-style prism rail ensure reliability and ease of use for professional-level applications.

Specifications

• Type: Refractor
• Type of build: Apochromat
• Aperture (mm): 185
• Focal length (mm): 1295
• Aperture ratio (f/): 7
• Resolving capacity: 0.62
• Limit value (mag): 13.1
• Max. useful magnification: 370
• Light gathering capacity: 698
• Coating: Multiple
• Lens design: Triplet

Tube Details

• Carrying length (mm): 1081
• Tube length (mm): 1222
• Tube weight (kg): 17.2

Focuser

• Type of build: Rack and pinion
• Connection (to eyepiece): 2"
• Rotating: Yes
• Gear reduction: 1:10 fine focusing
• Adjustment range (mm): 100
• Ring clamp: Yes
• Free aperture (mm): 89

Mount and Accessories

• Type of build: OTA (no mount)
• Tube clamps: Yes
• Finder base: Vixen/Skywatcher Level
• Prism rail: Losmandy-Style
• Corrector: Without
• Transport cases: Yes
• Deviating optics: No
• Eyepiece adaptor: 2" / 1.25"
• Carrying handle: Yes
• Test protocol: Yes
• Dew shield: Yes

Area of Application

• Nature Observation: No
• Moon & Planets: Yes
• Nebulae & Galaxies: Yes
• Astrophotography: Yes

Recommended For Advanced users and observatories; not suitable for beginners.