Askar 60F Telescope

The Askar 60F Flat-Field 60mm 60/408 f/6.8 is a compact four-element apochromatic refractor designed for both astrophotography and visual observing. Its small size and low weight make it an excellent option for anyone seeking a portable instrument with high-quality optics. With its built-in field flattener, the telescope provides a flat field across full-frame sensors without requiring extra correctors or time-consuming backfocus adjustments.

The optical system consists of four elements (three in the front group and one in the rear), including a low-dispersion ED lens. This design ensures excellent chromatic aberration correction and delivers sharp, high-contrast images across the entire field. With a fully illuminated image circle of 44 mm, the telescope is well suited for full-frame cameras and video equipment.

A 2.4" rack-and-pinion focuser with a 1:10 micro-adjustment ratio and a built-in 360° rotator provides precise focusing and easy framing. The package includes photographic adapters with M48×0.75 and M54×0.75 threads, allowing quick attachment of cameras and DSLRs.

The Askar 60F is also suitable for visual use thanks to its 1.25" and 2" adapters. A retractable dew shield improves portability and reduces transport length. The tube features a matte interior finish and multiple finder-scope mounting points on both sides of the focuser and on the handle, offering flexibility when adding accessories.

Key Features of the Askar 60F Flat-Field 60mm 60/408 f/6.8

• four-element APO optical design with one ED lens
• built-in field flattener for a perfectly flat field without extra correctors
• supports full-frame sensors with a 44 mm illuminated field
• compact and lightweight design ideal for mobile setups
• suitable for both astrophotography and visual observing
• 2.4" rack-and-pinion focuser with 1:10 micro-adjustment and 360° rotator
• handle with finder-scope socket and additional mounting points on the sides of the focuser

Included in the Set

• Askar 60F optical tube
• pair of mounting rings
• transport handle
• 230 mm Vixen-style dovetail bar
• set of M48 and M54 photographic adapters

Technical Parameters

• optical design: apochromatic refractor
• lens system: ED quadruplet with air gap
• number of ED lenses: one
• aperture (front lens diameter): 60 mm
• focal length: 408 mm
• focal ratio: f/6.8
• fully illuminated field diameter: 44 mm
• suitable for full-frame sensors: yes
• included adapters: M64×0.75 to M54×0.75; M54×0.75 to M54×0.75; M54×0.75 to M48×0.75
• filter compatibility: yes, via M48×0.75 thread in the adapter
• maximum working distance (astrophotography) from M48×0.75 base: 81 mm
• maximum working distance (astrophotography) from M54×0.75 base: 99 mm
• maximum working distance (visual) from 1.25" socket: 120 mm
• maximum working distance (visual) from 2" socket: 130 mm
• compatible accessories: 1.25" / 2"
• focuser diameter: 2.4"
• focuser type: rack-and-pinion, dual speed, 1:10 ratio
• rotator: yes, 360°
• mounting type: Vixen foot
• dew shield: retractable
• tube length (with 1.25" adapter, dew shield retracted): 289 mm
• tube length (with 1.25" adapter, dew shield extended): 323 mm
• tube length (with photo adapter, dew shield retracted): 336 mm
• tube length (with photo adapter, dew shield extended): 369 mm
• tube weight: 2.36 kg
• total set weight: 2.86 kg

Guarantee

24 months