@@JuanCarlosLosadaDiaz I do not recommend to use it with AM5, because the gross weight（including tube ring and dovetail plate) is 17.2kg. If we add other accessories such a camera, OAG, filters wheel, it must be very close to 20kg that equal to the limit for AM5
Honest question, why is there an available field flattener for this scope? Could they not have designed it like the other Askar scopes that don't require a field flattener such as the FRA400? Or is that something that is impossible to design, adds too much weight, or makes it too expensive?
It is easier to go with the modular approach having an option for 0.8 reducer/flattener or 1.0 flattener, you can design with a permanent lenses near the focus, but then you cannot change the f-ratio (different needs for photography vs visual)
I only know of one TEC180FL in my country, and it is SUBLIME. If the askar is even 50% as good for $4k, it's going to be AMAZING for people setting up a large observatory scope!
@@AlexN-AstroA buddy of mine had a TEC180FL for years and I always enjoyed looking through it. Earlier this year, he decided to sell it, and didn't bother mentioning it to any of his friends. I was in the midst of buying a TOA-150, but would've canceled the transaction to buy his TEC. Agreed...if this is half as good, it will be worth the $.
It is an ED triplet (something like ES 127 triplet,)and will probably have chromatic aberration, but it is still very tempting. Any information about image circle? and any image of stars showing possible chromatic aberration and star shape on the corners?
You know some of the best corrected scopes ever produced are ED triplets, right? The ED127 was a very budget oriented ed triplet, and does not compare to the TMB/Lzos, TEC, APM or any of the Takahashi TOA/TSA scopes.. the triplet design is more than capable of producing well corrected images, they go bad when manufacturers try to make everyone happy. Making a fast triplets is HARD and results in aberrations... at f7, a well made triplet can be next to flawless on axis, and towards the edge of the image circle. I would expect that the scope will need a flattener, but that's not an issue, provided the flattener is equally well made and you adhere to the backfocus requirements.
It’s a F/7 at 1300mm weighting 32lbs for $4800…..Love It !!!!
Amazing! I’ll be getting one in time, Thank you Askar!
Oh my gosh, that´s an impressive scope!
I assume it with impressive price!
@@antonsinitsyn6420 Close to 6k Euros it seems, but will it work with an Am5?
@@JuanCarlosLosadaDiaz I do not recommend to use it with AM5, because the gross weight（including tube ring and dovetail plate) is 17.2kg. If we add other accessories such a camera, OAG, filters wheel, it must be very close to 20kg that equal to the limit for AM5
@@antonsinitsyn6420 I know, it's more like a joke, for that focal length I already have a Celestron edge 8", but thanks for the advice 🍻
Am overwhelmed!!!~^^
Wow!
Honest question, why is there an available field flattener for this scope? Could they not have designed it like the other Askar scopes that don't require a field flattener such as the FRA400? Or is that something that is impossible to design, adds too much weight, or makes it too expensive?
It is easier to go with the modular approach having an option for 0.8 reducer/flattener or 1.0 flattener, you can design with a permanent lenses near the focus, but then you cannot change the f-ratio (different needs for photography vs visual)
Very impressive!
This looks incredible. Will be interesting to compare to the $19k TEC180FL.
I only know of one TEC180FL in my country, and it is SUBLIME. If the askar is even 50% as good for $4k, it's going to be AMAZING for people setting up a large observatory scope!
@@AlexN-AstroA buddy of mine had a TEC180FL for years and I always enjoyed looking through it. Earlier this year, he decided to sell it, and didn't bother mentioning it to any of his friends. I was in the midst of buying a TOA-150, but would've canceled the transaction to buy his TEC. Agreed...if this is half as good, it will be worth the $.
Found my next scope!!
185PHQ next ;)
My god, it's full of stars......
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It is an ED triplet (something like ES 127 triplet,)and will probably have chromatic aberration, but it is still very tempting. Any information about image circle? and any image of stars showing possible chromatic aberration and star shape on the corners?
You know some of the best corrected scopes ever produced are ED triplets, right?
The ED127 was a very budget oriented ed triplet, and does not compare to the TMB/Lzos, TEC, APM or any of the Takahashi TOA/TSA scopes.. the triplet design is more than capable of producing well corrected images, they go bad when manufacturers try to make everyone happy. Making a fast triplets is HARD and results in aberrations... at f7, a well made triplet can be next to flawless on axis, and towards the edge of the image circle.
I would expect that the scope will need a flattener, but that's not an issue, provided the flattener is equally well made and you adhere to the backfocus requirements.
Maybe a little too much weight for my AM5!
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So pretty I wouldn’t use it. Just have in my office to impress.
None of the links for Sharpstar work, as of Jan 12, 2024. Not a good sign.
Someone get me this please.
Can i have one? For free i mean? Could test it for you