APO Quintuplet FRA400 Telescope Askar (F/5.6) - Askar
APO Quintuplet FRA400 Telescope Askar (F/5.6) - Askar
SKU: askar-fra400
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Since their creation, the Askar astrographs of the FRA range (short focal ratio) have been very well received by astrophotographers around the world. The FRA400 model is a compact Petzval-type astrograph with a 72mm diameter and an f/5.6 aperture. Stars are sharp and fine, both at the center of the field of view and at the edges, even with a large sensor.
- Lens: Quintuplet Petzval APO (air-spaced) - 2 ED elements included
- Diameter: 72mm
- Focal length: 400mm (f/5.6)
- Image circle: 44mm
- Maximum backfocus: 140mm from the M68x1 exit
- Length: 317mm
- Width: 90mm optical tube (100mm at dew shield)
- Height: 151mm (from handle to dovetail)
- Weight of optical tube: 2560g
- Weight with clamps and dovetail: 2880g
- Exit: M68x1 thread and 50.8/31.75mm exit
- Compact and light, ideal for nomadic astrophotographers
- Exceptional image quality with sharp and fine stars
- Compatibility with full-frame sensors thanks to a 44mm image circle
- Advanced optical design with 2 ED elements and multi-coating for a clear image
- Robust focuser with fine adjustment for precise focusing
- Compatible with all included adaptors M68x1, M54x0.75, M52x0.75, and M48x0.75
- Compatible with standard tripods via included mounting brackets
- Askar 72mm APO Quintuplet FRA400 (F/5.6)
- 2 Mounting Clamps
- Askar Vixen-style Dovetail
- Carrying Handle
- M68x1 / M54x0.75 Adaptor
- M54x0.75 / M52x0.75 Adaptor
- M52x0.75 / M48x0.75 Adaptor






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