Askar 103APO Triplet Refractor
Askar
Askar 103APO is a 103 mm Triplet APO refractor for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- Triplet APO refractor
- Aperture
- 103 mm
- Focal length
- 700 mm
- Focal ratio
- f/6.8
- Dawes limit
- 1.13"
- Glass / elements
- Triplet air-spaced APO
Specifications
- Focuser
- 3.3"
Imaging
- Image circle
- 44 mm
- Camera format
- Full frame / APS-C / Micro 4/3 with corrector
- Full-frame coverage
- Yes
- Back focus
- 55 mm with optional flatteners/reducers
- Reducer / flattener
- Optional 0.8× reducer: 560 mm at f/5.4
Mechanical
- Weight
- 5.5 kg
Astrophotography Fit
Best for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.
Askar 103APO sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The useful headline specs are aperture 103 mm, focal length 700 mm, f/6.8.
Camera coverage: Full frame / APS-C / Micro 4/3 with corrector. Image circle: 44 mm. Back focus: 55 mm with optional flatteners/reducers.
Refractors keep the field routine calmer: no regular collimation, predictable cooldown, and a clean path to autofocus and filtered imaging. The tradeoff is aperture and reach.
Weight matters here: 5.5 kg. Leave payload headroom for the camera, guider, focuser, dew control, and cables instead of judging the mount by bare tube weight alone.
Best paired with
- Corrected field flattener or reducer when the design requires one
- Cooled APS-C or smaller astro cameras matched to the image circle
- Autofocus, guide scope or OAG, and a mount with comfortable payload margin
Not recommended for
- Large full-frame sensors unless the corrected field supports them
- Very small travel mounts near their realistic imaging payload limit
- Buyers expecting one telescope to be ideal for every target size
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Scientific High Point Scientific | $1,199.00 | In stock Updated 8/4/2026 | View Offer - $1,199.00 |
| Starizona Starizona | $1,199.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $1,199.00 |
| Telescopes.net Telescopes.net | Not tracked yet | Unknown Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer |
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