Askar 185APO 1x Full-frame Flattener
Askar
Askar 185APO 1x Full-frame Flattener is a matched reducer/flattener or field corrector for improving star shape and image scale on compatible optics.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical type
- Reducer / field flattener
- Magnification
- 1x
Specifications
- Reduction factor
- 1×
- Threads
- M68x1 M54x0.75 M54x0.75-M48x0.75(M48x0.75 filter thread inside)
Imaging
- Camera format
- Full-frame imaging circle
- Full-frame coverage
- Yes
Mechanical
- Back focus
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 0.79 kg
Astrophotography Fit
Best when it is matched to the exact telescope design and installed at the specified back-focus spacing.
Askar 185APO 1x Full-frame Flattener should be treated as part of the optical prescription, not a generic accessory. The right reducer or corrector can flatten the field, improve corner stars, and in reducer form make the system faster and wider.
Spacing, tilt, and sensor size are the entire game. Even a premium corrector will disappoint if the camera sits at the wrong distance or the focuser cannot hold the train square.
Best paired with
- The specific telescope model it was designed for
- Threaded adapters and spacers that hit the published back focus
- Cameras with sensors inside the corrected image circle
Not recommended for
- Unmatched telescopes with different optical prescriptions
- Rigs where back focus is already consumed by filters/OAG/rotator
- Trying to fix guiding, focus, or collimation issues optically
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starizona Starizona | $329.00 | In stock Updated 5/13/2026 | View Offer - $329.00 |