Askar SQA106 Quintuplet Petzval Astrograph
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Askar SQA106 Petzval Astrograph is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.
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Specifications
Optics
- Optical design
- Petzval-style flat-field astrograph
- Aperture
- 106 mm
- Focal length
- 509 mm
- Focal ratio
- f/4.8
- Dawes limit
- 1.09"
- Lens design
- Quintuplet petzval APO(including two pieces of SD glass)
- Focuser
- dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser
Imaging
- Full-frame coverage
- Yes
- Camera format
- full frame(44 mm), upgrade to the medium format(55 mm)
Mechanical
- Weight
- 5.82 kg Gross weight(including tube ring and dovetail plate) 8.12 kg Rear-end thread type M48/M54/M68 adapters
- Tube length
- 516 mm(when the dew shield is contracted) 586 mm(when the dew shield is stretched)
- Adapter
- M48/M54/M68 adapters
- Dimensions
- 106 mm
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 SQA106 Petzval Astrograph sits in the telescope slot for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing. The important buying question is whether the optical design, focal length, and mount demands match the targets you actually shoot.
Treat it as a system component rather than a standalone tube: the mount, corrector, camera, and focusing hardware decide how good the final data can be.
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 | $3,395.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $3,395.00 |
| Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy | $3,395.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $3,395.00 |
| Starizona Starizona | $3,395.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $3,395.00 |
| Telescopes.net Telescopes.net | $3,395.00 | In stock Updated 8/5/2026 | View Offer - $3,395.00 |
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