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Askar SQA85 Quintuplet Petzval Astrograph

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Askar SQA85 f/4.8 Quintuplet Petzval Refractor Telescope is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.

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Askar SQA85 Quintuplet Petzval Astrograph

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Specifications

Optics

Optical design
Petzval-style flat-field astrograph
Aperture
85 mm
Focal length
408 mm
Focal ratio
f/4.8
Dawes limit
1.36"
Lens design
Quintuplet petzval APO(including two pieces of SD glass)

Specifications

Focuser
2.8"

Imaging

Full-frame coverage
Yes
Camera format
Full-frame

Mechanical

Weight
3.64 kg Gross weight(including tube ring and dovetail plate) 4.62 kg Rear-end thread type M48/M54/M68 adapters
Tube length
403 mm(when the dew shield is contracted) 439 mm(when the dew shield is stretched)
Adapter
M48/M54/M68 adapters
Dimensions
85 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 SQA85 f/4.8 Quintuplet Petzval Refractor Telescope 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.

Fast astrographs collect signal quickly, but they are unforgiving: collimation, tilt, filter behavior, and back-focus spacing show up immediately in star shapes.

Best paired with

  • Rigid focuser, tilt adjuster, and exact corrector spacing
  • Cooled cameras with a sensor inside the corrected image circle
  • High-throughput filters that behave well at fast focal ratios

Not recommended for

  • Users who do not want to tune collimation, tilt, and spacing
  • Thick or narrow filters that show strong bandpass shift at fast focal ratios
  • Loose camera adapters or focusers that cannot hold the imaging train square

Where To Buy

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High Point Scientific logo
High Point Scientific
High Point Scientific
$2,395.00
In stock
Updated 11/4/2026
View Offer - $2,395.00
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Starizona
Starizona
$2,395.00
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Updated 11/3/2026
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Telescopes.net
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Mile High Astronomy
Mile High Astronomy
$2,395.00
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Updated 11/3/2026
View Offer - $2,395.00

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