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Askar SQA130 Quintuplet Petzval Astrograph

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SQA130 is an optical tube for general deep-sky imaging and visual observing.

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Askar SQA130 Quintuplet Petzval Astrograph

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Specifications

Optics

Optical design
Petzval-style flat-field astrograph
Aperture
130 mm
Focal length
624 mm
Focal ratio
f/4.8
Dawes limit
0.89"
Lens design
Quintuplet petzval APO(including two pieces of SD glass)

Imaging

Full-frame coverage
Yes
Camera format
Medium format(55 mm), covers full frame(44 mm)

Mechanical

Weight
9.18 kg Gross weight(including tube ring and dovetail plate) 11.76 kg Rear-end thread type M48/M54/M68 adapters
Tube length
650 mm(when the dew shield is contracted) 764 mm(when the dew shield is stretched)
Adapter
M48/M54/M68 adapters
Dimensions
130 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.

SQA130 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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