Askar FMA180 Pro

Looking for a professional deep space telescope for your photography needs? Look no further than the Askar FMA180 Pro APO. With a focal length of 180mm and a fast aperture of f/4.5, this photographic star lens is the perfect choice for capturing stunning images of the night sky.

Featuring an ED lens for superior color correction and a 2.5-inch rack-and-pinion focuser for precise focusing, the Askar FMA180 Pro is a top-of-the-line choice for astrophotography enthusiasts. The lens is also compatible with full-frame DSLR cameras, making it a versatile option for a wide range of users.

Whether you're a seasoned astrophotographer or just starting out, the Askar FMA180 Pro APO is a reliable and high-quality option for capturing breathtaking images of the cosmos.

Askar FMA180 Pro Review:

The ASKAR FMA180 Pro is a sophisticated upgrade to the ASKAR FMA180 triplet air-spaced APO refractor, boasting a more integrated and user-friendly design that is optimized for astrophotography and visual observation. This model features a sextuplet air-spaced APO design with two pieces of ED glass, ensuring excellent chromatic aberration correction. The FMA180 Pro enhances stability with its internal focusing design, and adds practicality with a new finder base and a 360° rotator. This telescope is compact, high-quality, and offers more integrated functions than its predecessor, making it a dedicated tool for astrophotographers.

Product features include:

• Aperture: 40mm
• Focal Length: Objective Lens (220mm); Plus Reducer (180mm)
• Focal Ration: Objective Lens (f5.5); Plus Reducer (f4.5)
• Objective Type: Triplet Dual ED Air-Spaced APO; Sextuplet Refractor for Full-Frame Astrophotography (With Reducer)
• Back focus: 55mm
• Image circle: 44mm
• Overall Length: 145mm (Photographic Mode with Focal Reducer); 160mm (Observation Mode Without Star Diagonal)
• Weight: 395g (14oz)
• Rear-end thread type: M48×0.75 (built-in 2″ filter thread)
• Back-End Adapter: M42x0.75 (Photographic Mode); 1.25” Adapter (Observation Mode)

Package includes the FMA180 Body, Two Tube Rings, Finder Scope Bracket, Two Extension Tubes, 1.25” Adapter, Allen Wrench, and an Owner’s Manual.

Reviews from the astronomy community suggest that the FMA180 Pro performs well for its price range, particularly in capturing large, diffuse nebulae due to its f/4.5 focal ratio. The build quality is impressive and the lens performs well even at f4.5. The ASKAR FMA180 Pro promises a reliable and efficient experience for any astrophotography enthusiast.

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