
Askar FMA135 Triplet APO Telescope
The Askar FMA135 is one of the best ways to enter the exciting world of astro-imaging with an astrograph. If you’ve ever wondered what an astrograph can do for you, this is a great way to find out without breaking the bank. This astrograph is a 30mm air-spaced apochromatic refractor with an f/4.5 triplet and because it is an astrograph, it includes an integrated three-element field flattener that yields superb, pinpoint stars throughout the image plane. What is an Astrograph? The field-flattener is what sets an astrograph apart from a standard APO refractor and this one has three elements that won’t disappoint, providing pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of the field. This low-cost instrument delivers amazing color correction and image quality at a very affordable price and is a great introduction to the exciting world of astrophotography. The objective lens has a compact focal length of 135mm and is optimized and tested for advanced astrophotography and sharp images. Interesti