Askar 120APO The Askar 120APO is a 120 mm aperture refractor with a 840 mm focal length at f/7. Its air-spaced triplet objective contains one ED element and is designed for colour-corrected visual observing and astronomical imaging.
Manufacturer model: Askar 120APO · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The Askar 120APO is a 120 mm aperture refractor with a 840 mm focal length at f/7. Its air-spaced triplet objective contains one ED element and is designed for colour-corrected visual observing and astronomical imaging.
The 3.3-inch rack-and-pinion focuser provides dual-speed adjustment and 100 mm graduated travel. The rear graduated 360° rotator has a separate locking screw for setting the field angle. Two finder bases provide positions for a finder, guidescope or other compatible accessories.
A dedicated 1× flattener and 0.8× reducer are available separately for photography. Each requires its specified camera spacing. The rear visual assembly accepts 2-inch and 1.25-inch accessories.
The telescope has a retractable dew shield, mounting rings, a multifunction handle and a 290 mm Vixen-style dovetail. Published weights distinguish the bare OTA from the complete mounting assembly; use the full imaging-train weight when selecting a mount. The standard package and the exact length configurations are listed below. A camera, diagonal, eyepieces and electronic focuser are separate accessories.
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Askar 120APO The Askar 120APO is a 120 mm aperture refractor with a 840 mm focal length at f/7. Its air-spaced triplet objective contains one ED element and is designed for colour-corrected visual observing and astronomical imaging.
Manufacturer model: Askar 120APO · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
