Askar N160 F3.4 Newtonian Astrograph
The Askar N160 Newtonian Astrograph features a large 160mm aperture and a focal ratio of F3.4. This high-speed reflector excels at deep-sky imaging.
This cost-effective Newtonian astrograph is built for portability. Its carbon fiber tube delivers thermal stability for sharp stars during any night.
Unlike some heavier models like an orion 8 astrograph, the N160 remains lightweight at 3.97kg. It is perfect for modern compact mounts and setups.
If you utilize the askar fra300 for wide fields, this reflector offers a complementary focal length of 544mm with its high quality corrector.
Askar N160 Newtonian Astrograph Optical Path
The optical design uses an integrated triplet corrector to ensure a flat APS-C field. It provides pinpoint stars for your high-resolution cameras.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Aperture size |
160mm |
| Focal length |
576mm (without Corrector) / 544mm (with Corrector) |
| Focal ratio |
F3.6 (without Corrector) / F3.4 (with Corrector) |
| Corrector reduction factor |
0.95× |
| Corrector type |
Triplet design |
| Primary mirror type |
Parabolic mirror |
| Format specifications |
APS-C |
| Tube material |
Carbon fiber |
| Secondary mirror short axis diameter |
61 mm |
| Lens tube outer diameter |
193mm |
| Lens tube total length |
467mm |
| OTA weight |
3.97kg |
| Gross weight (including handle, tube ring, dovetail plate, and corrector) |
5.2kg |
| Corrector weight |
0.22kg |
| Resolution |
0.73 |
| Back focus |
55mm (from the M48 thread) |
| Rear-end thread type |
Corrector end: M48*0.75 |
| Standard package items |
a N160 OTA, a pair of tube rings, 230mm dovetail plate, multifunctional handle, 0.95× MPCC, manual, M58 to M48 adapter, 0.1mm shim ×2, 0.2mm shim ×2, 0.3mm shim ×2 |
This fast newtonian astrograph captures subtle details in faint nebulae. The carbon fiber build keeps the focus stable as temperatures drop at night.
Users can adapt the system for deep sky work. It replaces heavier gear like the orion 8 astrograph while maintaining excellent light collection.
Pairing this with an askar fra300 gives shooters versatility. You get both wide views and medium focal length reach for smaller celestial targets.
In the Box
This package includes the OTA, a 230mm dovetail plate, and the 0.95x coma corrector. It arrives ready for mounting on your professional mount.
You will also find a multifunctional handle and specialized shims. These tools allow for precise back-focus adjustments with your camera sensor.
Warranty & Manuals
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