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FRA300 Pro

Askar

From $599.95

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The Askar FRA300 Pro is a compact 60mm f/5 Petzval quintuplet astrograph designed for wide-field astrophotography and delivers exceptional flat-field performance across a 44mm image circle with virtually no chromatic aberration. Its fast f/5 focal ratio enables short exposure times compared to slower designs, making it ideal for capturing detailed images of nebulae, star clusters, and large-scale celestial objects while remaining highly portable for field use. The fully air-spaced quintuplet design includes ED glass for superior color correction, and the built-in flat field eliminates the need for additional field flatteners or complex backfocus calculations. With a central RMS radius reaching just 2 micrometers, the FRA300 Pro delivers razor-sharp star images that satisfy demanding astrophotographers seeking professional optical performance in a compact, cost-effective package.

Specifications

Optical design Quintuplet Petzval APO
Aperture 60 mm
Image Circle 44 mm
Tube Length 303 mm
Dovetail Plate 300mm Vixen-style
RMS Radius (Center) 2 μm
Rear Thread M48x0.75
Focal ratio f/5
Focal length 300 mm
ED Glass Elements 1
Gross Weight 3.12 kg
Net Weight 2.26 kg
Rotator 360-degree
Focuser Type 2.5 inch Dual-Speed Rack-and-Pinion

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