Askar 50P Petzval Astrograph - ASKAR50P

Pack a powerful astrophotography optic with you wherever you go, with this small scope! With 50 mm of aperture and a snappy f/3.8 design free of strict backfocus requirements, this fast scope kickstarts imaging sessions from the backyard or on-the-go. Picturesque wide-angle portraits are just a handful of shots away, with the Askar 50P Petzval Astrograph!

Create stellar shots of deep sky objects with less integration time, with the Askar 50P Petzval Astrograph! The lightning fast f/3.8 focal ratio collects data in a flash, allowing you to begin pulling out detail and contrast in deep sky objects sooner. At just under 6" collapsed and a featherweight 3.1 pounds, this snappy astrophotography performance is ultra-portable, ready to provide incredible results wherever you go. The quadruplet Petzval design behind this scope not only provides clarity, sharpness, and contrast across the flat 1" imaging circle, but also alleviates the strict backfocus requirements that can make building your imaging train more involved than you might prefer. With 190 mm of focal length from the 50 mm aperture, you'll capture stunning views of large deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula with ease.

Quadruplet Petzval Lens Design
A quadruplet Petzval optical design with an SD (super-low dispersion) element underpins the Askar 50P Petzval Astrograph, allowing it to render the nebulous wisps of the Pleiades and spiral of Andromeda in powerful detail and contrast. With its 50 mm aperture and superbly quick f/3.8 focal ratio projecting a 190 mm focal length image on a 1" image circle, capturing the fine facets of large targets like this is fast. For those looking to push this portable system to its limit, the Askar 50P can illuminate out to an APS-C frame, though this portable powerhouse shines its brightest with smaller chips like the incredible IMX533 and IMX585 sensors from Sony. Backfocus requirements are relaxed, allowing your system to deviate slightly from the standard 55 mm while still seeing stellar results.

Helical Focuser
Hone in on the fine details of our universe, with the intuitive helical focuser. This camera lens style focuser makes adjustments easy, dialing in focus with just a quick twist. Its in-line design allows the Askar 50P to maintain a sleek profile for easy transport; and moves only the forward optical elements to eliminate concerns like drawtube sag when using robust imaging systems on this small scope.

Multiple Astrophotography Finishing Touches
Whether you're looking for simple and streamlined or portable yet powerful, the Askar 50P Petzval Astrograph is ready! For starters this comes ready for most portable mounts on the market with a 6.3" V-Style dovetail bar. From there, the Askar 50P features two Synta finder shoes and one multi-purpose Arca-Swiss top rail that can connect a number of key astrophotography supporting systems like wireless control centers and mini guide scopes. The M48 camera attachment point can also hold 2" filters for giving your images a boost; and additionally connects to a built in rotator that allows you to find your favorite framing. If you're looking to cut the bulk, the finder shoes, handle, and dovetail bar can be removed; perfect for building an ultra-compact rig or mounting the 50P on an existing one!