{"id":27918,"date":"2025-09-02T22:22:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27918"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:20:57","slug":"askar-ap-40-180-fma180-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/askar-ap-40-180-fma180-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Askar AP 40\/180 FMA180 OTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Askar AP 40\/180 FMA180 OTA is an apochromatic refractor specifically designed for widefield astrophotography and versatile use. With a 40 mm aperture and 180 mm focal length, this compact telescope operates at a fast f\/4.5 ratio. Thanks to its integrated corrector, the FMA180 delivers sharp, color-neutral star images all the way to the edge, ideal for modern high-resolution astro cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The optics feature internal blackening and high-quality multicoating, preventing reflections and creating high-contrast images - even in challenging lighting conditions. Thanks to the front filter thread, you can easily use 1.25\u2033 filters. With a back focus of 55mm via the T2 thread, you can connect almost all common cameras directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to photography, the FMA180 is versatile. You can use it as a guidescope in a larger astrophotography setup, or with a 1.25\u2033 prism and eyepieces for wide-field observations. It is also suitable as a spotting scope for nature observation: using the included adapter, you can easily mount it on a standard photography tripod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application<\/strong><br>The Askar AP 40\/180 FMA180 OTA is ideal for advanced users looking for a lightweight, compact and travel-friendly telescope. It is suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Widefield astrophotography with short exposure times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use as a guidescope in conjunction with larger telescopes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large-field observations of star fields and the moon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spotting scope for nature observation and landscapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optical design: refractor (apochromatic, triplet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aperture: 40 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focal length: 180 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aperture ratio: f\/4.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution: 3.45\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boundary magnitude: 9.8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max. useful magnification: 80x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light output: 30x over naked eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tube length: 145 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tube weight: 0.395 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuser: Helical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ocular connection: 1.25\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera side: T2 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