The Askar FMA180 Pro with EAF bundle includes the FMA180 Pro, ZWO EAF electronic focuser and mounting hardware to connect the EAF. With this kit, you will be able to fully utilize the FMA180 for automated astrophotography with remote autofocusing.
Note: The EAF pictured in the product photos is the older 12V version. The EAF that ships with the FMA180 bundle is the new 5V version.
The new Askar FMA180 PRO F/4.5 is an updated version of the extremely versatile, lightweight sextuplet apochromatic refractor with two ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses. The Pro version features a newly-designed body with 360 degree rotator and 150mm Vixen dovetail base.
The FMA180 is a very capable super wide-field astrograph with minimal chromatic aberration and distortion. As well as its superb imaging capability, it can be configured as a visual telescope, finder or guide scope.
Features
- Can be used as either a visual telescope or a highly corrected 180mm f/4.5 astrograph.
- Compact and light, at 167.5mm long and 800 grams.
- Includes an M48 x 0.75 thread for connection to cameras, plus a built-in 2" filter thread for mounting light pollution filters.
- Comes with 150mm Vixen-style dovetail and finder base for a wide range of configuration possibilities.
- Extremely portable and versatile construction, ideal for grab and go astrophotography with a star tracker.
- Highly precise helical focuser