Shooting with the Askar 0.8X Reducer Flattener for the Askar 103mm APO refractor

In this video, I explore the capabilities of the Askar 103 Telescope with the 0.8x Flattener Reducer. I share new insights I have discovered since my last video and showcase the results of the star performance and the flatness of the field it produces.
This lens allows you to shoot twice as fast and widens your field of view to 560mm.
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[@user-kl7lr6nv7q]

Thank you, it's a very interesting test. I'm looking forward to the test with the 0.6 redeser.

[@aaallljjjj]

I haven't been subscribed to your channel for long, but I already like the way you present information and show the equipment to the viewers. Beautiful photo as well. :)

[@astronotna]

Hey thanks! Appreciate you subscribing! I'm glad this channel is helpful! It's one of the reasons I started this channel. I wanted to help and have things explained and shown the way I needed them to be when I started. Thanks for watching this one!

[@tobi.starfile]

Great & informative video as always and what an absolute beautiful image you got from the rosette! The little video series of the 103APO really helps me with my decision! Looking forward to your next one. CS Tobi

[@astronotna]

Awesome I'm glad! 👌 hopefully next week I'll have the .6x video out

[@nikaxstrophotography]

As for the screws holding the lens in place, a very very subtle anticlockwise turn should be enough to not pinch the optics. This scope will shine with the flattener and the 0.8 but in other reviews I've seen the 0.6 might not be as good.

[@thos759]

I can’t decide between the Asksr 103 apo and the William Optics Flourostar 91 . Would love to see a comparison

[@michaelabrejera2255]

Askar!!!

[@d.fresh.750]

I'm on the fence between this scope and the Apertura 75Q that's on sale for $999 right now...but I'm leaning towards the 103 because it's quite versatile between the flattener, 0.8 reducer, & 0.6 reducer. Plus I already have a similar FOV to the 75Q, with my Z73.

[@jonrbryan]

My 103APO is supposed to be here in a couple of hours, along with the 1x, 0.8x and 0.6x reducer/flatteners, and Glory Be! the forecast is for a run of clear nights through to the new moon. Should be an interesting week.

[@astronotna]

Congrats! Enjoy your new scope!!

[@michaelkuper8268]

Great video as always - however, the focus scale is millimeters, not inches. That's 32mm (approximately 1.25 inches). I noticed this discrepancy on your 1.0X video as well.

[@astronotna]

Oh man I hate it when I do that lol thanks!

[@MrLuke1970]

Nice video, I'm considering to buy that scope as well and all the reducers/flattners. It looks like a well rounded scope with many possible uses. What is your first impression on it? Thanks 😊

[@astronotna]

Thanks! I'm still formulating an opinion on it as this series continues on my channel. I think after the. 6x video I'll have a better conclusion. However what I can tell you is the scope is very sharp and appears to be corrected well. Hopefully I'll get more information out soon

[@daviddahlke3293]

Question? The piece on the back that reduces the threads to 48mm , that is where you thread in the filter to the back side of that? And where did you measure 55mm from?

[@astronotna]

I showed that here in the .6x video. Here's a link it starts at 13:45. Also 55mm is measured at the flange. As long as your imaging train is 55mm and screw it on to the askar reducer / flattners it will serve you well

[@tjn5845]

Great video! Will you be reviewing the .6 reducer soon? Thanks

[@astronotna]

Yes ! I am hoping to release that vid on Wed or Thursday.

[@tjn5845]

Thank you, looking forward to it

[@bossef1968]

What is the software you use on your Mac in this video?

[@bossef1968]

The one where you show the Rosette at the beginning

[@astronotna]

It's called Stellarium! It's planetary app you can find it here! stellarium.org/

[@davideie]

Now that you have used this scope for a bit, how do you compare this to your C6?

[@astronotna]

It's funny that you mention that. I was thinking about making a video about just that. Kind of an end of summer thing. To answer your question though it's really hard to say. I like the ease and image quality of the refractor but cost aperture and speed of a c6 with hyperstar can't be ignored either. I struggle with comparing the two. They are so similar in so many ways. I think I need to make that video for me lol! We will see what happens.

[@davideie]

@@astronotna that would be great, I already have the c6 was thinking of using a asi533 with it, have the reducer and then was thinking of getting the Hyperstar at a later date. But most people on forums always say refractors are a lot easier for getting into astrophotography.

[@astronotna]

533 would be great! I'm slowly getting around to using it on my Hyperstar. Refractors are pretty easy tho. If you already have a C6 and are used to collamation Hyperstar would be a breeze for ya!