{"title":"FMA Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"askar-fma135","title":"Askar FMA135 30mm f\/4.5 Mini APO Astrograph","description":"\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe very new beginning of year 2021 witnessed the advent of the Askar FMA135 astrograph which has inherited the consistent quality, compactness and versatility, from the FMA family while possessing incomparable \u003c\/span\u003especialty\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: ????; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAs its name indicates, FMA135 was born with a primary objective plus a flattener. The primary objective features an APO triplet structure with a diameter of 35mm and a focal length of 135mm, one of which is an ED glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: ????;\"\u003eThe flattener contains three elements which is designed to support APS (advanced photo system) sky imaging and to control the performance at the edge of the photo. The exquisite optical design is the major contribution for its matchless ability in both visual observation and astrophotography as well as chromatic aberration control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: ????;\"\u003eFurther, the Askar FMA135 can also work as an excellent finder or guider. Its lightness and grace make it possible to attach the FMA135 to various cameras with corresponding adapters. Once attached, the FMA135 turns to be a 135mm manual lens, which will absolutely bring you an magnificent experience in ground object imaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThere is 1.25\" female thread at the front of the astrograph suitable for all purchasable 1.25\" filters and standard M42×0.75 male thread at the back which accommodates most stock DSLR or astronomy cameras (an extra adapter is needed). Our standard configuration includes a tube ring for the installation of Vixen finder base, a 1.25\" visual back for the attachment of an eyepiece or a guiding camera as well as a high-quality focuser (with thread) and a setting thread to avoid any deviation in astrophotography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAs an ingenious optical design, our FMA135 will definitely offer you a super imaging experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e FMA135 can be used in 4 different setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe FMA 135 mm f\/4.5 as a telephoto lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe manual APO telephoto lens is corrected up to full-frame. From the T2 thread you have 55 mm working distance. Ideal for system cameras, DSLR and of course astro cameras. The telephoto lens is so compact that it can be used hands-free. The high speed of f\/4.5 allows short exposure times even under difficult lighting conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe FMA 135 f\/4.5 as astrograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAstrophotographers will be delighted with this compact telephoto lens. Stars up to the edge are imaged crispy sharp, when using cameras up to APS-C format. With 55 mm working distance (T2 mount), you can connect all common cameras. The multi-function mount allows easy adaptation to the finder shoe of your telescope or to a piggyback camera mount via the 1\/4\" female thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe FMA 135 as compact APO refractor and mini guide scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe objective provides enough working distance for a 1.25\" star diagonal and standard 1.25\" eyepieces. You can make wonderful wide-field observations or simply connect an autoguider and track your telescope cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe FMA 135 as a spotting scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe high-contrast optics enable exciting wildlife and landscape observations. In just a few steps, you have turned the telephoto lens into a compact and crisp spotting scope. 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The front objective lens comprises three lenses and the posterior reducer is composed of four lenses and thus it’s sometimes dubbed as a “three at the front and four at the rear” system. The aperture size of the objective lens is 50mm and the original focal length is 275mm thus we’ve got a relatively fast focal ratio of f\/5.5. The objective lens contains two ED glasses which are adapted to cure chromatic aberrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eOne can barely find an equal counterpart in the market as designing a three-element apochromatic objective lens in astrograph with such size demands more on craftsmanship and processing technique. We made it because we consistently cling to the belief that we have to deliver a better imaging result to our customers. The FMA230 can solely function as a lens to observe the ground scenery or stars in the sky, or as a telescope for direct-focus photography. You should just fine-tune the helical focuser to perfectly focus without adding extra optical devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe four-element reducer is a 0.84×optical device which can change the the FMA230 into a 50mm-aperture astrograph with a focal length of 230mm and a focal ratio of f\/4.6. The reducer is designed specially for sophisticated astrophotography, which plays an essential role in improving the image quality generally across the whole field of view. And it pays special attention to the stars at the edge of the image. The pictures will be greatly enhanced and detailed under the help of this dedicated reducer even the imaging equipment you use is a rather professional full-frame ordinary or astronomy camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAskar FMA230 is equipped with useful standard accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe pair of tube rings are artistically pierced. Its stalks are lengthened which means that the tube rings provide more room for the devices, like a camera, that are attached to the FMA230, so they won’t collide with the dovetail plate under the astrograph. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe FMA230 comes with a Vixen-style dovetail plate. Screw the tube-ring-wrapped astrograph onto the dovetail plate and then directly slide the assembly into the slot on top of an equatorial mount. The slot at the center of the dovetail plate is carved for the attachment to a tripod. It’s quite convenient and helpful especially when you carry out some ground imaging or observation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIn order to solve the awkwardness of carrying around your astrograph when you engage in field astrophotography, the FMA230 is designed with a pretty-looking and utility handle. The detachable handle is installed on the top side of the tube ring. The handle is not just literally a handle, the dovetail slot carved out of the handle can also be a base for the attachment of finders, guiders or ASIAIRs that have a corresponding dovetail foot. So you have more room to integrate as many accessories as possible. Besides, the handle is carved with 45°Arca-swiss style slots at the sides, so an upside-down handle can be directly slid into a corresponding Arca-swiss clamp on a camera tripod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe lightweight and compact FMA230 is a new sibling from the Askar FMA- family, it will definitely bring your observing and imaging experience to a whole new level! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Askar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013687996527,"sku":"FMA230","price":1008.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/FMA230_2525202__14049.1682635769.1280.1280.jpg?v=1766559793"},{"product_id":"askar-fma180-pro","title":"Askar FMA180 Pro 40mm f\/4.5 APO Astrograph","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Askar FMA180 Pro is a compact 40mm f\/4.5 sextuplet air-spaced APO astrograph designed for deep-sky astrophotography and visual observation. Building on the original FMA180, the Pro model introduces a 360° camera rotator, integrated finder base with bracket, and an internal focusing mechanism — all in a lightweight 0.8 kg package that delivers outstanding chromatic aberration correction across a 44mm full-frame image circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sextuplet optical design uses a three-lens-front, three-lens-rear configuration with two ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements, providing excellent colour correction and contrast across the full image field. The result is a sharp, flat, and colour-neutral image from edge to edge — well-suited for both one-shot colour and monochrome camera setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSextuplet APO Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Six air-spaced lenses with 2× ED glass for exceptional chromatic aberration correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Focusing Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — Promotes stability and eliminates image shift during focus adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360° Camera Rotator\u003c\/strong\u003e — Allows framing adjustments without repositioning the mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Finder Base \u0026amp; Bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports guide cameras or finder scopes directly on the OTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm Vixen Dovetail Plate Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ready to mount on any Vixen-compatible saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Frame Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 44mm image circle supports APS-C and full-frame sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Field Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optimized optical path for fast f\/4.5 imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 2\" Filter Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e — M48×0.75 rear connection with integrated 2\" filter thread for narrowband or broadband filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Can be used as a standalone astrograph or mounted to another telescope's finder base as a guide scope (with Vixen plate detached)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — 167.5mm total length and 0.8 kg make it ideal for travel, dual-rig setups, and lightweight mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FMA180 Pro uses a sextuplet air-spaced APO configuration — three lenses in front and three in the rear — two of which are ED glass elements. This design provides the chromatic aberration correction of a premium apochromat in a physically short tube, enabling a fast f\/4.5 focal ratio at just 180mm focal length. The 55mm standard back focus and M48×0.75 rear thread ensure compatibility with a wide range of imaging cameras, filter drawers, and off-axis guiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's New Compared to the FMA180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdded 360° rotator for framing flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdded integrated finder base and bracket for guide scope or finder scope mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal focuser design replaces external focuser for improved rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e150mm Vixen dovetail plate included in the package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImaging Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FMA180 Pro has been used to image a wide range of deep-sky objects including the Rosette Nebula, Orion Nebula, Spaghetti Nebula, Horsehead Nebula, IC 443, NGC 2174, and more — paired with cameras such as the ZWO ASI2600MM Pro, ASI294MC, and ASI294MM Pro. Its fast focal ratio and full-frame coverage make it well-suited for wide-field nebula imaging, Milky Way photography, and multi-panel mosaics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSextuplet air-spaced APO with 2× ED glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Circle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44mm (full-frame)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 kg (including tube ring and dovetail plate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM48×0.75 with built-in 2\" filter thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocuser Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal focusing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm Vixen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFMA180 Pro OTA, instruction manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAskar FMA180 Pro OTA (with integrated rotator and finder base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e150mm Vixen dovetail plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eM48×0.75 rear adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamera connection: M48×0.75 with built-in 2\" filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 55mm back focus is compatible with most imaging cameras and filter accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as a guide scope or finder when mounted via finder base bracket (Vixen dovetail removed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with ZWO ASIAIR, N.I.N.A., Ekos\/KStars, and other capture platforms via standard M48 connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAF Kit available separately (Askar FMA180 Pro AF Kit — SKU: FMA180PRO-AF-KIT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Askar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013819461743,"sku":"FMA180Pro","price":637.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/FMA180__77144.png?v=1766563855"},{"product_id":"askar-fma180-pro-af-kit-electronic-focuser-upgrade","title":"Askar FMA180 Pro AF Kit Electronic Focuser Upgrade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Askar FMA180 Pro AF Kit is an electronic focuser upgrade designed for the Askar FMA180 Pro compact astrograph. It helps convert the manual focusing workflow into a motorized focusing setup for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Product Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessory is best for FMA180 Pro owners who want automated focusing, repeatable focus control, or a cleaner computer-controlled imaging workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the Askar FMA180 Pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports motorized focusing for imaging setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for automated capture sessions and remote focusing workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce manual focusing adjustments during deep-sky imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutofocus control for FMA180 Pro astrophotography rigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable imaging setups with computer-assisted capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-sky sessions where focus consistency is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is intended for the Askar FMA180 Pro. Confirm compatibility with your focusing controller, capture software, cabling, and power setup before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an accessory only; the FMA180 Pro telescope is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not change focal length, aperture, or image circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot required for visual-only use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this good for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best for users who already own the FMA180 Pro and are building an automated imaging workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it best used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best used for electronic focusing during astrophotography sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it require additional accessories?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compatible controller, power source, and software workflow may be required depending on the user’s setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOntario Telescope recommends this AF Kit for FMA180 Pro owners who want to automate focus control. 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