Over the past month I've been able to try out a new MASSIVE refractor, the Askar 185 APO, and after seeing the imaging results, I've got aperture fever :) Preorder the 185 here: https://bit.ly/3S7T9ot'>https://bit.ly/3S7T9ot

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Askar 185 APO Imaging Test Data
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Link to the imaging test data shown in this video: http://tinyurl.com/askar185APOdata

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Gear reviewed/mentioned in this video
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Askar 185 APO: https://bit.ly/3S7T9ot'>https://bit.ly/3S7T9ot
1x Flattener for the 185 APO: https://bit.ly/48EUgTk
0.8x Reducer / Flattener for the 185 APO: https://bit.ly/3S5aTRl
ZWO ASI6200MC: https://bit.ly/3U6JMrz
ZWO ASI6200MM: https://bit.ly/3S8nWkG
Skywatcher EQ6R (I'd only suggest using this mount with this scope if you have an observatory with a solid pier like me): https://bit.ly/423hIYa
Skywatcher EQ8R: https://bit.ly/3ObFhs6
iOptron CEM120: https://bit.ly/3HsFu6p
iOptron Tripier: https://bit.ly/4246nqE

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Table of Contents
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0:00 Good timing...
1:30 Disclosures / Thank yous
2:11 The APO Line
2:37 $5000 is affordable?!
4:06 What's included? and optional parts
5:05 Weight/Height and appropriate mounts/piers
6:35 Physical Characteristics
8:30 4K video of the moon (imaging test)
9:38 Single 4 minute subs (imaging tests)
12:14 40 minute stacks (imaging tests)
13:51 Chromatic Abberation (imaging tests)
15:26 Final processed images

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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, AllStar Telescopes, B&H Photo Video, Astrobin, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, ZWO, DwarfLab, OG Star Tech, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Woodland Hills Camera & Telescope, Hunt's Photo & Video. Any gear received for review and/or brand deals will be fully disclosed in the video. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.