Nebula Photos | I've got APERTURE FEVER — Askar 185 APO Review @NebulaPhotos | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 10 hours ago.
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 :) Pre-order the 185 here: 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: tinyurl.com/askar185APOdata
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Gear reviewed/mentioned in this video
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Askar 185 APO: bit.ly/3S7T9ot
1x Flattener for the 185 APO: bit.ly/48EUgTk
0.8x Reducer / Flattener for the 185 APO: bit.ly/3S5aTRl
ZWO ASI6200MC: bit.ly/3U6JMrz
ZWO ASI6200MM: bit.ly/3S8nWkG
Sky-watcher EQ6-R (I'd only suggest using this mount with this scope if you have an observatory with a solid pier like me): bit.ly/423hIYa
Sky-watcher EQ8-R: bit.ly/3ObFhs6
iOptron CEM120: bit.ly/3HsFu6p
iOptron Tri-pier: 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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Social:
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Twitter: @nebulaphotos
Instagram: @nebulaphotosdotcom
Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star 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.
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 :) Pre-order the 185 here: bit.ly/3S7T9ot
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Askar 185 APO Imaging Test Data
=============================
Link to the imaging test data shown in this video: tinyurl.com/askar185APOdata
=============================
❤️ Patreon ❤️
=============================
If you like what you see on this channel, consider joining my Patreon. It starts at just $1/month, and there are many perks! Sign up here:
patreon.com/nebulaphotos
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Gear reviewed/mentioned in this video
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Askar 185 APO: bit.ly/3S7T9ot
1x Flattener for the 185 APO: bit.ly/48EUgTk
0.8x Reducer / Flattener for the 185 APO: bit.ly/3S5aTRl
ZWO ASI6200MC: bit.ly/3U6JMrz
ZWO ASI6200MM: bit.ly/3S8nWkG
Sky-watcher EQ6-R (I'd only suggest using this mount with this scope if you have an observatory with a solid pier like me): bit.ly/423hIYa
Sky-watcher EQ8-R: bit.ly/3ObFhs6
iOptron CEM120: bit.ly/3HsFu6p
iOptron Tri-pier: 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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Social:
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Twitter: @nebulaphotos
Instagram: @nebulaphotosdotcom
Astrobin: astrobin.com/users/2ghouls
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Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the High Point Scientific, Agena Astro, eBay, ZWO, All-Star 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.
