Indeed, a new family member in the SQA family. No price setting at this moment:
New Askar SQA60Pro announced
Pretty cool that it comes with a case that can fit a camera and accessories.
1280USD
spot diagram indicates it will be the sharpest scope they have ever made.. we’ll see!
Listed €1.379 at Teleskop Service.
I have the Askar 200ACL (FL=200mm), and I planned to get bigger Focal Length, this new released one has FL=276mm, is it worthy to get 76mm extra?
or its not going make much deference?
Ali Alhawas · May 27, 2026, 09:18 AM
I have the Askar 200ACL (FL=200mm), and I planned to get bigger Focal Length, this new released one has FL=276mm, is it worthy to get 76mm extra?
or its not going make much deference?
You can do simulations at the Telescopius website for example and see what targets you can have with the 276mm. Personally I would recommend in getting a bit more, either the SQA70 or the SQA85 but there is of course budget amongst other factors to consider (total payload for the mount, size of sensor, ...)
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Alex Nicholas · May 27, 2026, 05:09 AM
1280USD
spot diagram indicates it will be the sharpest scope they have ever made.. we’ll see!
It does look like it covers a FF nicely. Although, at only 60mm, the diffraction limited Airy disk diameter (first dark null) is up to 7.3um in red. So the spot radius just tells you it’s theoretically diffraction limited, not that you could ever get spots that small. Still great to see
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As long as they keep the QC in check. My experience with their SQA106 was disappointing. I may have gotten a lemmon but I got it returned eventually.