New ASKAR 65PHQ Scope

[Phillyo]

I saw on facebook this morning that Sharpstar are releasing a new ASKAR telescope, the 65PHQ. I can't remember the full spec but it's something like 65mm, 416mm focal length, f6.4 quintuplet scope with full frame sensor coverage. As for price, they've quoted $999 so probably over £1000 after uk tax etc.

I wonder if anyone from @FLO could enlighten us with any further information?

[Vixen4eva]

Sounds like the TS65 Quad that i have. 420 mm f6.5 (or very similar)

[Phillyo]

Someone else asked that question and the reply from Sharpstar was that it's a completely different optical design? No idea. I'm sure there'll be some reviews from youtube types  

[FLO]

On 23/11/2022 at 08:53, Phillyo said:

I saw on facebook this morning that Sharpstar are releasing a new ASKAR telescope, the 65PHQ. I can't remember the full spec but it's something like 65mm, 416mm focal length, f6.4 quintuplet scope with full frame sensor coverage. As for price, they've quoted $999 so probably over £1000 after uk tax etc.

I wonder if anyone from @FLO could enlighten us with any further information?

Currently we think the teaser photo you saw on Facebook is the 'only' photo of this new model. 

We will post specifications and price when Askar make them available 🙂 

Steve

[Phillyo]

2 hours ago, FLO said:

Currently we think the teaser photo you saw on Facebook is the 'only' photo of this new model. 

We will post specifications and price when Askar make them available 🙂 

Steve

Thanks Steve, very interested in this little scope as a step up from using the Samyang 135.