Askar-V - Modular telescope

[Shimrod]

I've just seen this on the the 'new products' page on the FLO website (Askar-V) and while it's out of my price range it really appeals to my inner geek. The flexibility of six focal lengths by changing the objective and adding the reducer or extender sounds really appealing especially as a travel kit - and I find the grey colour scheme very attractive (it would match my space grey ZS61).

It does look like it would increase the likelihood of getting dirt and dust inside the optics though - and I suspect I might spend more time experimenting with different focal lengths that I would observing.

Is this something that would tempt you or would you choose a dual scope mount instead?

[Roy Challen]

I do like it, but it's not a new concept. Takahashi do an extender and reducer for the FS60, and you can fit the 76mm objective to the FS60 tube. I'd be surprised if Borg scopes weren't at least as interchangeable too.

[GoldTop57]

Cuiv's review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c5Tm519J8E