Askar 65PHQ APO Refractor Telescope
- 416 millimeter focal length
- 6.37 degree field of view
- Flatfield astrograph design for astrophotography
- Altazimuth mount, manual focus
- Camera, smartphone or eyepiece compatible
- One year warranty
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A flatfield astrograph from Askar aimed at astrophotography, with a wide field and manual focus. The listing gives no weight and no aperture figure, so check both before buying.
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ASIN: B0BYJK2X6MModel: 65PHQCategory: Telescopes
Overview
An astrophotographer gets a flatfield optical design from this Askar scope, meant to keep stars sharp across a camera sensor. It focuses by hand and attaches to a camera, a smartphone or an eyepiece.
The wide field and flatfield design suit imaging large star fields and nebulae. The listing does not state the aperture in a usable form and gives no weight, so the buyer needs to confirm both against the maker sheet.
Who it's for
A deep sky photographer who already owns a camera and a mount and wants a compact wide field astrograph. A first-time stargazer who wants to look through an eyepiece out of the box should start with a complete set.
Pros and cons
- Flatfield design for astrophotography
- Wide field of view
- Works with camera and smartphone
- Manual focus gives fine control
- Weight not listed
- Aperture not clearly listed
- Tripod not listed as included
- Finderscope entry unclear
Performance notes
A flatfield design corrects the curved image plane, so stars at the frame edges stay round on a camera sensor. A short focal length gives a wide view, which suits large targets and forgives small tracking errors. Manual focus lets you fine tune against a bright star before imaging.
Specifications
| Brand | Askar |
|---|---|
| Model | 65PHQ |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Focal Length | 416 millimeters |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 15.75 x 8.27 x 11.02 inches |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 10.16 millimeters |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Camera, smartphone, eyepiece |
| Mount | Altazimuth mount |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Focus Type | Manual focus |
| Field Of View | 6.37 degrees |
| Additional Features | Flatfield astrograph design for astrophotography |
| Finderscope | phq |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I mount the Askar 65PHQ?
The listing names an altazimuth mount and says it works with a camera, a smartphone or an eyepiece. It does not list a tripod or adapter as included.
Is the Askar 65PHQ a visual telescope?
It is built as a flatfield astrograph for astrophotography, though the listing says an eyepiece can be used.
What is the field of view of the Askar 65PHQ?
The listing shows a wide field, which suits large star fields and nebulae.