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.dcs-nav{display:none}}\n@media(max-width:600px){\n #dcs-sqa70-pro{font-size:15px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro p{font-size:15px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-hero{padding:23px 20px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro h2{font-size:24px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-two{gap:20px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-two\u003e*{flex-basis:100%}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro th,#dcs-sqa70-pro td{padding:10px;font-size:13px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-comparison th,#dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-comparison td{padding:9px 7px;font-size:12px}\n #dcs-sqa70-pro .dcs-cta{padding:23px 20px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dcs-sqa70-pro\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-eyebrow\"\u003eDark Clear Skies · Askar SQA Pro Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAskar SQA70 Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-subtitle\"\u003eBig skies. Fine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 70mm sextuplet Petzval astrograph for extended nebulae, dust clouds and rich star fields. Native f\/4.6 optics, a 322mm focal length and integrated field correction give you a compact foundation for a dedicated deep-sky imaging setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stats\" aria-label=\"Key optical specifications\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAperture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e322mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocal length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ef\/4.6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative focal ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e44mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-frame image circle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"dcs-nav\" aria-label=\"Product description sections\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#dcs-sqa70-view\"\u003eImaging \u0026amp; framing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#dcs-sqa70-setup\"\u003eCamera setup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#dcs-sqa70-specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#dcs-sqa70-included\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"dcs-product-photo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-photo\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-02-three-quarter.png?v=1794224737\" alt=\"Askar SQA70 Pro showing the fixed dew shield, tube ring assembly, focuser and Vixen-style dovetail\" width=\"1200\" height=\"894\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe SQA70 Pro combines its optical system, camera rotator and mounting assembly in a 331mm-long telescope with the focuser retracted.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcs-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField correction built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The six-element Petzval design removes the need to choose and space a separate field flattener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild around your camera.\u003c\/strong\u003e M42, M48 and M54 rear adapters give you a choice of connections for your imaging train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus, frame and balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-speed focusing, a graduated 360° rotator and a 290mm Vixen-style plate help you set up the complete system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\" id=\"dcs-sqa70-view\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eSee the field before you choose the camera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 322mm, the SQA70 Pro is well suited to broad nebulae and surrounding star fields. Your sensor size determines how much of that view reaches the finished photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-frame\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull frame · 36 × 24mm sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.40° × 4.27°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate field of view\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-frame\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAPS-C example · 23.5 × 15.7mm sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.18° × 2.79°\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate field of view\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-small\"\u003eCalculated from the 322mm focal length and the sensor dimensions shown, before cropping. Check your camera's actual sensor size; adapters and filters can affect illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-veil-nebula-yin-li.jpg?v=1794225190\" aria-label=\"Open the full-size Veil Nebula sample image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-veil-nebula-yin-li.jpg?v=1794225190\u0026amp;width=1000\" alt=\"Veil Nebula photographed by Yin Li with the Askar SQA70 Pro and ZWO ASI6200MC Pro\" width=\"2544\" height=\"3840\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:11px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptured with the SQA70 Pro.\u003c\/strong\u003e Veil Nebula by 尹力 (Yin Li), using a ZWO ASI6200MC Pro. Manufacturer sample; results depend on sky conditions, exposure, tracking and processing. Select the image to view it at full size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eSix elements. SD and ED glass. One integrated design.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SQA70 Pro uses a fully air-spaced Petzval APO optical system, with \u003cstrong\u003eSD glass in the second element and ED glass in the fourth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Askar's revised design aims to improve chromatic correction and star-image consistency across the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical advantage is a telescope designed around a corrected imaging field from the outset. Its 44mm image circle supports full-frame sensors, with the appropriate camera connection and a clear optical path through the rest of your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"dcs-photo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-crop\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2125\/1095;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-optical-layout-source.jpg?v=1794225110\u0026amp;width=2400\" alt=\"Askar SQA70 Pro six-element optical layout with the SD and ED elements identified\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;width:180.70588%;max-width:none;height:auto;left:-13.97647%;top:-16.71233%;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eAskar's optical layout for the 70mm f\/4.6 system. The coloured elements identify SD and ED glass; this is the manufacturer's design diagram.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eThe control to finish the composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-two\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-crop\" style=\"aspect-ratio:921\/1228;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-focuser-rotator-details-source.jpg?v=1794225128\u0026amp;width=2400\" alt=\"Close-up of the Askar SQA70 Pro graduated 360-degree camera rotator and locking hardware\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;width:416.93811%;max-width:none;height:auto;left:-159.93485%;top:-70.35831%;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet the camera angle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 360° rotator includes an engraved angular scale and a locking screw, letting you adjust framing at the rear of the telescope.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-crop\" style=\"aspect-ratio:921\/1228;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-focuser-rotator-details-source.jpg?v=1794225128\u0026amp;width=2400\" alt=\"Close-up of the Askar SQA70 Pro dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser and focusing controls\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;width:416.93811%;max-width:none;height:auto;left:-272.63844%;top:-36.72638%;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine the focus.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.5-inch rack-and-pinion focuser combines coarse and fine adjustment, with 32mm of travel.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe fixed dew shield shades the front optics from stray light and provides physical protection. Two finder bases offer accessory mounting positions, while the long Vixen-style dovetail gives room to rebalance as the camera and accessories change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for the complete payload.\u003c\/strong\u003e The telescope weighs 3.8kg with its rings and dovetail. Add the camera, filters, guiding equipment, focusing motor and cables when selecting or checking your mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\" id=\"dcs-sqa70-setup\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eA straightforward camera connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetzval field correction is built in, so there is no separate flattener to tune. The camera must still sit within the telescope's available focusing range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-note dcs-note-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e36–68mm available · 55mm recommended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure from the rear face of the selected M42, M48 or M54 photographic adapter to the camera's sensor plane. Include every component between those two points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"dcs-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the supplied photographic adapter to your camera or accessory train. The M48 adapter includes an internal thread for a compatible 2-inch filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the effective lengths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Askar illustrates a 17.5mm camera sensor recess plus 21mm and 16.5mm extension sections: \u003cstrong\u003e17.5 + 21 + 16.5 = 55mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Check the actual threads and lengths of your equipment; these are dimensional examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the clear aperture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A narrow adapter, filter opening or off-axis guider can restrict illumination even when the telescope supports full frame. Consider the entire connection path when choosing components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"dcs-photo\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-05-connections.jpg?v=1794224790\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-05-connections.jpg?v=1794224790\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Manufacturer SQA70 Pro connection examples for astronomy cameras, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, filter drawers and off-axis guiders\" width=\"3840\" height=\"3474\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eAskar's camera connection examples. Cameras, extension sections, filter drawers and off-axis guiders shown are separate accessories. Select the diagram for a larger view.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eSQA70 Pro or SQA60 Pro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eSQA70 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e for more image scale and a wider choice of rear adapters. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/askar-sqa60-pro\"\u003eSQA60 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e gives a wider view with the same camera in a shorter telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcs-comparison\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSQA70 Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSQA60 Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e322mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e276mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/4.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix elements; 1 SD + 1 ED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix elements; 2 SD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eImage circle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear adapters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 \/ M48 \/ M54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConnection range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36–68mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41–66mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e331mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e283mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-small\"\u003eWith the same camera, 322mm records a subject approximately 17% larger across the sensor than 276mm. Both telescopes operate at f\/4.6; the larger aperture alone does not mean shorter exposures for extended subjects. Glass types and counts alone do not rank overall optical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\" id=\"dcs-sqa70-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAskar SQA70 Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal length \/ focal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e322mm \/ f\/4.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-element, fully air-spaced Petzval APO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecial glass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne SD element in position 2; one ED element in position 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCorrected image circle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44mm; full-frame support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFocuser travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCamera rotator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360°, with graduated scale and locking screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear photographic adapters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42, M48 and M54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilter fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal 2-inch filter thread in the M48 adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear connection distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36–68mm; 55mm recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDew shield\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e331mm with focuser retracted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOTA weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight with rings and dovetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8kg, before camera and additional accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDovetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290mm Vixen-style plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinder mounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo finder bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective carrying case supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-04-dimensions-web.jpg?v=1794224813\"\u003eView the manufacturer's dimensions and mounting drawing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\" id=\"dcs-sqa70-included\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-package\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplied with the telescope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSQA70 Pro optical tube with fixed dew shield, focuser and rotator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube ring assembly and 290mm Vixen-style dovetail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM42, M48 and M54 photographic adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective carrying case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-package\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild your own imaging system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable tracking mount, camera and any camera-specific adapters are required separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFilters, guiding equipment, an electronic focuser, the optional 85mm carrying handle and 20mm riser blocks are separate accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"dcs-section-heading\"\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use a DSLR or mirrorless camera?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with a suitable camera-specific adapter and an overall connection length within the specified 36–68mm range. Askar's drawing includes DSLR and mirrorless examples. Camera bodies and camera-specific adapters are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need an electronic focuser?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The supplied dual-speed focuser provides manual coarse and fine adjustment. An electronic focuser is optional; check its motor, coupling and mounting-bracket requirements against Askar's installation guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMust the camera be exactly 55mm from the adapter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAskar recommends 55mm within a usable 36–68mm connection range. This concerns reaching focus. Field correction is already built into the telescope, so there is no external flattener's critical correction spacing to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does this differ from the original SQA70?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SQA70 Pro has six elements, a 322mm focal length, an f\/4.6 focal ratio and a fixed dew shield. The original SQA70 uses five elements at 336mm and f\/4.8, with a retractable dew shield. Check that any accessories or documentation are intended for the Pro model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"dcs-cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet's check your imaging setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us your camera model, mount and filter arrangement. Dark Clear Skies can help you check the connections and current UK availability before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"dcs-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk DCS about your setup\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcs-related\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/collections\/askar\"\u003eAskar telescopes and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/collections\/astrophotography-telescopes\"\u003eAstrophotography telescopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcs-brandline\"\u003eDark Clear Skies · Passion for the Night Sky, Delivered.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Askar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55730954994040,"sku":"ask70pro","price":1880.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/askar-sqa70-pro-01-hero.png?v=1794224715","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/askar-sqa70-pro","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}