M106 - Askar 103 APO, 2.5 hrs

Posted: Mar 29th, 2026

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Technical Info

Telescope/Lens: Askar 103 APO 103mm f/6.8

Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Mount: HEQ5 Pro

Software: Nina, PixInsight

Exposure:

85 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-Pro

Orange, Bortle 6 zone:

Sofrino, Russia

Mar 21st, 2026

2 h 50 m

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Resolution: 2971x2953 px

Scale: 1676 KB

ankorot

M106

Just 2.5 hours with the Askar 103 APO 103mm f/6.8.

Control - ZWO ASIAir

Mount - HEQ5 Pro on belts

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Yas

I should have positioned M106 a bit higher in the frame; then UGC7282 would likely have fit into the shot as well.

30 Mar, 2026 Reply

Ankorot Replied to Yas

I think it won't fit on this sensor (11x11 mm) with a 700mm focal length. In any case, I've noted it for the future. And I also corrected the frame name to make it accurate. Thanks!

30 Mar, 2026 Reply

Yas Replied to Ankorot

It will fit perfectly, and with a rotation, UGC7290 will also fit in.

30 Mar, 2026 Reply

Ivvan22

Greetings! good photos! Tell me, how do you find this telescope? I'm looking into it, but something is bothering me, I don't know what)

15 Sep, 2026 Reply

Ankorot Replied to Ivvan22

The 103 API tube is fine. It requires focusing every 1-2 hours at night, so a focuser motor is a must.

I wouldn't take it, because F/7 is very slow and one object requires many nights.

15 Sep, 2026 Reply

Ivvan22 Replied to Ankorot

It's clear that it's F7, but there is a reducer that slightly improves the situation, and all similar tubes more or less have similar characteristics. I don't want a mirror for now; I started with a Newtonian, the hassle of collimation every time, and laziness, dear mother, is what it is.. Thanks for the answer.

15 Sep, 2026 Reply

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