Is the Askar SQA106 the Perfect Telescope for My Observatory?

The Askar SQA106 is a 106mm f/4.8 quintuplet petzval astrograph with two SD glass elements, a 55mm image circle, and a flat field that requires no additional flattener. In this video, I break down the optical design, walk through the ZYGO interferometer report and MTF charts, examine the mechanical build quality, and explain why this telescope is replacing my trusty Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED Pro in the home observatory at 63° north. ⏱️CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction to the Askar SQA106 00:43:08 Astrophotography gear at Teleskopy 00:01:39 Introduction continued 00:02:13 Petzval optical design explained 00:04:08 ZYGO, spot diagrams, MTF, and RI 00:06:08 Takahashi FSQ-106 comparison 00:07:33 Mechanical build, focuser, rotator 00:09:37 Image circle, back focus, connectivity 00:10:49 Observatory upgrade 00:13:25 Practical considerations 00:15:42 Final thoughts and coming videos 00:18:00 Showcase and ending 🌌 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL I'm Mårten, an astrophotographer imaging the deep sky from my home observatory in northern Sweden at 63° north. On this channel, I cover equipment reviews and modifications, PixInsight processing, observatory automation, and the technical side of capturing nebulae and galaxies from the backyard. 🔭 EQUIPMENT If you live in Europe, I can recommend Telescopy.pl for all your astrophotography gear needs. I personally use them and the prices, customer service and shipping are top notch! https://teleskopy.pl/index.php 💬 QUESTIONS Questions about astrophotography, building your own remote observatory or anything else related to this hobby? Drop them below — I read every comment. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE Subscribe for more deep-sky astrophotography tutorials, equipment guides, and processing walkthroughs from 63° north. #astrophotography #askarsqa106 #observatory #askar #telescope #deepsky #astronomy #petzval #refractor My images, information about my gear and contact information can be found here: https://www.frosth.se Social Media Channels Frosth Astrophotography Instagram:   / frosthastrophotography   Frosth Astrophotography Youtube:    / @frosthastrophotography   Frosth Astrophotography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...