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Askar F-Series 131F with dedicated 0.74x reducer has been released

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• By Russ Scritchfield

Built for practical astrophotography, the Askar F Series 131F offers native reach and fast...

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Askar 111F APO telescope released with dedicated 0.74x reducer

• Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Designed for practical astrophotography, this announcement details the scope and matched r...

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How to use a telescope

• Saturday, March 7, 2026
• By Richard Harris

An expert astronomer's guide into how to use a telescope. Learn how to set up, navigate th...

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Yuri Petrunin: The man behind TEC Telescopes

• Thursday, December 18, 2025
• By Richard Harris

We caught up with Yuri Petrunin: The man behind TEC Telescopes in a rare break from his wo...