The 1.0x flattener does not change the focal ratio of the telescope itself. After being attached to the Askar 185APO, it maintained a focal ratio of 7. The flattener corrects field curvature and coma, resulting in flatter field edges and finer star points.

The 1.0x flattener does not change the focal ratio of the telescope itself. After attaching it to the Askar 140APO, it still maintained a focal ratio of 7. The flattener corrects field curvature and coma, resulting in flatter field edges and finer star points.

The 1.0x flattener does not change the focal ratio of the telescope. After attaching it to the Askar 120APO, it maintained a focal ratio of 7. The reducer corrects field curvature and coma, resulting in flatter field edges and sharper star points.