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The 0.8x reducer can bring the focal ratio of the Askar 103APO to F5.4. This is a standard reducer with field flattening capabilities. A shorter focal ratio allows the telescope to have a wider field of view and faster exposure times, making it suitable for capturing large areas of nebulae, star clusters, and faint, fast-moving celestial objects.

The 1x flattener does not change the focal ratio of the telescope. After being attached to the Askar 103APO, it still maintained a focal length of f/6.8. The flattener corrects field curvature and coma, resulting in flatter field edges and finer star points.

The 0.8x reducer can bring the focal ratio of the Askar 120APO to F5.6. This is a standard gearbox with field flattening capability. A shorter focal ratio allows the telescope to have a wider field of view and faster exposure times, making it suitable for capturing large areas of nebulae, star clusters and faint, fast-moving celestial objects.

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.