William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD — 51 mm Petzval astrograph The 4-element optical system provides a 250 mm focal length at f/4.9, with a 48 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Manufacturer model: William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
The 4-element optical system provides a 250 mm focal length at f/4.9, with a 48 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
The WIFD rack-and-pinion focuser provides 23 mm travel and 1:10 fine adjustment. A camera rotator controls framing, while a sensor tilt adjuster allows sensor alignment. The lens cover incorporates a Bahtinov focusing mask.
Tilt adjuster; camera rotator; M54 to M48 adapter. The M48 adapter incorporates an internal filter thread. Petzval focus depends on the complete camera train remaining within the telescope's focusing range.
The tube length is 298 mm. OTA weight is 1.77 kg and the manufacturer lists 2.38 kg total weight. William Optics lists a 210 mm dual-sided Vixen-style / Arca-Swiss mounting plate in its model support documentation.
William Optics manufacturer manual
Petzval focus range must accommodate the complete imaging train; do not interpret recommended camera spacing as an exact flattener backfocus. Confirm supplied adapters and revision.
| Recommended camera backspacing | 55 ± 3 mm recommended; Petzval focusing range, not a fixed flattener spacing |
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Data sheet
William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD — 51 mm Petzval astrograph The 4-element optical system provides a 250 mm focal length at f/4.9, with a 48 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Manufacturer model: William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
