William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD OTA — 51 mm Petzval astrograph The 6-element optical system provides a 178 mm focal length at f/3.5, with a 43.2 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Manufacturer model: William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD OTA · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD OTA — 51 mm Petzval astrograph
The 6-element optical system provides a 178 mm focal length at f/3.5, with a 43.2 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Focus and camera alignment
The WIFD rack-and-pinion focuser provides 28 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.
Imaging connections
Tilt adjuster; camera rotator; M54 to M48 adapter. The supplied adapter does not contain an internal M48 filter thread. Petzval focus depends on the complete camera train remaining within the telescope's focusing range.
Size and mounting
The tube length is 210 mm. OTA weight is 1.67 kg and the manufacturer lists 2.29 kg total weight. The mounting plate is 210 mm Vixen-style / Arca-Swiss dual-sided.
The six-element Petzval system includes two Super ED elements. Its 178 mm focal length and f/3.5 focal ratio suit wide-field imaging of large nebulae and star fields. Field correction is built into the telescope, so a separate flattener is unnecessary.
Compatibility notes
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.
Additional specifications
Recommended camera backspacing
55 ± 3 mm recommended; Petzval focusing range, not a fixed flattener spacing
84908
Fiche technique
Diamètre (mm)
51
Adaptateurs de caméra
Tilt adjuster; camera rotator; M54 to M48 adapter
Format de caméra
Full frame compatible; APS-C recommended; Micro Four Thirds
Rotation de la caméra
Camera angle rotator
Mise au point électronique
ZWO EAF compatible; use the manufacturer installation guide for the selected EAF model.
Aplanisseur de champ externe requis
No
Démultiplication de la mise au point fine
1:10
Focale (mm)
178
Rapport F/D
3.5
Porte-oculaire
WIFD rack-and-pinion
Course du porte-oculaire (mm)
28
Masque de mise au point
Bahtinov mask incorporated in lens cover
Cercle image (mm)
43.2
Filetage de filtre M48 intérieur
No
Éléments optiques
Six-element Petzval including two Super ED elements
Plaque de fixation
210 mm Vixen-style / Arca-Swiss dual-sided
Formule optique
6-element Petzval
Poids du tube optique (kg)
1.67
Réglage du tilt du capteur
Sensor tilt adjuster
Poids total (kg)
2.29
Longueur du tube (mm)
210
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William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD OTA — 51 mm Petzval astrograph The 6-element optical system provides a 178 mm focal length at f/3.5, with a 43.2 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Manufacturer model: William Optics MiniCat 51 WIFD OTA · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
