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William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD

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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

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.

Focus and camera alignment

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.

Imaging connections

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.

Size and mounting

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

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 backspacing55 ± 3 mm recommended; Petzval focusing range, not a fixed flattener spacing
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Scheda tecnica

Apertura (mm)
51
Adattatori per camera
Tilt adjuster; camera rotator; M54 to M48 adapter
Formato camera
Full frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds
Rotazione camera
Camera angle rotator
Messa a fuoco elettronica
ZWO EAF compatible; use the manufacturer installation guide for the selected EAF model.
Richiede spianatore di campo esterno
No
Rapporto della messa a fuoco fine
1:10
Focale (mm)
250
Rapporto focale
4.9
Focheggiatore
WIFD rack-and-pinion
Corsa del focheggiatore (mm)
23
Maschera di messa a fuoco
Bahtinov mask incorporated in lens cover
Cerchio d'immagine (mm)
48
Filettatura filtro M48 interna
Yes
Piastra di montaggio
210 mm dual-sided Vixen / Arca-Swiss
Schema ottico
4-element Petzval
Peso del tubo ottico (kg)
1.77
Regolazione del tilt del sensore
Sensor tilt adjuster
Peso totale (kg)
2.38
Lunghezza del tubo (mm)
298
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