William Optics UltraCat 76 WIFD — 76 mm Petzval astrograph The 5-element optical system provides a 365 mm focal length at f/4.8, with a 50 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Manufacturer model: William Optics UltraCat 76 WIFD · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
William Optics UltraCat 76 WIFD — 76 mm Petzval astrograph
The 5-element optical system provides a 365 mm focal length at f/4.8, with a 50 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Focus and camera alignment
The WIFD rack-and-pinion focuser provides 20 mm travel and 1:10 fine adjustment. A camera rotator controls framing, while the Sensor Tilt Xterminator allows sensor alignment. The lens cover incorporates a Bahtinov focusing mask.
Imaging connections
STX tilt adjuster / rotator; interchangeable M68 to M48 and M68 to M54 adapters. Petzval focus depends on the complete camera train remaining within the telescope's focusing range.
Size and mounting
The tube length is 363–415 mm. OTA weight is 3.81 kg and the manufacturer specification table lists 4.98 kg total weight. The mounting plate is 210 mm Vixen-style / Arca-Swiss dual-sided.
William Optics specifies two Super ED elements, one ED element, one lanthanum element and one X-element in the five-element optical system. The internal focuser moves the focusing mechanism within the telescope, while the rear tilt and rotation adjustments support sensor alignment and framing.
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.
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Datasheet
Opening (mm)
76
Camera-adapters
STX tilt adjuster / rotator; interchangeable M68 to M48 and M68 to M54 adapters
Cameraformaat
Full frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds
Camerarotatie
Camera angle rotator
Elektronische focus
ZWO EAF compatible; use the manufacturer installation guide for the selected EAF model.
Externe veldvlakker vereist
No
Overbrenging fijnfocus
1:10
Brandpuntsafstand (mm)
365
Openingsverhouding
4.8
Focuser
WIFD rack-and-pinion
Focuserslag (mm)
20
Focusmasker
Bahtinov mask incorporated in lens cover
Beeldcirkel (mm)
50
Lenselementen
2 Super ED, 1 ED, 1 lanthanum and 1 X-element (5 elements total)
Montageplaat
210 mm Vixen-style / Arca-Swiss dual-sided
Optisch ontwerp
5-element Petzval
Gewicht optische tubus (kg)
3.81
Tiltafstelling sensor
Sensor Tilt Xterminator
Totaalgewicht (kg)
4.98
Tubuslengte (mm)
363–415
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William Optics UltraCat 76 WIFD — 76 mm Petzval astrograph The 5-element optical system provides a 365 mm focal length at f/4.8, with a 50 mm image circle. Its Petzval design does not require an external field flattener.
Manufacturer model: William Optics UltraCat 76 WIFD · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
