{"product_id":"william-optics-spacecat-51-wifd-l-rc51sgiii","title":"William Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD (L-RC51SGIII)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWilliam Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExperience the Elegance of the Universe with the William Optics Spacecat 51 WIFD Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlock the secrets of the cosmos with the Spacecat 51 WIFD, a marvel of modern telescope design from William Optics. Cloaked in a striking space grey finish, this compact apochromatic refractor telescope blends sophisticated aesthetics with top-tier functionality, making it perfect for both amateur astronomers and expert astrophotographers. Its robust, precision-engineered optics deliver stunningly clear and vibrant images, allowing you to explore the universe with unparalleled clarity and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuperior Optical Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: With its Petzval-like design and rapid f\/4.9 focal ratio, the Spacecat 51 offers expansive, sharp views ideal for capturing the cosmic spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSolid yet Portable\u003c\/strong\u003e: Constructed from CNC-machined aluminum, it combines durability with lightweight design, ensuring portability and readiness for any celestial adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrecision Focusing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Featuring the advanced WIFD focuser for meticulous image adjustment, enhancing your viewing and photographic experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamera Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully equipped to connect with a variety of cameras and astrophotography tools, the Spacecat 51 turns the night sky into your personal canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDive into astrophotography or simply gaze at the stars; the Spacecat 51 WIFD is your stylish gateway to the wonders of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Optic's Gamechanger internal focus design (WIFD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--17420209651929__rich_text_djVRyd\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--rich-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"color-scheme color-scheme--scheme-1 color-scheme--bg-77e774e6cc4d94d6a32f6256f02d9552 section-spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container--md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose text-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the WILLIAM OPTICS Internal Focus Design (WIFD) Apochromatic Series. This innovative and revolutionary design combines a precision (Patented) internal focusing mechanism with the highest quality optics available, providing the ultimate Apochromatic refractor for astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned from the ground up with the ability to handle the newest generation of large, heavy, high-resolution cooled cameras, the rock-solid optical tube assembly is uncompromised in quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement of the focuser is integrated inside the main tube assembly, so there are no movements of a focuser drawtube visible from the outside.  The user can enjoy the benefits of a traditional two speed fine focuser, while not worrying about limitations typically found in traditional rear mounted focusers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/williamoptics.com\/pages\/wifd\"\u003eLearn More About the WIFD Focusing System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*DISCLAIMER*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension screw:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using the telescope with the motor, please ensure that the tension screw is not over-tightened. Over-tightening the tension screw may cause damage to the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it like driving a car and pressing the gas pedal while also pressing the brake simultaneously. Just as this action could harm your car's systems, over-tightening the tension screw could compromise the functionality of your telescope's focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for your attention to this matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1_5505d6d4-deb7-4bb0-9fea-cd408c44664b.png?v=1715800204\" width=\"1353\" height=\"1020\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/2_6d76bbdc-b905-460c-b9bf-71460a152d90.png?v=1715800223\" width=\"1206\" height=\"909\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/3_3a748cac-8e7e-44a7-bf80-d5ac2f48b0ce.png?v=1715800238\" width=\"1258\" height=\"783\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup span=\"2\" width=\"215\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLens Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e4 Elements Petzval Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e250 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e51 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAperture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ef\/4.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eImage circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e48 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWIFD (WO INTERNAL FOCUS DESIGN) \/ Compatible with EAF\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFocus travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e0-23mm (Ruler to 30mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOptional Flattener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNo Flattener Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdapters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLens Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFPL-53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCamera Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u0026gt; Full Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"6\" height=\"192\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eT-Mounts Supported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCanon EF, RF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNikon F, Z\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSony E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePentax K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMFT (M4\/3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFUJI X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTube Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e346 mm - 298 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOTA Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1.77 g \/ 3.9 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2.38 kg \/ 5.25 lbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) SpaceCat 51 WIFD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Bahtinov cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) M48 cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Dual mounting plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) Mounting ring handle bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6) Soft carry case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7) Allen key set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/1_0f5f5c5e-c5ed-4ed3-9453-72727ddec6fd.png?v=1715801669\" width=\"854\" height=\"854\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWilliam Optics 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5752\/3673\/files\/Manual-Redcat-61-WIFD.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"William Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45579438227685,"sku":"WO-L-RC51SGIII","price":1501.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/william-optics-spacecat-51-wifd-l-rc51sgiii-astronomy-plus-1.png?v=1715808058","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/william-optics-spacecat-51-wifd-l-rc51sgiii","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}