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Why we love the William Optics RedCat 71 WFID APO Petzval OTA (L-RC71RDIII)
Product Description
RedCat 71 Optical Design
The William Optics RedCat 71 is the bigger brother to the highly-regarded RedCat 51, which has been raved about by astrophotographers since its release. Building on the RedCat 51's success, the RedCat 71 keeps the same f/4.9 focal ratio and Petzval optical design. This optical design uses four lens elements instead of the three found in triplet refractors. By incorporating this extra element, the RedCat 71 is able to achieve a flat field without the need for an additional field flattener.
RedCat 71 Image Circle & Camera Compatibility
The flat field image circle on the WO RedCat 71 is over 45mm in diameter, meaning it can provide round stars to the corners on a full frame camera, not something many telescopes can claim in this price range. The RedCat 71 telescope comes with a 48mm thread on the back, meaning you can easily attach any dedicated astronomy camera with a standard M48x0.75 connection such as ZWO. For DSLR and mirrorless users, simply add an M48 t-ring for your camera type and you'll be ready to do astrophotography right out of the box.
Game-Changing WIFD Focuser
New in the third generation of the RedCat 71, this telescope features William Optics' new patented WIFD focuser. This game-changing design allows the telescope to focus by moving lens elements internally instead of externally. This has numerous benefits, including reducing vignetting, focuser sag, and most importantly, sensor tilt. The WIFD focuser is also compatible with the ZWO EAF out of the box, unlike previous versions of the RedCat 71.
What can I see with a William Optics RedCat 71 WFID APO Petzval OTA (L-RC71RDIII)?
Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.
Jupiter with
25mm Eyepiece - 14x Magnification
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Jupiter with
10mm Eyepiece - 35x Magnification
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Jupiter with
5mm Eyepiece - 70x Magnification
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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece
14x Magnification
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Moon with 10mm Eyepiece
35x Magnification
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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece
70x Magnification
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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece
10x Magnification
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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece
14x Magnification
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Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece
35x Magnification
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What's in the Box
Specifications
| Focal Length: | 350mm |
| Diameter: | 71mm |
| Aperture: | f/4.9 |
| Focuser: | WIFD (WilliamOptics Internal Focus Design) |
| Image Circle: | 45mm Full Frame |
| Tube Length: | 427mm |
| Tube Weight: |
7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) |
