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William Optics 73mm f/5.9 ZenithStar FPL53 Doublet APO Refractor w/ Dual Dovetail Plate - Blue - A-Z73IIBU
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William Optics Blue 73mm ZenithStar APO Refractor with Dual Dovetail Plate
This model 73mm ZenithStar Doublet APO Refractor from William Optics boasts Ohara FPL-53 glass from Japan and a saddle handle bar that accepts Synta-style dovetails, such as the UniGuide guidescope or the Slide base guiding rings (not included). The ZenithStar 73 also comes with a 2.5" Rack & Pinion focuser and Dual Sided dovetail bar. The William Optics DSD 210 Plate has both a Vixen and Arca Swiss size at each end of the plate. The plate has two 1/4-20 threaded holes.
It works great with most cameras, camera lenses, and small scopes on either a Vixen-style mount or an Arca Swiss saddle.
William Optics ZenithStar 73 Refractor Specifications
Model Number
Model Number |
A-Z73IIBU |
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Telescope Series
Telescope Series |
William Optics ZenithStar |
Focal Ratio
Focal Ratio |
f/5.9 |
Optical Design
Optical Design |
Refractor |
Telescope Aperture
Telescope Aperture |
73mm (2.9") |
Telescope Mount Type
Telescope Mount Type |
No Mount - OTA Only |
Type of Electronics
Type of Electronics |
OTA Only - No Electronics |
Number of Refractor Elements
Number of Refractor Elements |
2 (Doublet) |
Focal Length (mm)
Focal Length (mm) |
430 mm |
Focuser Style
Focuser Style |
Rack & Pinion |
Focuser Size
Focuser Size |
2.5" |
Refractor OTA Length - Retracted (in.)
Refractor OTA Length - Retracted (in.) |
12.2" (309.88 mm) |
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.)
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.) |
6.2 lb |
Warranty
Warranty |
William Optics 2 Years |
- William Optics ZenithStar 73mm FPL53 Doublet APO Refractor Telescope
- 2.5" Rack & Pinion Focuser
- Mounting Rings
- Handle Bar
- Bahtinov Mask Cover
- Dual Dovetail Plate