William Optics Megrez 72mm f/6 Doublet Apo Refractor with DDG Integration
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Product Details
The NEW Megrez 72 FD Doublet APO with DDG Focuser Integration is here to fit all your needs! The 72mm ED Doublet operates at f/6 and is a true multi-purpose tube assembly. Excellent mechanics, fit and finish, DDG equipped 2-speed fine focuser, super-high transmission multi-coating. Fast focal ratio makes it your ideal fast set-up for travel astrophotography, piggybacking or spotting scope.
This telescope features William Optics' Digital Display Gauge (DDG) Focuser - a first for telescopes! We are proud to present this innovative device, the first ever seen on an astronomy telescope. The Digital Display Gauge - DDG - allows you to take precise focusing reading down to two digits (mm) number instantly.
Lens Design
- ED glass doublet air-spaced, in CNC machined ultra-high precision lens cell.
- Each lens is Fully Multi-Coated with a special super-high transmission coating (STM Coating) on all surfaces.
DDG Linear Focuser
- DDG Power Linear Focuser with illuminated screen for precise camera alignment!
- 360 deg. rotatable.
- Extra-heavy duty.
- Large aluminum knobs.
- Two-speed microfocuser STANDARD on all units.
Patented Design
- Stainless steel reinforcement inserts on the back to allow heavy loading without problems.
- DDG integration will make your focusing experience the best you ever experienced with a scope!
- Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.
Low C.A.
- Fully baffled to block all extraneous off-axis light rays and prevent glancing reflections, increasing overall contrast.
- 72 mm clear aperture.
Nothing Left to Chance
- Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube
- Drawtube travel length 81 mm with graduated scale.
- Retractable dewshield, smallest size ever with enhanced portability!
Astrophotography super-apo
- Fast focal ratio for bright, high-quality astro-imaging.
- Dedicated field reducer/flattener available.
- Perfect for piggybacking as guide scope.
Wonderful WO Microfocuser
- William Optics rotatable Crayford focuser, smooth and precise, ideal during astrophotography.
- Adjustable focuser tension.
- Super-smooth and reliable 1:10 micro focuser for fine focusing during imaging and visual observations alike.
Attention to Packaging
- The basic package includes the OTA only.
- Carry-on size: you do not have to leave your treasure home!
Useful Resources
-Manual: Megrez 72mm Telescope Manual (PDF Format) Customer photos: - Nature - Outdoors - Solar - Astrophotography
Aperture | 72 mm |
Focal Ratio | F/6 |
Focal Length | 432 mm (17") |
Objective Type | Doublet, Air Spaced, Fully Multi-Coated, SMC coating |
Resolving Power | 1.58" |
Limiting Magnitude | 11 |
Lens Shade | Retractable |
Focuser | 50.8 mm (2") DDG Focuser with 1:10 Dual Speed microfocuser 81 mm (3.2") Focuser Travel Length 360° Rotatable Design |
1.25" Adapter | Brass Compression Rings |
L-type Mount | L Bracket |
Field Stops | 2 Baffles |
Tube Diameter | 87 mm (3.43") |
Tube Length | 300 mm (11.8") Fully Retracted 360 mm (14.2") Fully Extended |
Tube Weight | 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg) |
Soft Carry Case (WxHxD) | 39 cm x 255 cm x 15 cm (15.4" x 9.8" x 5.9") (Water Resistant) |
Soft Case Weight | 1.87 lbs. (0.85 kg) |