William Optics Zenithstar 126mm f/7.7 Imaging Apo Refractor with 3.3" R&P Focuser and Soft Case - Blue
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- Premium 126mm apochromatic refractor for astronomical imaging and visual observation
- Apochromatic f/7.7 doublet objective with FPL-53 glass
- Large image circle for imaging with APS-C and full-frame sensors
- Extra-heavy duty 360-degree rotatable dual speed rack and pinion 3.3” focuser with large aluminum focusing knobs
- Includes patented clear Bahtinov mask cover, mounting rings, handle, soft carrying case and dovetail plate - all color matched for an attractive appearance
New Super ZenithStar 126 F/7.7 imaging APO - Innovative Bahtinov Mask Cover (Patented) included!
ZenithStar 126 Doublet Apochromatic Refractor
The William Optics ZenithStar 126 is a well crafted and versatile larger-aperture refractor, an ideal instrument for deep sky imaging with DSLRs or dedicated astronomy cameras with APS-C and full-frame sensors. It’s also a great tool for visual observation of a wide range of celestial objects from the moon and planets to nebulae and star clusters and brighter galaxies, as well as for solar observation with a safe solar filter.
The ZS126 features an 126mm f/7.7 FPL 53 air-spaced doublet apochromatic objective lens in a CNC machined ultra-high precision cell. These premium optics provide razor-sharp images and excellent color rendition. When paired with a 0.8x William Optics field flattener and focal reducer (sold separately), the scope works at a fast f/6.2 with a flat field across the entire 43.3mm diagonal of a full-frame sensor.
Premium Build Quality and Compact Form Factor
Like all telescopes from William Optics, the ZenithStar 126 incorporates rock-solid mechanics and built quality. The scope includes high-quality mounting rings to safely and securely hold the telescope to the mount. The rings are anodized to match the color of the handle, dovetail, and focuser, giving the scope an attractive, premium appearance.
With a focal length of 970mm, this f/7.7 telescope has a retracted length of 790mm (31.1”), still compact enough for easy transportation and handling. The tube weighs just 9.9kg (21.8 lbs) including tube rings and dovetail plate.
Heavy-Duty Focuser, Rings, and Accessories
The William Optics ZS126 features a patented objective lens cover that doubles as clear Bahtinov focusing mask. This makes it a snap to achieve sharp focus when setting up for astrophotography.
The ZS126 also features an extra-heavy duty 10:1 dual-speed 3.3” rack and pinion focuser that’s fully rotatable through 360 degrees. The focuser includes tension screws to securely hold a bigger camera and accessories without slipping or image shift, even during longer exposures. The focuser also includes two additional screws to mount an optional red-dot finder.
A convenient CNC-machined carrying handle mounts on top of the tube rings. Guidescope rings that mount on this handle are available separately. On the bottom of the tube rings is a Losmandy-style rail for securing the tube to a mount.
A soft carry case is now also included with this telescope.
All telescopes come with a 2-year warranty from William Optics.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
New Super ZenithStar 126 F/7.7 imaging APO - Innovative Bahtinov Mask Cover (Patented) included!
ZenithStar 126 Doublet Apochromatic Refractor
The William Optics ZenithStar 126 is a well crafted and versatile larger-aperture refractor, an ideal instrument for deep sky imaging with DSLRs or dedicated astronomy cameras with APS-C and full-frame sensors. It’s also a great tool for visual observation of a wide range of celestial objects from the moon and planets to nebulae and star clusters and brighter galaxies, as well as for solar observation with a safe solar filter.
The ZS126 features an 126mm f/7.7 FPL 53 air-spaced doublet apochromatic objective lens in a CNC machined ultra-high precision cell. These premium optics provide razor-sharp images and excellent color rendition. When paired with a 0.8x William Optics field flattener and focal reducer (sold separately), the scope works at a fast f/6.2 with a flat field across the entire 43.3mm diagonal of a full-frame sensor.
Premium Build Quality and Compact Form Factor
Like all telescopes from William Optics, the ZenithStar 126 incorporates rock-solid mechanics and built quality. The scope includes high-quality mounting rings to safely and securely hold the telescope to the mount. The rings are anodized to match the color of the handle, dovetail, and focuser, giving the scope an attractive, premium appearance.
With a focal length of 970mm, this f/7.7 telescope has a retracted length of 790mm (31.1”), still compact enough for easy transportation and handling. The tube weighs just 9.9kg (21.8 lbs) including tube rings and dovetail plate.
Heavy-Duty Focuser, Rings, and Accessories
The William Optics ZS126 features a patented objective lens cover that doubles as clear Bahtinov focusing mask. This makes it a snap to achieve sharp focus when setting up for astrophotography.
The ZS126 also features an extra-heavy duty 10:1 dual-speed 3.3” rack and pinion focuser that’s fully rotatable through 360 degrees. The focuser includes tension screws to securely hold a bigger camera and accessories without slipping or image shift, even during longer exposures. The focuser also includes two additional screws to mount an optional red-dot finder.
A convenient CNC-machined carrying handle mounts on top of the tube rings. Guidescope rings that mount on this handle are available separately. On the bottom of the tube rings is a Losmandy-style rail for securing the tube to a mount.
A soft carry case is now also included with this telescope.
All telescopes come with a 2-year warranty from William Optics.
- Premium 126mm apochromatic refractor for astronomical imaging and visual observation
- Apochromatic f/7.7 doublet objective with FPL-53 glass
- Large image circle for imaging with APS-C and full-frame sensors
- Extra-heavy duty 360-degree rotatable dual speed rack and pinion 3.3” focuser with large aluminum focusing knobs
- Includes patented clear Bahtinov mask cover, mounting rings, handle, soft carrying case and dovetail plate - all color matched for an attractive appearance
New Super ZenithStar 126 F/7.7 imaging APO - Innovative Bahtinov Mask Cover (Patented) included!
ZenithStar 126 Doublet Apochromatic Refractor
The William Optics ZenithStar 126 is a well crafted and versatile larger-aperture refractor, an ideal instrument for deep sky imaging with DSLRs or dedicated astronomy cameras with APS-C and full-frame sensors. It’s also a great tool for visual observation of a wide range of celestial objects from the moon and planets to nebulae and star clusters and brighter galaxies, as well as for solar observation with a safe solar filter.
The ZS126 features an 126mm f/7.7 FPL 53 air-spaced doublet apochromatic objective lens in a CNC machined ultra-high precision cell. These premium optics provide razor-sharp images and excellent color rendition. When paired with a 0.8x William Optics field flattener and focal reducer (sold separately), the scope works at a fast f/6.2 with a flat field across the entire 43.3mm diagonal of a full-frame sensor.
Premium Build Quality and Compact Form Factor
Like all telescopes from William Optics, the ZenithStar 126 incorporates rock-solid mechanics and built quality. The scope includes high-quality mounting rings to safely and securely hold the telescope to the mount. The rings are anodized to match the color of the handle, dovetail, and focuser, giving the scope an attractive, premium appearance.
With a focal length of 970mm, this f/7.7 telescope has a retracted length of 790mm (31.1”), still compact enough for easy transportation and handling. The tube weighs just 9.9kg (21.8 lbs) including tube rings and dovetail plate.
Heavy-Duty Focuser, Rings, and Accessories
The William Optics ZS126 features a patented objective lens cover that doubles as clear Bahtinov focusing mask. This makes it a snap to achieve sharp focus when setting up for astrophotography.
The ZS126 also features an extra-heavy duty 10:1 dual-speed 3.3” rack and pinion focuser that’s fully rotatable through 360 degrees. The focuser includes tension screws to securely hold a bigger camera and accessories without slipping or image shift, even during longer exposures. The focuser also includes two additional screws to mount an optional red-dot finder.
A convenient CNC-machined carrying handle mounts on top of the tube rings. Guidescope rings that mount on this handle are available separately. On the bottom of the tube rings is a Losmandy-style rail for securing the tube to a mount.
A soft carry case is now also included with this telescope.
All telescopes come with a 2-year warranty from William Optics.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan