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Old 13-04-2015, 11:50 AM
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WO 2015 ZenithStar 71 ED ($600)

Pending to Graham

2 months old

Includes x.08 for F67-A APO Flattener / Focal Reducer

$600 with postage

A small-aperture but extremely-portable ED scope at a GREAT price

The latest ZS 71 ED Doublet is here to fit all your needs!

Excellent mechanics, fit and finish, latest WO 2" Rack &Pinion 2-speed fine focuser now are so good that they can replicate the smoothness and lack of backlash normally associated with a Crayford focuser, but with the huge advantage of much increased mechanical strength.

Lens Design

ED glass (Japanese imported Ohara 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.
Low C.A.

Fully baffled to block all extraneous off-axis light rays and prevent glancing reflections, increasing overall contrast.
71 mm clear aperture and F/5.9 focal ratio.


Perfect for EAZY-T Alt-Az Mount. You can slide it directly into the mount without a dovetail plate if you like.
Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube
Drawtube travel length 80 mm with graduated scale.
Retractable dewshield, smallest size ever and enhanced portability!
Can mount a WO 2'' star diagonal and other 2�� accessories.
Astrophotography ED scope

Fast focal ratio for excellent exposure on photography usage.
New Flattener Available (optional).
Perfect for piggybacking as a guide scope.! !
Wonderful WO Microfocuser

William Optics new rotatable Rack & Pinion focuser, smooth and precise, ideal during astrophotography; can be fully locked and will not flex or slip even with a very heavy camera combination.
Adjustable focuser tension.
Super-smooth and reliable 1:10 micro focuser for fine focusing during imaging and visual observations alike.
Aluminum fine knob protection cover is included.
Attention to Packaging

The basic package includes the OTA only.
Carry-on size: you do not have to leave this treasure home!
Two-year, no fuss warranty and constant customer service!
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Last edited by stefang; 15-04-2015 at 02:45 PM.