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Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition

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  • Anniversary Edition: Only 100 copies available worldwide!
  • Optical design according to Petzval with integrated corrector
  • Colour-true and sharp images up to full-frame sensors
  • Focusing via William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD)
  • Includes rotator and tilt flange

Product description

More about the series Cat...

30 years of William Optics: William Optics is celebrating its great success with this special edition. For 30 years, this telescope manufacturer has been developing high-quality and, above all, innovative refractors. A special edition apochromatic refractor from the Cat series is more than appropriate for this celebration, as this product series has revolutionised astrophotography.

Secure your copy of this special edition now:

  • Limited to 100 pieces – each telescope is individually numbered.
  • Laser engraving – A special design featuring a cat embracing the number "30" in honour of the Cat series.
  • Commemorative certificate – Each unit comes with an official 30th anniversary certificate.
  • Exclusive accessories – Includes a free UniGuide 32 mm guide scope.

The Ultra-Cat 76 is a high-performance 76mm apochromatic refractor, designed for astrophotographers who demand exceptional clarity and true color accuracy.

With a 5-element advanced Petzval optical design, including super ED and lanthanum glass, and a fast f/4.8 focal ratio, this telescope delivers stunningly sharp, flat-field images across its 50mm image circle. Optimized for Full Frame, APS-C, and M4/3 sensors, it also offers compatibility with Medium Format cameras for outstanding wide-field astrophotography.

No Flattener Required: The optical design naturally corrects field curvature, simplifying setup.

Anti-Shrink Lens Cell Technology: Reduces thermal expansion effects, maintaining perfect optical alignment in any climate.

Patented Bahtinov Mask for Focusing: Built-in focusing aid ensures pinpoint star sharpness with ease.

Sensor Tilt Xterminator (STX) & Rotator: Integrated tilt adjuster eliminates sensor misalignment, ensuring uniform image sharpness.

The William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD) is an innovative and revolutionary design that combines a precise (patented) internal focusing mechanism with the highest quality optics available, offering the ultimate apochromatic refractor for astrophotography. Designed from the ground up to handle even the largest, heaviest, cooled cameras, this optics is uncompromising in its quality. The focuser movement is integrated into the main tube, so no adjustments are visible from the outside.

The user can enjoy the benefits of a conventional focuser with two fine focus controls without having to worry about the limitations normally found with conventional rear-mounted focusers (vignetting). The integrated position indicator window on the focuser allows instant verification of the graduated numerical display.

The focus is compatible with ZWO's EAF.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Apochromat
Aperture (mm)
76
Focal length (mm)
365
Aperture ratio (f/)
4,8
Resolving capacity
1,82
Limit value (mag)
11,2
Light gathering capacity
120
Max. useful magnification
152
Tube weight (kg)
4,98
Tube length (mm)
415
Carrying length (mm)
363
Tube material
Aluminium
lens design
Triplet
Fully Corrected Field (mm)
50
Coating
multiple

Focuser


Type of build
Internal
Tilting Adaptor
yes
Adjustment range (mm)
20
Rotating
yes

Mount


Type of build
OTA
Mounting type
no mount

Included accessories


Dew Shield
yes
Carry case
yes
Prism rail
Vixen-Style
Corrector
integrated
focusing help
Bahtinov focus mask
Finder scope
UniGuide 32mm

General


Series
Cat

Area of application


Astrophotography
yes (very good)
Moon & Planets
yes
Nature Observation
no
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
yes (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
no
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

Product safety

Manufacturer: William Optics Co. Ltd, TW, [email protected]
Responsible person: NIMAX GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 9, 86899 Landsberg am Lech, DE, [email protected]

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William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition
William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition
William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition
William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition
William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition
William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition
William Optics Apochromatic refractor AP 76/365 UltraCat 76 WIFD 30th Anniversary Edition

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