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Refractor William Optics ZenithStar 103mm

My William Optics ZenithStar 103mm

General Description

Telescope brand:  William Optics
Telescope model:  ZenitStar 103mm
Telescope style:  Refractor
Focal ratio:  f/6.9
Telescope aperture:  103mm
Focal length:  768mm
This is my Williams Optics ZenithStar 103mm refractor telescope. It has a 50mm guide scope using an ASI290mm camera. It is also equipped with an Agena Multi-Reticle Reflex Finder.

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I currently have a 28mm William Optics Swan 2" 72° eyepiece and a 40mm William Optics Swan 2" 72° eyepiece.
I am using RotoLocks for the tracking scope to hold the ASI290mm camera in place. I also have RotoLocks for both 1.25" and 2" eyepieces for the scope.
With the 0.8 William Optics Flattener/Focal reducer (6AII) the rig is f/5.5.

The main camera to use with this configuration will be my ASI533MM, which you can see mounted here along with the RPi running StellarMate OS. There is a 4TB external HD mounted below the RPi.
Yes, tracking scope needs to be straightened...that wasn't done at time of image.

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And a few captures done with it.






General Info

General Info
Using Kendrick Astro Products dew heaters that connect to the PPABV.
Currently using an Intel NUC 11 for captures using StellarMate X OS for captures.

Latest updates

Have upgraded from the William Optics EQ-35 Pro to a Sky Watcher EQ6-R Pro.

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Additional information

Mount Style
German Equatorial
Tripod Brand
Sky Watcher
Tripod Model
EQ6-R Pro
GoTo Equipped
Yes
CCD Equipped
Yes
CCD/DSLR info
ZWO ASI533MM Pro with 8 position filter wheel
ZWO ASI585MC
EAF equipped
Yes
EAF Make & Model
ZWO EAF (5v)
Guide Scope
William Optics 50mm
Powered rotator
Yes
Guide Camera
ASI290mm mini
Power Distribution box
Pegasus PPBADV

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