Astromart Review: William Optics ZenithStar 105 Ed Triplet APO
Follow the travails of Chris Provost on Astromart as he reviews the William Optics ZenithStar 105 Ed Triplet APO telescope and opines favorably on its features and specifications. 'Since entering the hobby of astronomy about 4 years ago, I have had my fair share of telescopes. Most of my scopes were reflectors with the exception of a ST-80. I spend 90% of my time under the stars imaging with film. Since film was the medium I chose to photograph the night sky, fast focal ratio Newtonians fit the bill best for me (and my pocket book). I have spent about 3 years shooting film with my F/4 10 Schmidt Newtonian.'
Features:
*Aperture 105 mm(4.1")
*Focal Ratio F/7
*Focal Length 735mm(28.9")
*Objective Type Triplet APO Design
*Fully Multi-Coated
*Resolving Power 1.05"
*Limiting Magnitude 12.0
*Lens Shade Retractable
*Focuser 2.5"(63.5 mm)Crayford Focuser
*77 mm(3.0")Focuser Travel Length
*360° Rotatable Design
*1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
*L- type Mount Mounting Rings
*Field Stops 6 Baffles
*Dew Shield O.D. 5.3"(135 mm)
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