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Used WO MiniCat 51 WIFD f/3.5 + Uniguide 32 guidescope

SKU: U2604-CS-T-C-MINI-RD


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  • $650.00
  • Regular price $1,020.00

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This is a MiniCat 51 in excellent condition, with squeaky-clean optics and an unmarked body.  This is a well-used scope, as the dovetail has bitemarks galore.  This also includes a WO Uniguide 32mm guidescope (a $132 value), also in excellent condition, with clean optics and unmarked body, with the same bitemarks in the dovetail.  

Note that the outside of the soft-sided case is stained, however.  Obviously, this won't affect your use of this scope, but we have taken this minor condition issue into consideration in the price.  

The previous owner has also included a little Allen wrench set.  

 

 

 

The MiniCat 51 is designed for photography enthusiasts who love wide-angle views. Its standout feature is an ultra-bright f/3.5 aperture, allowing you to capture faint nebulae or comets in a very short time. (The f/3.5 aperture lets in twice as much light as an f/5 aperture.)

The MiniCat uses the latest Petzval design with 6 lens elements, including 2 Super ED and lanthanum lenses to perfectly control chromatic aberration. It’s currently the only high-quality, short focal length 178mm f/3.5 astrograph telescope available on the market.

The MiniCat holds three unique patents, ensuring easy and perfect focusing along with coaxial image quality to prevent drawtube tilt issues caused by optical misalignment.


Lens Type
6 Elements Petzval Design
Focal Length
178 mm
Diameter
51 mm
Focal Ratio
f/3.5
Image Circle
43.2 mm
Focuser
WIFD R&P Focuser
Focuser Travel Length
0-28 mm (Ruler to 40)
Adapter Included
Tilt Adjuster
Rotator
M54 → M48 Adapter
Optional Flattener
No Flattener Required
Camera Format
Full Frame (Compatible)
APS-C (Recommend)
M4/3
Total Weight
2.29 kg / 5.05 lbs
OTA Weight
1.67 kg / 3.68 lbs
Tube Length
210 mm

 

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