FIRST LIGHT
William Optics Zenithstar 61 II APO with UniGuide guidescope
A compact and light telescope setup for wide-field viewing and astrophotography
We could sum up the William Optics Zenithstar 61 II APO refractor as tiny and serious or seriously tiny; it’s a small, portable instrument with a 61mm air-spaced, colour-corrected doublet lens, which definitely packs a punch, especially when used for astrophotography.
Externally, it’s an attractive telescope that feels well made; attention has been paid to creating a visually attractive product. The main tube is white with a black clamping ring and focuser barrel, while a choice of colours – grey, gold or red – is used on the dust cap, dew shield,
