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ZenithStar 61 User Manual
Version: 3
Date: 2020.08.19

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Summary of Contents for William Optics ZenithStar 61

  • Page 1 ZenithStar 61 User Manual Version: 3 Date: 2020.08.19...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Warning SPECIFICATION PACKAGE CONTENTS DIAGRAM 5 - 8 ACCESSORIES MAP BACKFOCUS USER GUIDE 11 -12...
  • Page 3: Warning

    Warning Never aim your telescope or finder scope at the Sun without proper Solar filters installed on the front of the telescope. Doing so for even a moment may permanently damage your vision. Proper Solar filters consist of filters made by reputable manufacturers, designed to fit tightly over the front of the dew shield.
  • Page 4: Specification

    SPECIFICATION Focal Length: 360mm Diameter: 61mm Aperture: f/5.9 Camera Format: APS-C, Full Frame Focuser: 2’’ R&P focuser Image Circle: > Full Frame Recommended Flattener: FLAT61A Tube Weight: 2.2 kg (Accessories included) Extend Extend Unit: cm...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. Bahtinov Mask 2. OTA 3. CAT saddle handle bar 4. M54 to 2 inch and 2 inch to 1.25 inch adapters 5. 210 mm dovetail plate Soft carry case is included in the standard package...
  • Page 6: Diagram

    DIAGRAM 1. Bahtinov Mask and dew shield Tools you may need: 1.5 mm Hex Wrench 2. CAT saddle handle bar, 2 mm Hex Wrench 2.5 mm Hex Wrench mounting ring and dovetail plate 3mm Hex Wrench 3. 2 inch dual-speed 10:1 R&P 5mm Hex Wrench focuser.
  • Page 7 DIAGRAM A. W.O. patented diffraction spikes Bahtinov focusing mask. Three times brighter than the traditional type. B. Retractable dew shield...
  • Page 8 DIAGRAM CNC made accessories which are included in the standard package. A. CAT handle bar and Vixen finder type which is suitable for W.O. uniguide. B. CNC made stable and reliable Mounting Ring. C. 210 mm dual side dovetail plate which is suitable for Vixen and Arca Swiss type saddle plate A.
  • Page 9 DIAGRAM A: tension screws for the focuser which can be adjusted by the 2mm Hex Wrench. 75 mm B: thumb screw for fixing the focuser. C: M4 screws for attaching the finder / guider scope base which can be removed by 2.5 mm Hex Wrench. A: M54 to 2’’...
  • Page 10: Accessories Map

    ACCESSORIES MAP Vistit W.O. webpage for details by Clicking the pictures of the products Focuser M54 to 2’’ adapter 2’’ to 1.25’’ Corrector adapter 2’’ Diagonals 1.25’’ Diagonals or Erecting Prisms Adapter that comes with T-mount astrocamera Astrocamera 2’’ Eyepiece DSLR 1.25’’...
  • Page 11: Backfocus

    BACKFOCUS What is backfocus? Backfocus is a critical distance from the end of field flattener to the camera sensor. The field flattener can provide the best image quality if a backfocus set correctly. We recommend you to chose our adjustable field flattener which is designed for W.O.
  • Page 12: User Guide

    User Guide How to connect the filter Step 1. Remove the part A. Step 2. Step 3. Connect the M48 filter at the Connect the part A back to end of the flattener. the flattener.
  • Page 13 User Guide How to connect the flattener? Step 1. Remove the adapter by twisting. Note: Don’t retract the focuser drawtube all the way in, it could damage the lens. Step 2. Connect the flattener to M54 telescope thread.