William Optics SpaceCat 61mm Review - Updated
The SpaceCat / RedCat 61mm is a solid 300mm telescope. The Petzval design allows for a simple setup process, with sharp stars from corner to corner, and no need for a flattener. Most importantly, the new WIFD focusing system is a huge improvement over the RedCat's original focus ring. If you're looking for a quality telescope between 250mm - 350mm, I honestly believe the RedCat series is the best lineup on the market. I'm still using my old SpaceCat 51mm from 2019, and I have a lot of fun doing all kinds of wide-field imaging with it.
To learn more about the SpaceCat 61mm, check out my full review here:
https://www.peterzelinka.com/blog/202...
Head over to Telescopius to see if the 300mm focal length will work well for you:
https://telescopius.com/
You can download the sample images here:
https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?co...
Be sure to check out my Deep Space Course, which currently has over 80 videos:
https://www.howtube.com/series/eUVHB9fI
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Disclaimer and Important Note
01:17 - The Cat Telescopes
02:47 - Focal Length Considerations
05:10 - Aperture
05:55 - Easy Setup Process
06:19 - Size & Weight
07:32 - Attach Camera to Telescope
08:42 - Focusing System
09:49 - Reversible Lens Hood (Or Lack Thereof)
10:40 - Image Analysis
14:35 - Image Showcase
15:13 - Final Thoughts