WO 10th Anniversary Scope

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I got to see Tachyon's WO Zenithstar 80mm fluorite just now at Joo Beng's place.

It was cloudy when I arrived, so I did not look thru the scope.

However, I can say that physically, the scope is a real jewel. It is so beautifully made that it could be bought just for looking at it rather than thru it.

The fit and finish, down to the set screws, is just beautiful. Just like Takahashis, maybe even better. And the colour scheme is nice too: I think the silver colour of the focus knobs is better than the original gold. The red paint work on the OTA has a very nice smooth matt-gloss look and feel.

I think WO is making some really good stuff!

Now, I wonder about the views thru it...
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Hi,
Which reminds me... I'm eyeing the 120mm F/5: Large aperture + shorter focal length. That'll be for photography...although not APO. Also I have been corrected in another Forum that WO did NOT list the 10th Anniversary Scope as APO!

120mm F/5: Here
What type of photography??? If I were you, I'll use the 66mm APO for photography.

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weixing wrote:What type of photography??? If I were you, I'll use the 66mm APO for photography.
DSOs, of course. The 66mm APO has been delegated to my luggage for viewing during my travels. However, the ZS 66mm Petzval is enticing.. now if only I can get it for less than S$300....

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Post by Tachyon »

Just did the color correction estimation today. The results:

ZS 80mm Fluorite Doublet (FL=555mm)

TMB Supermono 8mm (69x): < 1/8000 (mean = 0.054 mm, or 1/10246)
TMB Supermono 5mm (111x): < 1/8000 (mean = 0.029 mm, or 1/19028)

So I guess it is an APO after all!

For methodology, please refer to: here.

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[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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