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Likewise, a diagonal (and relevant eyepiece) can be acquired locally and attached for superb observational astronomy / wildlife spotting. A wide range of other Williams Optics accessories are also available via GLAgencies and select suppliers in South Africa. Note: the M48mm T-Ring (to attach a DSLR to the scope) is sold separately. The Redcat 51 telescope has a 48mm thread at the rear making it compatible with a wide range of DSLR cameras.

Williams Optics 51mm Petzval APO Refractor Telescope (Redcat 51).

Made of a strong aluminium alloy that is anodized a striking red colour, the Redcat 51 has an accompanying dew shield (which inverts to protect the lens when the scope is not in use and for ease of transport). This truly is a portable and versatile telescope. The first impression when you lift the scope out of its case is its tiny size. I particularly liked the quirky cat design on the soft carrying case and the accompanying stickers added a nice touch too. One can tell that a lot of effort was applied to the design of the Redcat 51 and the packaging was made to compliment the quality one expects from Williams Optics telescopes.

The unboxing process was a delight – everything beautifully (and logically) laid out.

Scope Design: Petzval Apochromatic Refractor (4 element prime lens).

In summary, here are the basic specifications: As an additional bonus, the scope is designed to accommodate a full frame sensor and doubles up as an excellent wildlife / portrait / landscape lens when used with a DSLR.

In summary the Redcat 51 is a highly portable apochromatic refractor with a flat field from edge to edge therefore removing the need for any field flatteners. The answer is a resounding YES! Read more to find out why… So, what has all the fuss been about? Is this little APO everything it is claimed to be? I have always been interested in this telescope because of its striking design and the many excellent reviews it has received from other Astro-photographers around the world. I was privileged to review a Redcat 51 over the course of July/August 2021. GLAgencies in South Africa are now the local distributers for this (and other) quality Williams Optics products. The Redcat 51 first appeared on the global market in 2019 and as expected Williams Optics produced a high quality, well-engineered telescope.