• ZWO AM3N Harmonic Equatorial Mount (ZWO-AM3)

• William Optics RedCat 51 WIFD Version III (WIL-L-RC51RDIII)

• ZWO ASI533MC Pro Color Cooled Camera (ZWO-ASI533MC-P)

• ZWO ASIAIR Plus 256GB Controller (ZWO-ASIAIR-PLUS-256GB)

• ZWO EAF with Advanced Encoder Kit (ZWO-AEAF-N + ZWO-EAF-SENSOR)

• ZWO 30mm f/5 Guide Scope (ZWO-30F5)

• ZWO ASI220MM Mini Guide Camera (ZWO-ASI220MINI)

• (2x) ZWO AC to DC 12V 5A Power Supply (ZWO-AC-DC12V5A)

Starfront Observatories is a remote imaging site located under exceptionally dark Bortle 1 skies, among the darkest and clearest available in the continental U.S. The location offers minimal light pollution, excellent transparency, and stable seeing, making it ideal for astrophotography and scientific observation. With remote-ready piers and modern infrastructure, Starfront gives astrophotographers access to professional-quality skies without leaving home.

The William Optics RedCat 51 refractor telescope features a 51mm objective lens, in a sleek quadruplet Petzval APO design, using Synthetic Fluoride (FPL53 and FPL51) glass for a full frame flat field image. The optical quality provides a fast focal ratio of f/4.9, 250mm focal length. The William Optics RedCat 51 will out resolve most high resolution DSLR lenses of similar focal lengths with exceptional color and contrast.  The version 3 consists of WIFD internal focusing.

The version 3 of the Redcat 51 consists of WIFD internal focusing. Included with the RedCat 51 is a convenient soft carry case, removeable dew shield, M48 camera adapter, and William Optics patented Bahtinov mask cap. The William Optics RedCat 51 Petzval telescope is ideally suited to night sky astrophotography, wide field astroimaging, and wildlife photography.

True Fluorite is a rare mineral which create very expensive optical lenses. Being a natural material, consistency and impurities are additional factors which further increases cost as does the cost of mining and the impact on our environment. Synthetic fluorite is a highly stable monocrystal completely free of impurities. It does not emit fluorescence in UV light and is an extraordinarily clear lens material. Great care is taken during manufacturing for grinding and polishing this material to ensure that the lens does not chip or scar, and the result is a lens that is completely free of chromatic abberation making it ideal for astrophotography and wildlife imaging or viewing.

The ZWO AM3N Harmonic Equatorial Mount combines lightweight portability with professional-grade tracking, making it ideal for astrophotographers on the move.

Featuring a refined strain-wave gear and belt-driven system, the AM3N delivers smooth, precise tracking with minimal periodic error—often without counterweights. Weighing just 3.9 kg (8.6 lb), it supports up to 8 kg (17.6 lb) unweighted and 13 kg (28.6 lb) with a counterweight.

Upgrades include snag-free cable management, improved temperature tolerance, and enhanced stability with a 300:1 reduction ratio for high torque performance. The mount supports both equatorial mode for imaging and alt-az mode for visual use.

Control is flexible via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or hand controller, and full ASIAIR compatibility allows seamless wireless operation. Each unit is individually tested and kept up to date through ZWO’s firmware support.

The ZWO ASI533MC Pro USB 3.0 Cooled Color Camera features a 1-inch sensor, offering superior light-gathering capability compared to crop sensors or micro four-thirds and thus better for low light conditions.

The ZWO ASI533MC Pro boasts a 9MP resolution with an exceptionally low read noise of 1.0e, ensuring a highly favorable signal-to-noise ratio.