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William Optics ZS 66 SD flattener/reducer


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Hi,
sorry if this was already posted, i'm looking for a flattener/reducer for my William Optics Zenithstar 66 SD (already asked WO by email) they reply me that since this product is discontinued over 10 years ago, i need to look for 
FlatII, FlatIII - with 2"sct thread
Flat6a with 2"SCT adapter
and i saw this one https://www.firstlightoptics.com/reducersflatteners/william-optics-adjustable-flat6a-iii-08x-reducer-flattener.html
and this one https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32917167365.html but i'm not very sure, so i'll ask before buying anything
i will use it on my recently buyed star adventurer classic (buyed on FLO)

Thanks in advance

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I have seen a few threads with people asking where to get one of these as I think they have been discontinued for sometime now.

I would be tempted to email FLO and ask I am sure they will get you exactly what you need and I think their rates for shipping abroad is very reasonable.

At least that way you will get exactly the right kit.

Steve

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Okay so i got a reply 

Hi Raphaël

Thank you for your enquiry

I'm afraid all of these reducer flatteners suggested by Willam Optics are discontinued, we do not have a suitable reducer flattener for the ZS66 I'm afraid

This flattener only ( no reduction) will be ok https://www.firstlightoptics.com/reducersflatteners/hotech-sca-field-flattener.html but you will need to fit SCT to 2" adapter onto the focuer 1st https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-sct-to-2-inch-adapter.html or this one https://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-click-lock-2-for-celestron-meade-sct.html both have a SCT thread and will screw onto the ZS66's drawtube.

if i consider buying a flattener/reducer will it works with my SA, i have a small doubt about it? 🤔

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I use this one from Altair Astro.

 https://www.altairastro.com/lightwave-0.8x-reducer.html

I got an SCT to M48 threaded adapter from the USA,then unscrewed the 2 inch barrell from the reducer ,then just screw on to the adaptor.

The picture does show the x0.6,but you can get the x0.8.

This is where I got the USA adapter.I could,nt find one over here.

https://agenaastro.com/blue-fireball-sct-female-m48-male-thread-adapter-c-04.html

Mick.

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