{"id":34100,"date":"2025-11-17T11:52:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34100"},"modified":"2026-03-12T08:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:45:44","slug":"william-optics-243mm-handle","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/william-optics-243mm-handvat\/","title":{"rendered":"William Optics 243mm Handle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>William Optics 243mm handle for safe and easy carrying<\/strong><br>The William Optics 243mm makes setting up your telescope a lot easier. You safely lift your telescope and hold it stably so you can set up, move or take down without stress. The handle immediately feels solid and gives you extra control, even when working in the dark or using heavy accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-243mm-Handvat-1.jpg\" alt=\"William Optics 243mm handle in perspective with double thumb screws and mounting holes\" class=\"wp-image-34107\" style=\"width:742px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this handle does more than just carry. You also use it as a reliable mounting base for additional equipment. Thanks to the Vixen-style connector, you easily attach a viewfinder, tracking scope or other accessories without the hassle of loose parts. Everything stays nice and straight and firmly in place, so your setup is always ready for sharp and comfortable observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-243mm-Handvat-4.jpg\" alt=\"William Optics 243mm handle bottom view with rounded design and mounting points\" class=\"wp-image-34110\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design is compact, lightweight and yet surprisingly strong. This keeps your telescope setup organized and well-balanced, whether you transport it in a case or place it on a tripod. The finish matches William Optics telescopes perfectly, making it easy to screw on the handle and start using it right away. No adjustments needed, just mount and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Suitable for telescopes<\/td><td>William Optics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Search shoe<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Length (mm)<\/td><td>243<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width (mm)<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Transportation &amp; storage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Vixen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>black \/ anthracite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>William Optics 243mm comes with integrated Vixen viewfinder shoe, handle and holder for tracking scope rings - 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