{"id":34147,"date":"2025-11-17T13:23:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34147"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:21:07","slug":"william-optics-400mm-losmandy-swan-series-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/william-optics-400mm-losmandy-swan-series-2\/","title":{"rendered":"William Optics 400mm Losmandy Swan Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>William Optics 400mm - Strong, stable base for your telescope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>William Optics 400mm<\/strong> gives you a sturdy and reliable way to secure your telescope or accessories. You slide the rail into the clamp, tighten it, and everything is instantly stable. This keeps your image steady, even when you focus or change accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"34152\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-400mm-Losmandy-Swan-Series-4.jpg\" alt=\"William Optics 400mm Losmandy dovetail oblique front view\" class=\"wp-image-34152\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wide, sturdy and ready for heavier setups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Losmandy rail is wider than a standard Vixen rail. As a result, it supports heavier tubes and additional equipment without bending. You especially notice it when you add a camera or tracking scope. Your setup immediately feels more solid and you get a more stable image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flexible for additional accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don't just use the rail for the telescope. It also works perfectly when you want to mount additional components, such as a tracking scope or a second camera. This way you build your setup exactly the way you want it. Everything stays neatly aligned and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"34153\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-400mm-Losmandy-Swan-Series-5.jpg\" alt=\"William Optics 400mm Losmandy dovetail top view\" class=\"wp-image-34153\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Made for everyday use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aluminum makes the rail light but strong. It can take a beating and stays in tight shape even after much use. The gold finish gives it a luxurious look and makes it easily recognizable in your suitcase or under dark skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\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>Type<\/td><td>Dovetail<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Losmandy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length (mm)<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight (g)<\/td><td>1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>gold<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>William Optics 400mm comes with Losmandy-compatible dovetail of 400mm length in gold aluminum - ideal for heavy optical systems and accessories. \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":97547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[643],"product_cat":[56,3065,590,538],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-34147","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-william-optics","product_cat-telescoop-accessoires","product_cat-dovetails","product_cat-montering-accessoires","product_cat-monteringen","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":34133,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/william-optics-400mm-losmandy-swan-series\/","url_meta":{"origin":34147,"position":0},"title":"William Optics 400mm Losmandy Swan Series","author":"","date":"17-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"William Optics 400mm comes as a 400mm long Losmandy-style Swan Series dovetail, made of red aluminum for stable mounting of telescopes and accessories. \u00a0","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-400mm-Losmandy-Swan-Series-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-400mm-Losmandy-Swan-Series-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-400mm-Losmandy-Swan-Series-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-400mm-Losmandy-Swan-Series-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":34161,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/william-optics-400mm-losmandy-swan-series-3\/","url_meta":{"origin":34147,"position":1},"title":"William Optics 400mm Losmandy Swan Series","author":"","date":"17-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"William Optics 400mm comes with a gray 400mm Losmandy swallowtail plate in high-grade aluminum - 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