William Optics FLT 132 Fluoro Star 132mm f/7 Triplet Apo Refractor - 20th Anniversary Edition
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The FLT132 20th Anniversary Edition includes a soft carry bag.
Simply put: a joy to use. You will be blown away by the small details you can observe through this APO 132mm; fine details of DSOs, stunning resolution both visually or during astrophotography. Until yesterday this was only a dream at this price!
Stunning Optics
- Features a top-quality triplet air-spaced objective.
- This scope is extremely sharp and has a great color correction. It is ideal for astrophotography.
- Precision optics with STM coatings.
- Designed by a leading designer with FPL-53 glass.
New V-Power Focuser
- Extra-smooth new 2017 model 3" Crayford Focuser: a treat to use during astrophotography. No more image shifting!
- 360 deg. rotatable.
- Extra-heavy duty.
- Large aluminum knobs.
Ideal for Astrophotos
- Have you always dreamed of taking those beautiful pictures of the heavens? Now is the time!! Few other refractors in this size have a DEDICATED Field Flattener.
- Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.
Do-all Telescope
- The 132mm objective is a great size for both wide-field and planetary observations.
- The apochromatic performance makes it ideal for imaging.
- This size will require a suitable mount in order to do astro imaging. Alt-Az mounts can handle this scope too if properly counter-balanced.
Simply Beautiful Finish
- No plastic part used: CNC machined out of solid high-grade aluminum.
- Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, anodized 360 degree rotatable focuser, engraved dewshield cap.
Attention to Details
- Highly precise CNC machined lens cell.
- Solid CNC-machined mounting rings included in the price.
Total Quality Package
- 2" & 1.25" adapters included.
- All with brass anti-marring compression rings.
- Aperture: 132mm
- Focal Ratio: F/7
- Focal Length: 925mm
- Objective Type: 3 elements, Air-spaced, FPL-53
- Resolving Power: 0.86"
- Limiting Magnitude: 14.5
- Lens Shade: Retractable (O.D. 168mm)
- Focuser: All-New 2017 model 3" Crayford V-power Focuser. 360° rotatable graduated camera adjuster. 1.25" Adapter included
- 1.25" Adapter: Brass Compression Rings
- Tube Diameter: 141mm
- Tube Length: 104cm (Fully Extended) 78cm (Fully Retracted)
- Tube Weight: 9kg
Additional Information
Dimensions of scratches and dots shall not exceed the following values:
Scratches - Width, not more, mm: 0.025mm
Scratches - Total length, not more: 1/4 of total lens diameter. Quantity no more 6
Dots or spot points - No more, mm: 0.4mm
Dots or spot points - Quantity, no more: 4
Accumulation of defects - Limited area, mm: 0.8mm^2
Accumulation of defects - Total area of scratches and points, no more, square mm: 5.8mm^2
| Manufacturer | William Optics |
|---|---|
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
The FLT132 20th Anniversary Edition includes a soft carry bag.
Simply put: a joy to use. You will be blown away by the small details you can observe through this APO 132mm; fine details of DSOs, stunning resolution both visually or during astrophotography. Until yesterday this was only a dream at this price!
Stunning Optics
- Features a top-quality triplet air-spaced objective.
- This scope is extremely sharp and has a great color correction. It is ideal for astrophotography.
- Precision optics with STM coatings.
- Designed by a leading designer with FPL-53 glass.
New V-Power Focuser
- Extra-smooth new 2017 model 3" Crayford Focuser: a treat to use during astrophotography. No more image shifting!
- 360 deg. rotatable.
- Extra-heavy duty.
- Large aluminum knobs.
Ideal for Astrophotos
- Have you always dreamed of taking those beautiful pictures of the heavens? Now is the time!! Few other refractors in this size have a DEDICATED Field Flattener.
- Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.
Do-all Telescope
- The 132mm objective is a great size for both wide-field and planetary observations.
- The apochromatic performance makes it ideal for imaging.
- This size will require a suitable mount in order to do astro imaging. Alt-Az mounts can handle this scope too if properly counter-balanced.
Simply Beautiful Finish
- No plastic part used: CNC machined out of solid high-grade aluminum.
- Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, anodized 360 degree rotatable focuser, engraved dewshield cap.
Attention to Details
- Highly precise CNC machined lens cell.
- Solid CNC-machined mounting rings included in the price.
Total Quality Package
- 2" & 1.25" adapters included.
- All with brass anti-marring compression rings.
- Aperture: 132mm
- Focal Ratio: F/7
- Focal Length: 925mm
- Objective Type: 3 elements, Air-spaced, FPL-53
- Resolving Power: 0.86"
- Limiting Magnitude: 14.5
- Lens Shade: Retractable (O.D. 168mm)
- Focuser: All-New 2017 model 3" Crayford V-power Focuser. 360° rotatable graduated camera adjuster. 1.25" Adapter included
- 1.25" Adapter: Brass Compression Rings
- Tube Diameter: 141mm
- Tube Length: 104cm (Fully Extended) 78cm (Fully Retracted)
- Tube Weight: 9kg
Additional Information
Dimensions of scratches and dots shall not exceed the following values:
Scratches - Width, not more, mm: 0.025mm
Scratches - Total length, not more: 1/4 of total lens diameter. Quantity no more 6
Dots or spot points - No more, mm: 0.4mm
Dots or spot points - Quantity, no more: 4
Accumulation of defects - Limited area, mm: 0.8mm^2
Accumulation of defects - Total area of scratches and points, no more, square mm: 5.8mm^2
| Manufacturer | William Optics |
|---|---|
| Product Banner Type | discontinued |
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |