Open Boxed William Optics FLT 98DDG and FLT 110 DDG Offer Jan 15th 2010

We have two brand new pristine FLT 98/110 DDG Refractors (1 of each).

The boxes have been opened and both scopes displayed at trade shows but are pristine, brand new and fully warranted.

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Technical specs:

William Optics FLT 132 Photo Package

William Optics FLT 132 Photo Package features the superb performance of the FLT 132 FPL 53 Triplet APO optics with the renowned FeatherTouch 3.5" dual speed focuser and the TMB designed FLT Field Flattener.

This combination offers unbeatable value and performance in a high quality APO refractor capabable of handling full format 35mm imaging and the heaviest of cameras.

The Triplet APO offers excellent colour correction, sharpness and contrast. When combined with the best focuser available - the Feathertouch 3.5" dual speed rack and pinnion - and the FLT flattener - the FLT Photo Package will provide outstanding well corrected images across the field of even 35mm full format cameras.

The field flattener is designed for both DSLR and CCD Cameras and screws straight onto the FT focuser.

£3,115.00 inc. VAT and delivery

Technical specs:

Includes

FLT 132 Triplet APO
CNC Tube Rings
Hard Carry Case
68mm Aperture TMB Designed Field Flattener
Feathertouch 3.5" Dual Speed Rotateable Rack and Pinnion Focuser.

William Optics Megrez 90 With CNC Rings and Case

The new style Megrez 90 features a high quality doublet ED lens featuring FPL53 super low dispersion glass.

The L mounting bracket has been discontinued and it is now necesary to mount the scope with 90mm CNC Tube Rings.

The Megrez 90 now features William Optics excellent 2.5" Powerlinear Focuser. Also includes 2" and 1.25" adaptors.

Included is a high quality soft carry case and 90mm William optics CNC Tube Rings.

Placed in a high quality fully adjustable lens cell the optics have WO's STM multi coatings for maximum light transmission.

LinearPower Focuser

Extra-smooth 2.5" LinearPower focuser is a treat to use during astrophotography.
Two-speed microfocuser STANDARD on all units.
360 deg. rotatable.

Large aluminum knobs.
Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.
Ball bearings on both sides of the focuser will make your focusing experience the best you ever experienced with a scope!

Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, anodized 360 deg. rotatatable crayford focuser, dewshield cap.

Each scope is tested sevaral times both for mechanical performance and optical performance (high-power star testing).

£744.00 inc. VAT and delivery

Technical specs:

Aperture 90mm
Focal Ratio F/6.9
Focal Length 621mm
Objective Type Doublet FPL-53 Air Spaced
Resolving Power 1.35"
Limiting Magnitude 11.5
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster
1:10 Dual Speed Fine Focus
1.25" Adapter Included
1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
Tube Diameter 90mm
Tube Length Fully Retracted 430mm
Tube Weight 7.1lbs. (3.2kg)
Case High Quality Soft Case.

(WxHxD) 23.2" x 8.3" x 7.1"
(59cm x 21cm x 18cm)

William Optics FLT 110 with DDG Focuser

The new TMB Triplet Fluorostar is ultimately designed for astronomers who plan to have the best results in photographic/CCD usage as well as fantastic visual views.

The FLT98 Aluminum and FLT110 now come with the new Linear focuser and integrated DDG – Digital Display Gauge! This innovational design is a highly useful accessory for astrophotography. It allows you to achieve a precise and repeatable .
focus.

The package includes additionally the 2" Carbon Fibre Dielectric Diagonal Diagonal.

Only the best and most expensive APO's are on a par with this instrument which is available at an amazing price for such a high quality APO Refractor.

Features

Extra-smooth 3.5" Crayford focuser which is
a treat to use during astrophotography. No more image shift and flexure of focuser.
360 deg. rotatable. Extra-heavy duty - can carry any camera and filter wheel combination.
Large aluminum knobs.

Stainless steel reinforcement inserts on both sides and on the back to allow heavy loading without problems.

Ball bearings on both sides of the focuser will make your focusing experience the best you ever experienced.

Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.

Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, anodized 360 deg. rotatatable crayford focuser, dewshield cap.

Highly precise CNC machined lens cell.

Safety ball bearings on the CNC machined lens cell: only from William Optics.

Though you will never need it, you have a 2-year warranty from WO, and the certainty that they will be there to assist you even beyond that, if you need!

£1,890.00 inc. VAT and delivery

Technical specs:

Aperture 110mm
Focal Ratio F/7
Focal Length 770 mm
Objective Type 3 elements Air-spaced, TMB design
Resolving Power 1.05"
Limiting Magnitude 12.0
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 3.5" DDG 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster
1.25" Adapter Included
1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
Tube Diameter 115mm
Tube Length 24.6" (625 mm) Fully Retracted
Tube Weight 13.5 lbs.( 6.1 kg)
Case High Quality Aluminum Case
Case Dimensions
(WxHxD) 28" x 9.1" x 8.9"
(70cm x 24cm x 22cm)
(Total interior length 630mm)
Case Weight 4.5 kg

William Optics Zenithstar 70 APO Refractor

The new Zenithstar 70 APO is the latest exciting fast f-ratio APO refractor from William Optics.

It features a very high quality extra low dispersion lens with a fast F6.2 focal ratio.

Gives excellent colour correction and is very sharp.

With retractable dew shield and high quality dual speed rotating 2" Crayford focuser the Zenithstar 70 is very compact and portable.

Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminium tube.

The included mounting bracket allows the Zenithstar 70 to be fitted straight to a photographic tripod or the attachment of a dovetail plate for fitting to an equatorial mounting.

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Technical specs:

Aperture 70 mm
Focal Ratio F/6.2
Focal Length 430 mm
Objective Type Fully Multi-Coated, transparent coatings
Apochromatic objective
Resolving Power 1.6"
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 50.8 mm (2") Crayford Focuser
with 1:10 Dual Speed microfocuser
81 mm (3.2") Focuser Travel Length
360° Rotatable Design

1.25" Adapter Provided
Tube Diameter Integrated L-Bracket

William Optics Megrez 72 FD APO

The new Megrez 72 FD APO is the latest exciting fast f-ratio APO refractor from William Optics.

It features a very high quality FD extra low dispersion lens with a fast F6 focal ratio.

With retractable dew shield and high quality dual speed rotating 2" Crayford focuser the Megrez 72 is very compact and portable.

Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminium tube.

The included mounting bracket allows the Megrez 72 to be fitted straight to a photographic tripod or the attachment of a dovetail plate for fitting to an equatorial mounting.

The Megrez 72 is available at a very low introductory price whilst initial stocks last only.

The basic package includes the OTA only.

An optional white ABS backpacker type carry case with internal softcase is available.

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Technical specs:

Aperture 72 mm
Focal Ratio F/6
Focal Length 432 mm (17")
Objective Type Doublet, Air Spaced,
Fully Multi-Coated, SMC coating
Resolving Power
Limiting Magnitude
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 50.8 mm (2") Crayford Focuser
with 1:10 Dual Speed microfocuser
81 mm (3.2") Focuser Travel Length
360° Rotatable Design

1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
L-type Mount L Bracket
Field Stops 2 Baffles
Tube Diameter 75 mm (2.95")
Tube Length 300 mm (11.8") Fully Retracted
360 mm (14.2") Fully Extended
Tube Weight 4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg)
Backpack Dimemsion
(WxHxD) 31.8 cm x 44.5 cm x 16 cm
(12.5" x 17.5" x 6.2")
(Water Resistant)
Backpack Weight 4.01 lbs. (1.82 kg)

William Optics FLT 98 in Aluminium Tube with new 3.5" Heavy Duty DDG Focuser

This new Aluminium tubes version includes the large format high precision dual speed focuser found on the FLT 110 and is compatible with the FLT Field Flattener for full format imaging.

The FLT98 is a portable, high quality, versatile APO telescope designed for individuals who want a very high quality instrument in a relatively compact package. Reviewed on Sky at Night (December 2008) astronomy magazine with great success!

The FLT98 Aluminum and FLT110 now come with the new Linear focuser and integrated DDG – Digital Display Gauge! This innovational design is a highly useful accessory for astrophotography. It allows you to achieve a precise and repeatable .
focus.

Stunning Optics

Features a top-quality triplet f/6.3 air-spaced objective

This scope is extremely sharp and has great color correction. It is ideal for astrophotography and with the FLT flattener will provide full format imaging at the fast F6.3 focal ratio.

Precision optics with STM coatings.

Designed by leading Russian designer with FPL-53 glass.

Extra-smooth 3.5" Crayford focuser: a treat to use during astrophotography. No more image shifting!

360 deg. rotatable.
Extra-heavy duty.
Large aluminum knobs.
Patented Design.

Stainless steel reinforcement inserts on both sides and on the back to allow heavy loading without problems.
Ball bearings on both sides of the focuser will make your focusing experience the best you ever experienced with a scope!

Simply Beautiful Finish

Solid CNC-machined mounting rings included in the price.

Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, anodized 360 deg. rotatatable crayford focuser, dewshield cap.

Total Quality Package

Dedicated field flattener available.
2" & 1.25" adapters included.

All with brass anti-marring compression rings.

High Quality Aluminum Case

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Technical specs:

William Optics FLT 132 Triplet APO Refractor

The FLT 132 is the exciting new large aperture APO Refractor from William Optics.

It features a high performance FPL53 based triplet lens and superb mechanical and cosmetic quality.

The FLT132 has excellent correction, image sharpness and contrast. It is the ideal scope for astro imaging or high performance visual use.

The 4" Heavy duty focuser is fully rotateable and very smooth. It features a 1:10 reduction gear and is capable of lifting very heavy loads with no image shift or slipping. It also has a graduated scale to assist repeatability of focussing.

This scopes is Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, anodized 360 deg. rotatatable focuser, engraved dewshield cap.

Includes CNC Tube Rings and high quality hard Carry Case and 2" Quartz Dielectric Diagonal.

An optional Field Flattener for larger format sensors is available.

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Technical specs:

Clear Aperture 132mm
Focal Ratio F/7
Focal Length 925 mm
Objective Type 3 elements Air-spaced, FPL-53
Resolving Power 1.05"
Limiting Magnitude 12.0
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 4" 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster
1.25" Adapter Included
1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
2" Quartz Dielectric Diagonal Included
Tube Diameter
Tube Length 104cm (fully extended)
78cm (fully retracted)
Tube Weight 8.8 kg
Case High Quality Aluminum Case
Case Dimensions
(WxHxD) 99 x 34 x 30 cm
Case Weight 13.5 kg

William Optics ZS80II ED APO Package Special Offer

A strictly limited offer.

The William Optics ZS80II ED APO with hard case, William optics 2" Dielectric Diagonal, William Optics RDF.

The newest ZenithStar II 2nd generation Doublet APO is an 80mm ED refractor.

The scope boasts premium Japanese Ohara FPL-51 ED Glass and Fully Multi-Coating for excellent sharpness and color correction at APO level.

Ideal for everyone who needs an excellent back-up scope/ guiding scope at an excellent price, or a great first APO refractor for CCD imaging, which you can use for planetary work, wide-field imaging, and crisp, high power observations.

Fully baffled to block all extraneous off-axis light rays and prevent glancing reflections, increasing overall contrast.

80 mm clear aperture. Fully CNC machined production, no plastic parts used.

The 1:10 dual speed Crayford focuser is a joy to use and strong enough to support DSLR and CCD Camera's withut slipping.

Drawtube travel length 80 mm, with precision graduated scale.
1.25” adapter included
Brass Compression rings on the adapter: will not ruin your precious eyepieces!

£428.11 inc. VAT and delivery

Technical specs:

Aperture 80mm
Focal Ratio F/6.8
Focal Length 545 mm
Objective Type FPL-51 ED Glass, Doublet, Air Spaced, APO
Fully Multi-Coated

Resolving Power 1.45"
Limiting Magnitude 11.3
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 2" 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster, 1:10 fine focus
Focuser Travel Length 3.15" (80mm)
1.25" Adapter
1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
L- type Mount L Bracket Based
Field Stops 10 Baffles

William Optics FLT 152 APOchromatic Refractor

Experience the best of the line: William Optics triplet air spaced 152mm refractor, superb quality with amazing clarity and color correction.
Designed by a leading Russian optical designer, this Russian objective boasts EXCEPTIONAL performance.

Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dew shield, drawtube graduated scale, extra-smooth 3.5" crayford focuser: a treat to use during astrophotography!

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Technical specs:

Aperture 152mm
Focal Ratio F/8
Focal Length 1200mm
Objective Type Air-spaced Triplet, Apochromatic objective
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 3.5" Crayford Focuser, rotatable design
Intergrated 1:10 fine focus
115 mm Focuser Travel Length
1.25" Adapter Provided
Type of Mount Mounting Rings
Tube Length 990mm (Fully Retracted)
1180mm (Fully Extended)
Tube Weight 14 kg