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

The William Optics ZS80II ED APO with hard case, William optics 1.25" Dielectric Diagonal, Red Dot Finder
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!

£468.00 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

William Optics Black Backpacker Case Offer

We have a limited stock of the black (soft) backpacker case.

Available for £35 with the purchase of any Zenithstar 70 ED or Megrez 72 FD.

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William Optics FLT 158 Triplet APO Refractor

Experience the best of the line: the Williams Optics FLT158 Triplet APO f/7 Refractor with 3.5" Focuser. We're not talking any refractor; we're talking superb quality with amazing clarity and color correction.

Designed and made by a leading Russian optical designer,(Astreya) this telescope boasts EXCEPTIONAL performance. With a super generous 158mm aperture and f/7 focal ratio, the William Optics FLT158 APO was meant for astrophotography.

Features a top-quality triplet air-spaced objective with FPL-53 glass; customed designed and created by a leading Russian optical designer.
This scope is extremely sharp and has great color correction. It is ideal for astrophotography.

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.

Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.

Despite of its 158mm objective, the scope is still very compact and solid.

The focuser is so strong there is no need for a locking screw.

Two-speed microfocuser STANDARD on all units.
Simply Beautiful Finish

Solid CNC-machined mounting rings.
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.

Package Includes

2" & 1.25" adapters included.
All with brass anti-marring compression rings.
168mm mounting rings included in the price.

High Quality Aluminum Case

Stow away your telescope in the practical and safe aluminum case.
Though you will never need it, you have a 2-year warranty from WO, and the certainty that both Wo and IanKingImaging will be there to assist you even beyond that, if you need!

An Optional Feathetouch 3.5" Dual Speed Rack and Pinnion Focuser is available at time of order for an additional £300

£6,750.00 inc. VAT and delivery

Technical specs:

158mm
Focal Ratio F/7
Focal Length 1121mm
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 15 kg

William Optics Backbacker Hard Case

This stylish hard plastic backpacker case is for the Megrez 72 refractor.

It features a stylish hard ABS backpacker type case with internal soft carry case.

There is room for a diagonal and eyepieces.

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William Optics Ferrari Zenithstar Racing ED

A beautiful telescope to look through, a beautiful telescope to look at. Designed for multiple purposes, this little red scope will delight you from the first minute of use.

Ferrari ZenithStar Racing Edition telescope is the king of refractors. Entirely made of automotive-grade aluminum, painted with glossy paint "Rosso Scuderia" red, it is the ultimate optical product to add to your collection. Easy to set-up, all you need is a camera tripod and you are ready to go. Designed to to be able to connect to Digital SLr (Dslr) cameras (optional adapter needed), it can double as a great telephoto lens. The zoom eyepiece will provide magnification from 25x to 50x, enough for most applications. The provided erecting prism and zoom eyepiece are interchangeable with a full series of optional accessories for all needs. A 1.25" adapter is provided in the package. The Ferrari Racing is delivered in a stylish rigid backpack in airplane carry-on size to protect and transport your scope everywhere you like.

Rigid Back Pack Case Included

£498.00 inc. VAT and delivery

Technical specs:

Aperture 66 mm
Focal Ratio F/5.9
Focal Length 388 mm
Objective Type Fully Multi-Coated, STM coatings
Apochromatic objective
Resolving Power 1.78"
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser Crayford Focuser, rotatable design
Integrated 1:10 fine focus
62 mm Focuser Travel Length
1.25" Adapter Provided
Tube Diameter 75 mm
Tube Length 280 mm Fully Retracted
360 mm Fully Extended
Tube Weight 1.6 kg
Rigid Back Pack Case Included

William Optics Ferrari Zenithstar Anniversary Edition

The Ferrari ZenithStar Limited Edition is an exclusive limited edition in 500 units only.
Book one today to guarantee yourself a part in this legend!

The luxurious tube is finished with black carbon fiber and the focuser is entirely anodized for a stunning presentation. Performance is not inferior to looks: its 70mm objective boasts an amazing color correction and sharpness. The Ferrari ZenithStar Anniversary Edition is particularly well suited for terrestrial and astronomical observations, thanks to its high-quality zoom eyepiece and erecting prism. Simply rotate buttery smooth focuser to bring into focus your views or to frame your image precisely during astro-imaging sessions.
With an optional adapter this scope will turn into a deluxe 430mm apochromatic telephoto lens.

Rigid Back Pack Case Included

£949.99 inc. VAT and delivery

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 Crayford Focuser, rotatable design
Integrated 1:10 fine focus
70 mm Focuser Travel Length
1.25" Adapter Provided
Tube Diameter Integrated L-Bracket
Tube Length 300 mm Fully Retracted
360 mm Fully Extended
Tube Weight 2 kg
Rigid Back Pack Case Included