This telescope is sold by accepting back-orders only. Due to very limited production, the typical wait time to get one of these beauties varies between 4 and 6 months. Order today to get in line. Your credit card will not be charged until the order is ready to ship.
Packages Available
OTA Package [FLT132] - FLT-132mm f/7 OTA
- Mounting Rings
- Custom Aluminum Case
Combo Package 1 [FLT132-P]
- OTA Package as described above
- 2" 99% Dielectric Quartz Diagonal
Experience the best of the line: William Optics' triplet air spaced 132mm refractor. Designed by a leading optical designer, this FPL-53 based objective boasts exceptional performance. Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, golden finish, retractable dewshield, drawtube graduated scale, extra-smooth 4" focuser: a treat to use during astrophotography!
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 leading designer with FPL-53 glass.
Large Focuser • Extra-smooth 4" focuser with dual speed reduction: a treat to use. • 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 it is the time!! Few other refractors in this size have a dedicated Field Flattener (sold separately) as for the FLT series. • 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 parts 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 deg. rotatatable 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 |
4" R&P heavy duty focuser 360° rotatable graduated camera adjuster 1.25" adapter included |
| 1.25" Adapter |
Brass Compression Rings |
| Tube Diameter |
141mm |
| Tube Length |
104cm / 40.9" (Fully Extended) 78cm / 30.7" (Fully Retracted) |
| Tube Weight |
9kg / 19.8lbs
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| Case |
High-quality Aluminum Case |
Case Dimensions (W x H x D) |
99cm x 34cm x 30cm / 39" x 13.4" x 12"
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| Case Weight |
13.5kg / 29.7lbs
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