William Optics Fluorostar 132/925 Refractor APO Gold OTA

Fluorostar 132 in gold: the top-class all-round apochromat

The William Optics Fluorostar 132 Gold combines a large aperture with exceptional sharpness. The FPL-53 and lanthanum glass triplet lens delivers a color-pure image where star points truly shine: double stars are sharply separated, and Jupiter's cloud bands and Saturn's rings are clear and sharp.

Lots of light, short exposures

With a 132 mm aperture and 925 mm focal length (f/7), you capture a lot of light: nebulae and galaxies require shorter exposures, and the image scale is large enough for serious planetary work. The 3.7-inch rotating focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment supports heavy camera trains without sagging and rotates the composition without loss of focus. Expect an EQ6-class mount.

In the box

• Fluorostar 132/925 triplet optical tube, gold
• 3.7 inch rotary focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment
• Losmandy-style dovetail
• Handle
• Vixen/Sky-Watcher accessory shoe
• Bahtinov mask
• Transport bag

Featured accessories

The William Optics Flat68III flattener (869 euros) flattens the field to full-frame; a UniGuide 50 mm guidescope (from 189 euros) fits directly into the accessory shoe.

For whom yes, for whom no

Pros: advanced astrophotographers and visual observers looking for a lifetime refractor. Cons: those who choose based on price; the Red and Space Gray versions have the same optics and included accessories for 200 euros less.

Specifications

Unsure about the right tube for your camera and mount? The telescope selection aid helps you choose. Also view all Refracting telescopes and the full range of William Optics.