{"id":33761,"date":"2025-11-14T15:20:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T14:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33761"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:15:20","slug":"william-optics-fluorostar-132-925-refractor-apo-space-gray-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/william-optics-fluorostar-132-925-refractor-apo-space-gray-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"William Optics Fluorostar 132\/925 Refractor APO Space Gray OTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fluorostar 132 in Space Gray: the top-class all-around apochromat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>William Optics Fluorostar 132 Space Gray<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"33762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-AP-132-925-Apochromatische-refractor-Fluorostar-Space-Gray-OTA-1.jpg\" alt=\"William Optics Fluorostar 132 Space Gray apochromatic triplet refractor, full frame\" class=\"wp-image-33762\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/William-Optics-AP-132-925-Apochromatische-refractor-Fluorostar-Space-Gray-OTA-3.jpg\" alt=\"The Fluorostar 132 Space Gray with a 3.7-inch rotary focuser\" class=\"wp-image-33764\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lots of light, short exposures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optical tube Fluorostar 132\/925 triplet, Space Gray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.7 inch rotary focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losmandy-style dovetail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vixen\/Sky-Watcher accessory shoe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bahtinov mask<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-accessories\/astro-photography\/other-astrophotography-accessories\/\">William Optics Flat68III flattener<\/a> (869 euros) flattens the field to full-frame; a UniGuide 50 mm guidescope (from 189 euros) fits directly into the accessory shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes, for whom no<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For advanced astrophotographers and visual observers seeking a refractor for life. Not for those who photograph with mobile or lightweight mounts; the Fluorostar 91 is the logical choice then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Optical design<\/td><td>Apochromat, FPL-53 triplet with lanthanum glass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening<\/td><td>132 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length<\/td><td>925 millimeters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening ratio<\/td><td>f\/7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focuser<\/td><td>3.7 inch rotary focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attachment<\/td><td>Losmandy-style dovetail with handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accessory shoe<\/td><td>Vixen\/Sky-Watcher<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Execution<\/td><td>OTA (loose tube), Space Gray<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure about the right tube for your camera and mount? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-selection-aid\/\">telescope selection aid<\/a> helps you choose. Also view all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/refracting-telescopes\/\">Refracting telescopes<\/a> and the full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/william-optics\/\">William Optics<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This is just the tube (OTA), without mounting and tripod.<\/strong> You can choose the appropriate mounting and the accessories that come with it below.<\/p>\n<p>William Optics Fluorostar 132 Space Gray: FPL-53 triplet apochromat 132\/925 f\/7 with lanthanum glass and 3.7 inch rotating focuser. 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