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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLots of light for deep-sky and planets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With 156 mm opening<\/strong> catch a lot of light.This way you can see faint nebulae and galaxies clearly.Use the Flat7A flattener<\/strong> for a flat field of view on full-frame cameras.Astrophotography becomes faster and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rack-and-pinion focuser<\/strong> is smooth and precise.The 1:10 fine adjustment<\/strong> Helps you focus precisely.The focuser is rotating<\/strong>, so your camera is always in the right position.The Bahtinov mask<\/strong> Gives perfect focusing pattern even for faint stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rotolock adapter<\/strong> Clamps accessories securely and prevents tipping.The large, ribbed ring works even with gloves.The carrying handle with long finder shoe<\/strong> keeps tracking scopes and viewfinders stable.The telescope is in red<\/strong> finished and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perfect for detailed planet photos and impressive deep-sky shots.Suitable for advanced observers and observatories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n William Optics AP 156\/1217 comes with a Losmandy-style dovetail, an innovative Bahtinov mask for perfect focusing, a RotoLock adapter, a carrying handle with accessory shoe and an extendable dew cap - the ultimate OTA for the serious astrophotographer. \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":97296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[643],"product_cat":[51,3175,567],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-33772","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-william-optics","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-refractor-ota","product_cat-refractor-telescopen","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":104875,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/levenhuk-labzz-t3\/","url_meta":{"origin":33772,"position":0},"title":"Levenhuk LabZZ T3 - 60\/700 Refractor","author":"Abdullah Ibrar","date":"24-03-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Levenhuk LabZZ T3 - 60\/700 Refractor comes with 4mm eyepiece, 12.5mm eyepiece, 1.5x eyepiece, 3x Barlow lens, 5x optical viewfinder, zenith mirror and aluminum tripod with accessory tray.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"Levenhuk LabZZ T3 - 60\/700 Refractor aluminium statief met accessoirebak","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Levenhuk-LabZZ-T3-60700-Refractor-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":105495,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/levenhuk-new-skyline-pro-16\/","url_meta":{"origin":33772,"position":1},"title":"Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16\u2033 \u2013 406\/1830 Dobson","author":"Abdullah Ibrar","date":"03-04-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16\" \u2013 406\/1830 Dobson comes with 10 mm and 25 mm Pl\u00f6ssl eyepieces, an 8x40 optical finderscope, and a primary mirror cooling system. 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Sturdy and easy to use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ideal for astrophotography and planetary observation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Specifications<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Optics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Type<\/td> Refractor<\/td><\/tr> Design<\/td> Apochromat<\/td><\/tr> Aperture (mm)<\/td> 156<\/td><\/tr> Focal length (mm)<\/td> 1217<\/td><\/tr> Focal Ratio (f\/)<\/td> 7,8<\/td><\/tr> Resolution<\/td> 0,88\u2033<\/td><\/tr> Limit value (mag)<\/td> 12,8<\/td><\/tr> Light output<\/td> 500<\/td><\/tr> Max. useful magnification<\/td> 312\u00d7<\/td><\/tr> Lens Design<\/td> Triplet<\/td><\/tr> Tube weight (kg)<\/td> 17<\/td><\/tr> Tube length (mm)<\/td> 1330<\/td><\/tr> Transport length (mm)<\/td> 1120<\/td><\/tr> Coating<\/td> STM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Focuser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Design<\/td> Rack-and-pinion<\/td><\/tr> Ocular connection<\/td> 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr> Free opening (mm)<\/td> 94<\/td><\/tr> Ring clamp<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> Reduction<\/td> 1:10 finesse<\/td><\/tr> Adjustment range (mm)<\/td> 100<\/td><\/tr> Rotatable<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Design<\/td> OTA<\/td><\/tr> Type of mount<\/td> Without<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Included accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Dew cap<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> Divergent optics<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> Dovetail<\/td> Losmandy-Style<\/td><\/tr> Handle<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr> Focusing aid<\/td> Bahtinov mask<\/td><\/tr> Transport case<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> Transport bag<\/td> No<\/td><\/tr> Accessory shoe<\/td> Vixen\/Skywatcher Level<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n General<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th> Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Series<\/td> FluoroStar<\/td><\/tr> Color<\/td> Red<\/td><\/tr> Observation goals<\/td> Astrophotography, Moon & Planets, Nebulae & galaxies<\/td><\/tr> Sun<\/td> No (only with suitable sunscreens)<\/td><\/tr> Recommended for<\/td> Advanced<\/td><\/tr> Observatory use<\/td> Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"