William Optics FLT98 98mm f/6.3 Triplet Apo Refractor w/ 2" 0.8x Adjustable Reducer / Field Flattener 4

Our #: ZZT-ZZWO-AF98-BUNDLE
Mfg #: A-F98

Our Price: $1,998.00

Out of Stock
Availability: Item has been discontinued by the manufacturer

Includes:

  • 1x William Optics 2" 0.8x Adjustable Reducer / Field Flattener 4 + $0.00 (Out Of Stock)
  • 1x William Optics FLT98 98mm f/6.3 Triplet Apo Refractor + $0.00 (Out Of Stock)

Quick Overview

  • Sky & Telescope Hot Product 2010
  • Beautifully finished aluminium OTA with white powder coat and gold trim
  • Air Spaced STM coated APO Triplet Lens designed by A. Starkhov
  • Includes William Optics Revolutionary New 2" 0.8x Reducer/Field Flattener ($298 value)
  • Includes William Optics High Quality Nylon Carrying Case ($150 value)

Product Details

Exclusive Bundle William Optics FLT98 f/6.3 Triplet APO Refractor Telescope with 2" 0.8x Reducer/Field Flattener

The pre-DDG version was reviewed in the Sky at Night (December 2008) astronomy magazine with great acclaim! The DDG focuser version of this same scope was a Sky & Telescope Hot Product in 2010!

Sky and Telescope Hot Product 2010

Read about the FLT98 in Sky & Telescope (PDF Format 3.14 MB)

The FLT98 is a portable, high quality, versatile APO telescope designed for individuals who want a very high quality instrument in a relatively compact package. This model features a patented dual speed 3.5" R&P Focuser.

This telescope features a Russian-designed air-spaced triplet f/6.3 lens in an adjustable lens cell. The optics are of superb quality with amazing clarity and color correction. With stylish and unique mechanics, top-quality optics, and no chromatic aberration (true apochromatic performance), this is an excellent grab and go scope that any astronomer should own. This refractor is indeed in a new realm of mechanical technology advances and optical perfection!

The redesigned telescope features a new aluminum tube with William Optics' renowned quality fit and finish: Gold signature dew shield cover, retractable dew shield, draw tube graduated scale imprinted, larger extra-smooth (3.5") focuser, a well padded soft case and pair of high quality mounting rings. This set-up will be a treat to use for astrophotography!

Stunning Optics

  • Features a top-quality triplet f/6.3 air-spaced objective, one of the best WO has ever made!
  • This scope is extremely sharp and has great color correction. It is ideal for astrophotography.
  • Precision optics with STM coatings.
  • Designed by a leading Russian designer with FPL-53 glass.
William Optics FLT98 Stunning Optics
William Optics FLT98 Stunning Optics

Focuser

  • Extra-smooth 3.5" focuser: a treat to use during astrophotography. No more image shift.
  • Two locking screws.
  • 360 deg. rotatable.
  • Extra-heavy duty.
  • Stainless steel reinforcement inserts on both sides and on the back to allow heavy loading without problems.
  • Graduated scale for precise camera alignment.

Simply Beautiful Finish

  • Solid CNC-machined mounting rings included in the price.
  • 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.
William Optics FLT98 Stunning Optics
William Optics FLT98 Stunning Optics

Total Quality Package

  • Dedicated field flattener.
  • 2" and 1.25" adapters included, all with brass anti-marring compression rings.
  • All with brass anti-marring compression rings.

High Quality Soft Case

  • Stow away your telescope in the practical and safe soft padded case (included).
  • Though you will never need it, you have a 2-year warranty from WO, and the certainty that we will be there to assist you even beyond that, if you need!
William Optics FLT98 Stunning Optics

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