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William Optics FLT98 98mm f/6.3 Triplet Apo Refractor w/ 2" 0.8x Adjustable Reducer / Field Flattener 4 & RotoLock Adapter
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ZZT-ZZWO-AF98-RL-BUNDLE
Mfg #:
A-F98-RL
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SKU:
ZZT-ZZWO-AF98-RL-BUNDLE
Mfg #:
A-F98-RL
Key Features
- 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)
Description
Description
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!
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, a dovetail rail, 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.
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.
- New RotoLock Visual Back Adapter
Simply Beautiful Finish
- Solid CNC-machined mounting rings and Vixen-style dovetail rail 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.
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!
Useful Resources
- Manual: Fluro Star 98mm Telescope Manual (PDF Format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 1 (PDF format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 2 (PDF format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 3 (PDF format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 4 (PDF format)
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!
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, a dovetail rail, 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.
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.
- New RotoLock Visual Back Adapter
Simply Beautiful Finish
- Solid CNC-machined mounting rings and Vixen-style dovetail rail 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.
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!
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Specifications
Specifications
| Manufacturer | William Optics |
|---|
| Aperture | 98mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/6.3 |
| Focal Length | 618 mm |
| Objective Type | Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic objective |
| Lens Shade | Retractable |
| Linear Focuser | 3.5" 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster 1.25" Adapter Included |
| 1.25" Adapter | Provided |
| Type of Mount | Mounting Rings |
| Tube Length | 513 mm Fully Retracted 600 mm Fully Extended |
| Tube Type | New Aluminum Tube |
| Case | Heavy Duty Padded Soft Case |
Reviews / Q&A
Reviews / Q&A
Key Features
- 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)
Description
Specifications
Reviews / Q&A
Description
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!
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, a dovetail rail, 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.
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.
- New RotoLock Visual Back Adapter
Simply Beautiful Finish
- Solid CNC-machined mounting rings and Vixen-style dovetail rail 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.
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!
Useful Resources
- Manual: Fluro Star 98mm Telescope Manual (PDF Format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 1 (PDF format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 2 (PDF format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 3 (PDF format)
- Sky & Telescope FLT98 - 4 (PDF format)
Specifications
| Manufacturer | William Optics |
|---|
| Aperture | 98mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/6.3 |
| Focal Length | 618 mm |
| Objective Type | Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromatic objective |
| Lens Shade | Retractable |
| Linear Focuser | 3.5" 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster 1.25" Adapter Included |
| 1.25" Adapter | Provided |
| Type of Mount | Mounting Rings |
| Tube Length | 513 mm Fully Retracted 600 mm Fully Extended |
| Tube Type | New Aluminum Tube |
| Case | Heavy Duty Padded Soft Case |
Reviews / Q&A