William Optics GT102 102mm f/6.9 Apo Refractor # A-F102GT

Our #: ZZT-ZZWO-GT102
Mfg #: A-F102GT
Sale Price: $1,998.00 Our Price: $2,098.00
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Out of Stock
Availability: Item has been discontinued by the manufacturer

Special Closeout Offer: For a limited time, purchase this telescope and get a:

  • Free deluxe WO soft padded case - a $168 value
  • Free Flat6A 2" 0.8x flattener/reducer - a $178 value

Brand new scope as received from William Optics. Model was recently discontinued. All sales final!


Product Details

The GT 102 three-element super apo from William Optics offer superb quality for imaging and visual use at an affordable price.

The package includes:

  • GT 102 three element design with FPL-53 and other ED element glass
  • Tube mounting rings
  • Retractable dew shield
  • All-new 2" R&P focuser design with 360-degree rotatable focuser
  • 2 speed knobs 1:10 
  • Aperture: 102mm F6.9
  • Free dovetail plate
  • Weight: 11 lb; length: 27"

The stunning new William Optics GT 102 APO is the new jewel of the apochromatic refractor world. From the pristine white finish on the CNC to the elegant gold trim, this beauty has more than just good looks. The new GT 102 features a 3-element objective using high-quality FPL-53 glass and combined with other extra-low dispersion glass that reduces any secondary spectrum to an unbelievable degree.

Optically Unbeatable

  • Three-element air-spaced primary objective (FPL-53) in adjustable CNC machined ultra high precision lens cell.
  • Extremely sharp with excellent color correction.
  • Each lens is Fully Multi-Coated with a special super-high transmission coating (STM Coating) on all surfaces.
  • This f/6.9 is geat for astrophotography.

Simply Beautiful Finish

  • Pure William Optics quality fit and finish: powder-painted white CNC-machined aluminum tube, gold finish,
  • Retractable dewshield and dewshield cap.
  • 360-deg rotatable all-new R&P focuser.
  • Top quality anodizing.

Attention to Details

  • 2" & 1.25" adapter included in the price.
  • Anti-marring brass compression rings.
  • Mounting rings / dovetail are included.
Aperture 102mm
Focal Ratio F/6.9
Focal Length 703mm
Objective designed 3 elements with FPL53  and ED together
Resolving Power 1.13 arc
Limiting Magnitude 13.9
Lens Shade Retractable
Focuser 2" R &P focuser, 360° Rotating Camera-angle Adjuster, 2 speed 1:10 knobs
1.25" Adapter Included
1.25" Adapter Brass Compression Rings
Tube Diameter 105mm
Mounting Rings provided
Tube Length 27" (689mm) Fully Retracted
Tube Weight 11 lbs. (5.0kg)
 Case High Quality Soft  Case
Case Dimensions
(W x H x D)
31" x 10" x 13 "
(78cm x 25m x 34cm)