William Optics Fluorostar 120 Gold OTA

William Optics Fluorostar 120 Gold OTA — 120 mm triplet apochromatic refractor

The Fluorostar 120 has a 780 mm focal length at f/6.5. William Optics specifies a 43 mm image circle.

Optics and imaging

The triplet objective can be paired with the manufacturer's listed optional field flatteners or reducers.

Focusing and adapters

3.3-inch rack-and-pinion focusing provides 95 mm travel. Connections: M92 rotator; M92 to 2-inch RotoLock; 2-inch to 1.25-inch visual back. Each corrector has its own backfocus and adjustment setting; these are listed separately in the specifications.

Dimensions and handling

Tube length is 680–850 mm; OTA weight is 7.1 kg. Manufacturer total weight is 9.45 kg.

William Optics manufacturer manual

Objective and mounting

The triplet objective uses FPL-53 glass for chromatic correction. William Optics lists a Losmandy-style mounting plate, an integrated Bahtinov mask in the lens cover, and a handle that also provides an accessory mounting point. Optional flatteners and reducers are separate optical components with their own adapter and spacing requirements.

Compatibility notes

Prime-lens telescope: corrector compatibility and spacing are model-specific. Optional correctors are listed, not assumed included; corrector adapters may be required.

Additional specifications