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William Optics Fluorostar 156 Gray OTA
William Optics Fluorostar 156 Gray OTA — 156 mm triplet apochromatic refractor The Fluorostar 156 has a 1217 mm focal length at f/7.8. The current William Optics product specification lists 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 3.7-inch rack-and-pinion focusing provides 99 mm travel. Connections: M92 rotator; M92 to 2-inch RotoLock. Each corrector has its own backfocus and adjustment setting; these are listed separately in the specifications.
Dimensions and handling Tube length is 1120–1330 mm; OTA weight is 17 kg.
William Optics manufacturer manual
Compatibility notes Prime-lens telescope: corrector compatibility and spacing are model-specific.
Additional specifications Flat7a spacing 65.3 mm backfocus; 10.29 mm adjustment Flat8 spacing 60.8 mm backfocus; 5.8 mm adjustment Ultra flat156 spacing 55 mm backfocus; fixed
Reference
85097
Data sheet
Aperture (mm)
156
Camera adapters
M92 rotator; M92 to 2-inch RotoLock
Camera format
Full frame and APS-C
Flat68iii spacing
57.6 mm backfocus; 2.6 mm adjustment
Focal length (mm)
1217
Focal ratio
7.8
Focuser travel (mm)
99
Focuser type
3.7-inch rack-and-pinion
Image circle (mm)
43
Manufacturer listed correctors
Flat68III 1.0x; Flat7A 0.8x; Flat8 0.72x; Ultra Flat156 0.79x
Optical design
Triplet apochromat
OTA weight (kg)
17
Tube length (mm)
1120–1330
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William Optics Fluorostar 156 Gray OTA — 156 mm triplet apochromatic refractor The Fluorostar 156 has a 1217 mm focal length at f/7.8. The current William Optics product specification lists a 43 mm image circle.
Manufacturer model: William Optics Fluorostar 156 Gray OTA · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03