William Optics Pleiades III 111mm F/4.8 Astrograph OTA – Unleashing Astrophotography Power

The William Optics Pleiades III 111mm F/4.8 Astrograph OTA redefines astrophotography, offering advanced features and precision craftsmanship for both enthusiasts and professionals. This astrograph boasts a meticulously designed 7-element apochromatic lens system made from FPL-53 glass, delivering superior sharpness, vibrant colour correction, and stunning clarity, ensuring breath taking views of deep-sky objects like nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.

Why Choose the William Optics Pleiades III Astrograph?

• 7-Element Apochromatic Lens – Engineered with FPL-53 glass for extraordinary clarity and minimized chromatic aberration.
• F/4.8 Focal Ratio – Perfect for wide-field astrophotography, capturing expansive celestial scenes with high detail.
• 111mm Aperture – Impressive light-gathering ability to capture fainter celestial bodies in stunning detail.
• Revolutionary Internal Focusing Mechanism – Ensures stability, minimizing vibrations for sharper imaging, even with long exposures.
• Support for Large, High-Resolution Cooled Cameras – Designed to handle modern heavy-duty astrophotography setups.
• Patented Two-Speed Fine Focuser – Achieve ultra-precise focus for capturing high-quality images with ease.
• Versatile Mounting Options – Compatibility with a wide range of mounts, offering flexibility in astrophotography setups.

Precision Optics for the Serious Astrophotographer

At the heart of the Pleiades III is its cutting-edge optics. The **7-element lens system** is crafted with FPL-53 glass, ensuring maximum light transmission and reducing chromatic aberration to a minimum. The result? Crisp, bright, and true-to-color celestial images that bring the universe to life in breathtaking detail. The wide **f/4.8 focal ratio** provides a broad field of view, ideal for capturing wide-angle images of deep-sky objects, while the **111mm aperture** enables high light-gathering capacity, perfect for fainter objects such as galaxies and nebulae.

Innovative Internal Focusing Mechanism

The **internal focusing mechanism** of the Pleiades III is a game-changer for astrophotography. By eliminating visible focuser movement, this design enhances stability, drastically reducing vibrations during imaging sessions. Astrophotographers will appreciate the ability to focus smoothly without causing shifts in the image field. This feature is particularly beneficial for long-exposure astrophotography, where even the smallest movement can affect image quality.

Built for Modern High-Resolution Cameras

Designed to support the latest generation of **high-resolution cooled cameras**, the Pleiades III is built to handle the demands of serious astrophotographers. Whether you’re using a large DSLR or a dedicated cooled astrophotography camera, this astrograph can accommodate the weight and complexity of your setup without sacrificing performance or stability. Its innovative focuser also ensures precise focusing, allowing you to capture even the most minute details with clarity.

Precision Engineering for Enhanced Performance

The **patented two-speed fine focuser** integrated within the internal mechanism allows for fine adjustments to achieve perfect focus every time. This feature, combined with the internal focuser’s stability, makes this telescope ideal for capturing sharp, vibrant astrophotographs with ease. The precision engineering and attention to detail throughout its construction make it an astrograph you can rely on for consistent results, night after night.

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Order your **William Optics Pleiades III 111mm F/4.8 Astrograph OTA** today and enjoy **free UK shipping**! This premium astrograph is the perfect tool for both serious astrophotography enthusiasts and professionals looking to elevate their celestial imaging to the next level. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of the best astrophotography instruments on the market today.

Technical Specifications

• Aperture: 111mm
• Focal Length: 533mm
• Focal Ratio: f/4.8
• Lens Elements: 7-element apochromatic, FPL-53 glass
• Weight: 4.5kg
• Mounting Compatibility: Vixen/Losmandy-style dovetail
• Camera Compatibility: Supports large, high-resolution cooled cameras
• Focuser: Patented two-speed fine focuser (integrated internal mechanism)