Pleiades 68mm WIFD f/3.8 APO

Embark on an astrophotography adventure with the latest addition to our William Optics lineup: the Pleiades 68. This telescope, designed exclusively for imaging, is a testament to precision and performance. As a proud member of our WIFD series, it’s dedicated to the art of astro-imaging.

Key Features:

•  Advanced Optical Design: The Pleiades 68 features a 7-element configuration, ensuring exceptional clarity and sharpness in your astrophotography endeavors. This design effectively minimizes chromatic aberrations, offering true-to-life colors and crisp details.
•  Wide Aperture for Fast Imaging: The telescope’s 68mm aperture and fast f/3.8 focal ratio make it perfect for capturing detailed images of distant galaxies and expansive nebulae, allowing for shorter exposure times.
•  Versatile Camera Compatibility: Understanding the varied requirements of astrophotographers, the Pleiades 68 includes 48mm and 54mm adapters, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of CCD and DSLR cameras.
•  WIFD Series Excellence: This telescope epitomizes William Optics’ commitment to top-tier astro-imaging instruments within the WIFD series.

Experience the Universe Like Never Before
The William Optics Pleiades 68 is not just a telescope; it’s a portal to the cosmos. Its exceptional optical performance and imaging capabilities make it an ideal choice for both experienced astrophotographers and beginners eager to explore celestial imaging.

Discover the depths of space with unmatched clarity and precision. Welcome to the future of astrophotography with the William Optics Pleiades 68.

Introducing the WILLIAM OPTICS Internal Focus Design (WIFD) Apochromatic Series.

This innovative and revolutionary design combines a precision (patented) internal focusing mechanism with the highest quality optics available, providing the ultimate apochromatic refractor for astrophotography.

Designed from the ground up with the ability to handle the newest generation of large, heavy, high-resolution cooled cameras, the rock-solid optical tube assembly is uncompromised in quality. The movement of the focuser is integrated inside the main tube assembly, so there are no movements of a focuser drawtube visible from the outside.  Enjoy the benefits of a traditional two speed fine focuser, while not worrying about limitations typically found in traditional rear mounted focusers.

Internal Focuser

NEW internal focuser.  Our new design includes the Patented WO center focuser with precise internal sliding of fixed optics to prevent image shift. 

The integrated position viewing window on the focuser provides instant verification of the graduated numerical display.  The smooth rack and pinion design is incorporated into the focuser to provide super fine adjustability for critical focus.  The internal movement of the optical elements is protected from the elements and can’t come out of alignment.

Attention to Details

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!