NEW Starfield 102mm f/7 ED Doublet Refractor

[FLO]

This telescope needs no introduction, it is of course the one manufactured by United Optics that wears a number of different brand names. Many of you own one and it is the subject of much positive discussion at SGL, so we knew we had to have it at FLO. 

For FLO, we have chosen the Starfield 102 f/7 ED version with FPL53 ED glass (not the cheaper model with FPL51) and Lanthanum. 

They have only just arrived so we have plenty in stock 🙂 

Edit: New photos added 7th Dec. 

 

 

[FLO]

We will make new product photos soon because the ones currently displayed don't do it justice. 

[johninderby]

I just knew FLO would be stocking their own version of this scope. Should do very well. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Mark at Beaufort]

Well done FLO the perfect telescope for Planet, double stars and solar (with appropriate filter protection). Not too bad on the brighter DSOs as well - excellent addition to your stocked range.

Sorry forgot Astro imaging.

[Skyline]

Really nice scope for imaging with the reducer which brings it down to f/5.6, does it come with a storage case ?

Edited November 10, 2021 by Skyline

[heliumstar]

Amazing! Hopefully we'll see smaller ones as well

Have one question. Is weight spec accurate? Other brands are lighter. Any changes on Starfield?

[FLO]

It is supplied in a double-wall box with the usual foam inserts. We could specify a case for a future batch if enough people request one. Or perhaps make a case optional. 

[FLO]

2 minutes ago, heliumstar said:

Amazing! Hopefully we'll see smaller ones as well

Have one question. Is weight spec accurate? Other brands are lighter. Any changes on Starfield?

I have one here beside me, I will put it on the scales... 

[FLO]

4 minutes ago, FLO said:

I have one here beside me, I will put it on the scales... 

It is 4.2 kg with rings & dovetail. I think we mistakenly listed the higher boxed weight. 

We have updated our product description. Thanks for noticing 🙂 

Steve

[johninderby]

While you have the camera out perhaps you could also correct the images of the front of the StellaLyra Classical Cassegrains as you presently show the front of the RC with its much bigger central obstruction..

Sorry to make more work for you. 🙂

[FLO]

7 minutes ago, johninderby said:

While you have the camera out perhaps you could also correct the images of the front of the StellaLyra Classical Cassegrains as you presently show the front of the RC with its much bigger central obstruction..

Sorry to make more work for you. 🙂

I think you have mentioned this before but I am in the workshop so unable to make a new product photo. We will however make a new one then update the photo when able. 

In the workshop with my phone I can make only photos like this one. 

 

[johninderby]

Yes realise you have more than enough to keep you busy. Must be a problem squeezing 25 hours of work into a single day.😁

[FLO]

I see now it has a nice self-centring twist-lock style eyepiece/accessory clamp. Will need to add that to the product description too. 

[johninderby]

1 minute ago, FLO said:

I see now it has a nice self-centring twist-lock style eyepiece/accessory clamp. Will need to add that to the product description too. 

Have the same twist lock clamp on my 125 doublet and it works very well indeed. No need for Baader Quick Lock.

[IB20]

These look the business. Alas I have just obliterated my Astro budget for a while so I shall have to wait a little before I can get one. 

[paulastro]

I have the Tecnosky version, and it's an excellent scope, I presume all the other versions are too from reports that have been posted.  I'd wondered why you hadn't a version at FLO,  I'm sure it will sell well 😊

[FLO]

43 minutes ago, paulastro said:

I'd wondered why you hadn't a version at FLO,  I'm sure it will sell well 😊

These things can take a while 🙂 

[johninderby]

What I’d like to see is a 10” CC in a carbon tube  🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Or even a metal tube. 🙂 Would be a lot more affordable than the truss tube.

[RobertI]

10 hours ago, FLO said:

This telescope needs no introduction, it is of course the one manufactured by United Optics that wears a number of different brand names. Many of you own one and it is the subject of much positive discussion at SGL, so we knew we had to have it at FLO. 

For FLO, we have chosen the Starfield 102 f/7 ED version with FPL53 ED glass (not the cheaper model with FPL51) and Lanthanum. 

They have only just arrived so we have plenty in stock 🙂 

 

Hooray! Well done @FLO, super super scope. 

Edited November 10, 2021 by RobertI

[Franklin]

On 10/11/2021 at 12:18, FLO said:

I see now it has a nice self-centring twist-lock style eyepiece/accessory clamp.

Looks the same as the APM fastlock, M68-2", they work great.

[Sunshine]

It certainly looks as though it means business, it should be a good seller considering its a perfect aperture for grab and go.

[Skyline]

There are many companies offering this type of scope, but none offer the same customer care as FLO do. Buy in confidence.

I would have bought this if I did not have my Celestron C100ED already. I just need to buy the skywatcher reducer for imaging.

[Mr Spock]

Do you have any more photos yet? Also, what fitting is there for a finder?

[FLO]

2 hours ago, Mr Spock said:

Do you have any more photos yet?

Photos will be made Wednesday so should be added to our website next week. 

2 hours ago, Mr Spock said:

Also, what fitting is there for a finder?

Good question. It is the usual two screws each side used by United Optics. Will try some finder-shoes for size today. 

 

[FLO]

53 minutes ago, FLO said:

Will try some finder-shoes for size today. 

The William Optics Finder Shoe fits beautifully 🙂