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It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favourite dark sky locations with ease. LightBridge dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components, and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube dob. So get a LightBridge truss-dob. And prepare to cross the universe. Meade have produced two versions of these telescopes a Standard and a Deluxe version. BC&F only supply the Deluxe version. There are four models to choose from an 8" f/6, a 10" f/5, 12" f/5 and the 16" f/4.5 | ||
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SPECIFICATIONS: Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that “Meade Optics Inside” means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast. Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail. 2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25" Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus. Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the “vented” primary mirror cell for fast cool down. Steel RA Roller Bearings Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless. Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs. 26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View Optical Design Newtonian Reflector Clear Aperture 203mm (8") Focal Length-Focal Ratio 1219mm- f/6 Maximum Practical Visual Power 500X Materials - White with black trim swivel base with equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth Focuser 2" Crayford style focuser with 1.25" adapter Cooling Fan Battery Powered Fan Red Dot Viewfinder Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder AutoStar Suite Astronomical Software Included with purchase of telescope. Weight OTA - GrossWeight 32 lbs. Mount - GrossWeight 31 lbs. Box Dimensions (OTA) 32.7" x 15" x 14.2" Box Dimensions (Mount) 25.4" x 24.8" x 5.3" Secondary Housing (Weight) 4 lbs. Trusses (Weight) 1 lbs. OTA Primary Housing (Weight) 19 lbs. Assembled OTA (Weight) 24 lbs. Assembled Mount (Weight) 20 lbs. Total Telescope Weight (assembled) 44 lbs. | SPECIFICATIONS: Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that “Meade Optics Inside” means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast. Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail. 2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25" Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus. Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the “vented” primary mirror cell for fast cool down. Steel RA Roller Bearings Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless. Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs. 26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View Optical Design Newtonian Reflector Clear Aperture 254mm (10") Focal Length/Focal Ratio 1270mm f/5 Maximum Practical Visual Power 600X Materials - White with black trim swivel base with equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth Focuser 2" Crayford style focuser with 1.25" adapter Cooling Fan Battery Powered Fan Red Dot Viewfinder Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder AutoStar Suite Astronomical Software Included with purchase of telescope. Weight OTA - GrossWeight 45 lbs. Mount - GrossWeight 31 lbs. Box Dimensions (OTA) 30.3" x 17.9" x 17.4" Box Dimensions (Mount) 29.1" x 28.7" x 5.3" Secondary Housing (Weight) 6 lbs. Trusses (Weight) 2 lbs. OTA Primary Housing (Weight) 30 lbs. Assembled OTA (Weight) 38 lbs. Assembled Mount (Weight) 27 lbs. Total Telescope Weight (assembled) 65 lbs. | SPECIFICATIONS: Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that “Meade Optics Inside” means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast. Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail. 2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25" Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus. Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the “vented” primary mirror cell for fast cool down. Steel RA Roller Bearings Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless. Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs. 26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View Optical Design Newtonian Reflector Clear Aperture 304.8mm (12") Focal Length/Focal Ratio 1524mm f/5 Maximum Practical Visual Power 600X Materials - White with black trim swivel base with equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth Focuser 2" Crayford style focuser with 1.25" adapter Cooling Fan Battery Powered Fan Red Dot Viewfinder Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder AutoStar Suite Astronomical Software Included with purchase of telescope. Weight OTA - GrossWeight 55 lbs. Mount - GrossWeight 39 lbs. Box Dimensions (OTA) 35" x 19" x 19.6" Box Dimensions (Mount) 29.1" x 28.7" x 5.3" Secondary Housing (Weight) 7 lbs. Trusses (Weight) 4 lbs. OTA Primary Housing (Weight) 36 lbs. Assembled OTA (Weight) 47 lbs. Assembled Mount (Weight) 33 lbs. Total Telescope Weight (assembled) 80 lbs. | SPECIFICATIONS: Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that “Meade Optics Inside” means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast. Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail. 2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25" Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus. Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the “vented” primary mirror cell for fast cool down. Steel RA Roller Bearings Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless. Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs. 26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View Optical Design Newtonian Reflector Clear Aperture 406.4mm (16") Focal Length/Focal Ratio 1892mm f/5 Maximum Practical Visual Power 700X Materials - White with black trim swivel base with equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth Focuser 2" Crayford style focuser with 1.25" adapter Cooling Fan Battery Powered Fan Red Dot Viewfinder Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder AutoStar Suite Astronomical Software Included with purchase of telescope. Weight TBA |
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