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Ascension 80ED Triplet
Ascension 80ED Triplet
£745.00
The Ascension 80ED Triplet APO from the premium range of
Ascension telescopes. Alumi- nium case and accessories included as standard...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-616C XL
£999.00
The Opticstar DS-616C XL uses the Sony ICX413AQ, 6.1 mega pixel colour CCD (1.8").
Complete with power supply unit and software...
Celestron CGEM
Celestron CGEM mount.
£1099.00
CGEM (GoTo). The new computerised mount from Celestron. It includes an ultra sturdy 2" steel tripod with accessory tray.
Celestron CG-5 GOTO
Celestron CG-5 Goto mount.
£549.00
CG-5 GoTo. Computerised mount from Celestron. It includes a sturdy stainless steel tripod.
Celestron CGE (GoTo)
Celestron CGE mount.
£TBC
CGE (GoTo). Observatory-class computerised German Equatorial mount from Celestron.
Celestron CGE Pro
Celestron CGE Pro mount.
£5490.00
CGE Pro. Heavy duty stainless steel tripod adjustable from 38 - 55" Max payload: 40kg.
EQ5 PRO SynScan
Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO SynScan mount.
£509.00
EQ5 PRO SynScan is the acclaimed, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher. Load capacity 9kg.
Sky-Watcher NEQ6 PRO
Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO mount.
£959.00
NEQ6 PRO (EQ6 PRO) is the extra heavy duty, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 25kg.
FREE: Power Supply Unit, 4A 12V DC to power mount.
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO mount.
£759.00
HEQ5 PRO is the heavy duty, computerised mount from Sky-Watcher with a load capacity of 18kg.
FREE: Power Supply Unit, 4A 12V DC to power mount.
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142C ICE
£575.00
The Opticstar DS-142C ICE is a TEC cooled, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-142M ICE
£575.00
The Opticstar DS-142M ICE is a TEC cooled, 1.4 mega pixel mono CCD camera for deep sky imaging.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
£995.00
The Opticstar DS-145C ICE uses the highly sensitive Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel colour CCD with 62% QE.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Cooled CCD
Opticstar DS-145 ICE
£---
The Opticstar DS-145M ICE uses the highly sensitive Sony ICX285, 1.4 mega pixel monochrome CCD with 62% QE.
Complete with power supply unit, adapters, case and software...
Video Imaging
Opticstar PL-130M COOLAIR
£149.00
The Opticstar PL-130M COOLAIR is a 1.3MP mono- chrome video camera for planetary imaging.
Auto-Guider System
Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR
£199.00
The Opticstar AG-130M COOLAIR auto guider system includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
Video Imaging
Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR
£149.00
The Opticstar PL-131C COOLAIR is a 1.3MP colour video camera for high speed
imaging at up to 220 frames per second.
Auto-Guider System
Opticstar AG-131C COOLAIR
£219.00
The Opticstar AG-131C COOLAIR auto guider system includes: camera, control box, cables and software.
Sky-Watcher Astrograph
Sky-Watcher Explorer 190MN DS-PRO Astrograph
£999.00
The Explorer 190MN DS-PRO from Sky-Watcher is a 190mm f/5.3 astrograph featuring a flat field and comma free optics...
FREE: Collimation eyepiece.
Ascension Accessories
Ascension zoom eyepieces.
£59.00
The Ascension 1.25" Zoom 7-21mm Eyepiece has fully multicoated optics, actual field of view (35°-52°)...
Meade Telescopes
Meade telescopes
Meade section last updated: 22nd May 2013

Innovative telescope designs from the world's leading telescope manufacturer.

Meade ETX Range
Meade ETX-80AT-TC BB Meade ETX-80AT-TC BB 80mm aperture refractor. Ultra-portable telescope for both astronomy and terrestrial use. Includes a deluxe durable backpack allowing convenient transport and storage of both the telescope and accessories.
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Meade ETX-90 & Hard Case Meade ETX-90 MAK (UHTC) & Hard Case. Until now, the stargazer's two biggest challenges to enjoying the night sky have been aligning their telescope and finding objects. Meade's ETX eliminates these two challenges and makes astronomy as easy as pushing a button – right out of the box.
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1.25" Moon Filter, 25% light transmission.
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Meade LS (LightSwitch) Range
The most technologically sophisticated telescopes are also the easiest to use. Just flip the switch and the LS aligns itself in just moments.
Meade ETX-LS 6" Meade LS 6 ACF. The 6" (152mm), f/10 LS features advanced coma free (ACF) optics, GPS, LNT (Level North Technology), UHTC, and computerized GOTO mount. This is the most sophisticated, yet easiest to use telescope ever. Lightweight and portable.
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Meade LS 8" ACF Meade LS 8 ACF The 8" (203mm), f/10 LS features advanced coma free (ACF) optics, GPS, LNT (Level North Technology), UHTC and computerized GOTO mount. This is the most sophisticated, yet easiest to use telescope ever. Lightweight and portable despite its larger aperture.
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Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
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Meade LT Range
The LT series sets a new high-performance standard for its price range. It features the Meade ACF (Advanced Coma Free) optics, along with precision worm gear drives, sturdy die-cast aluminum mount and robust steel tripod.
Meade LT 6 ACF; Meade LT 6 ACF (152mm). 6" f/10 with Meade's ACF optical quality, and AutoStar computerized control. The ideal telescope for any astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a compact high-performance package.
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Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
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Meade LT 8 ACF; Meade LT 8 ACF (203mm). 8" f/10 with Meade's ACF optical quality, and AutoStar computerized control. The ideal telescope for any astronomer who demands superior optics, mechanics and computer control in a compact high-performance package.
FREE Option:
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
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LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain & ACF Telescopes
Meade LX90 SCT 8" UHTC Meade LX90 SCT 8" UHTC. 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller abd GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
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Filter set including LRGbB filters.
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£ 1696.00 (inc VAT) back ordered
Meade LX90 ACF 8" UHTC Meade LX90 ACF 8" UHTC. 8" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Super Plössl Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB filters.
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£ 1939.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Meade LX90 ACF 10" UHTC Meade LX90 ACF 10" UHTC. 10" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Wide Angle Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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£ 2520.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
Meade LX90 ACF 12" UHTC Meade LX90 ACF 12" UHTC. 12" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Wide Angle Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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£ 3100.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.
LX200 ACF Telescopes
Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHTC Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHTC. Research quality, 8" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock. Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Wide Angle Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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Meade LX200 ACF 10" UHTC Meade LX200 ACF 10" UHTC. Research quality, 10" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock. Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Wide Angle Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC. Research quality, 12" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock. Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Wide Angle Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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Meade LX200 ACF 14" UHTC Meade LX200 ACF 14" UHTC. Research quality, 14" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock. Mounted on a fork mount with the Autostar GoTo hand controller and GPS.
FREE Option:
Baader Hyperion 21mm 68° eyepiece; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
2 x Ascension Wide Angle Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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£ 5916.00 (inc VAT) Dispatched within 24 hours.

Meade LX80 series.
LX80 Series
The new line of LX80s with Multi-mount is the most innovative and versatile mid-range telescope system available anywhere. Meade's LX80 is the only mount that gives you both plus one more - three computerized GoTo mounts for the price of one.
Meade LX80 6" SC (SCT) Meade LX80 6" SC (SCT). 6" Schmidt Cassegrain optical design, f/10, UHTC optical coatings, Mounted on the heavy duty LX80 altazimuth/equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 34kg. Includes GoTo Audiostar handset.
FREE Option:
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
1 x Ascension 1.25" Wide Angle eyepiece; or
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£ 1139.00 (inc VAT) back ordered
Meade LX80 8" SC (SCT) Meade LX80 8" SC (SCT). 8" Schmidt Cassegrain optical design, f/10, UHTC optical coatings, Mounted on the heavy duty LX80 altazimuth/equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 34kg. Includes GoTo Audiostar handset.
FREE Option:
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
1 x Ascension 1.25" Wide Angle eyepiece; or
Filter set including LRGbB filters.
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Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT) Meade LX80 10" SC (SCT). 10" Schmidt Cassegrain optical design, f/10, UHTC optical coatings, Mounted on the heavy duty LX80 altazimuth/equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 34kg. Includes GoTo Audiostar handset.
FREE Option:
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
1 x Ascension 1.25" Wide Angle eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB filters.
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Meade LX80 80mm Series 6000 Apo Meade LX80 80mm 6000 Series Apo. 80mm f/6 ED Triplet refractor with dual speed focuser and 2" die-electric diagonal. Mounted on the heavy duty LX80 altazimuth/equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 34kg. Includes GoTo Audiostar handset.
Availability: coming soon.
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Special 5A PSU to power the telescope; or
1 x Ascension 1.25" 55° ED Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB filters.
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Meade LX80 115mm Series 6000 Apo Meade LX80 115mm 6000 Series Apo. 115mm f/7 ED Triplet refractor with dual speed focuser and 2" die-electric diagonal. Mounted on the heavy duty LX80 altazimuth/equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 34kg. Includes GoTo Audiostar handset.
FREE Option:
Special 5A PSU to power the telescope.or
1 x Ascension 1.25" 55° ED Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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Meade LX600 series.
LX600 Series
The LX600 is a simple to operate, portable package that makes taking great astrophotos as easy as focusing your camera and opening the shutter.
Meade LX600 10" ACF. Meade LX600 10" ACF. 250mm, f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with StarLock for full time guiding and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser and much more.
Availability: coming soon.
FREE Option:
5A Regulated Mains Power Supply Unit; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
2 x Ascension 1.25" 55° ED Eyepieces; or
Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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£ 4320.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LX600 10" ACF X Wedge. Meade LX600 10" ACF X Wedge. 250mm, f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with StarLock for full time guiding and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser and much more. Includes X Wedge for smooth and accurate adjustments.
Availability: coming soon.
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5A Regulated Mains Power Supply Unit; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
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£ 4800.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LX600 12" ACF. Meade LX600 12" ACF. 300mm, f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with StarLock for full time guiding and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser and much more.
Availability: coming soon.
FREE Option:
5A Regulated Mains Power Supply Unit; or
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Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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£ 5280.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LX600 12" ACF X Wedge. Meade LX600 12" ACF X Wedge. 300mm, f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with StarLock for full time guiding and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser and much more. Includes X Wedge for smooth and accurate adjustments.
Availability: coming soon.
FREE Option:
5A Regulated Mains Power Supply Unit; or
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Meade LX600 14" ACF. Meade LX600 14" ACF. 350mm, f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with StarLock for full time guiding and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser and much more.
Availability: coming soon.
FREE Option:
5A Regulated Mains Power Supply Unit; or
Opticstar SL-131C COOLAIR video camera; or
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Filter set including LRGbB & UHC filters.
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£ 7680.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LX600 14" ACF X Wedge. Meade LX600 14" ACF X Wedge. 350mm, f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with StarLock for full time guiding and LightSwitch style auto-alignment, Crayford style zero shift focuser and much more. Includes X Wedge for smooth and accurate adjustments.
Availability: coming soon.
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£ 8160.00 (inc VAT) out of stock

Meade LX800 series.
LX800 Series
Using revolutionary new technology, every aspect of this amazing telescope system has been designed to deliver the new standard in astrophotographic and visual performance.
Meade LX800 10" ACF. Meade LX800 10" ACF. Meade's Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optics, 10" (254mm) aperture , f/8, UHTC optical coatings, internal Crayford style zero image-shift primary mirror focus with dual speed 7:1. Mounted on the extra heavy duty LX800 equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 40kg. Includes AutoStar II GoTo handset.
Availability: coming soon.
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Opticstar PX-75C COOLAIR video camera; or
3 x Ascension 1.25" 55° ED Eyepieces; or
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£ 7599.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LX800 12" ACF. Meade LX800 12" ACF. Meade's Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optics, 12" (305mm) aperture , f/8, UHTC optical coatings, internal Crayford style zero image-shift primary mirror focus with dual speed 7:1. Mounted on the extra heavy duty LX800 equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 40kg. Includes AutoStar II GoTo handset.
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Meade LX800 14" ACF. Meade LX800 14" ACF. Meade's Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optics, 14" (356mm) aperture , f/8, UHTC optical coatings, internal Crayford style zero image-shift primary mirror focus with dual speed 7:1. Mounted on the extra heavy duty LX800 equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 40kg. Includes AutoStar II GoTo handset.
Availability: coming soon.
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£ 9499.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LX800 130mm ED Triplet Meade LX800 130mm 6000 Series Apo. 130mm f/7 ED Triplet refractor, Crayford-style 3" zero image-shift focuser with dual speed 10:1 control and 2" die-electric diagonal. Mounted on the extra heavy duty LX800 equatorial mount with maximum load capacity 40kg. Includes AutoStar II GoTo handset.
Availability: coming soon.
FREE Option:
Opticstar PX-75C COOLAIR video camera; or
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£ 8549.00 (inc VAT) out of stock

LX200 ACF Optical Tube Assemblies
Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHTC OTA Meade LX200 ACF 8" UHTC OTA. Optical tube only. 8" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock.
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Farpoint Heavy Duty Dovetail;
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Meade LX200 ACF 10" UHTC OTA Meade LX200 ACF 10" UHTC OTA. Optical tube only. 10" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock.
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Farpoint Heavy Duty Dovetail;
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Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC OTA Meade LX200 ACF 12" UHTC OTA. Optical tube only. 12" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock.
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Farpoint Heavy Duty Dovetail;
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Meade LX200 ACF 14" UHTC OTA Meade LX200 ACF 14" UHTC OTA. Optical tube only. 14" f/10 Advanced Coma-Free with quality ulta high transmission coatings (UHTC). Primary mirror lock.
FREE Option:
Farpoint Heavy Duty Dovetail;
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Meade Lightbridge Range
Meade LightBridge Meade LightBridge 10". A 254mm f/5 Truss Dobsonian telescope that goes anywhere. Diffraction limited optics, quick to set up and 2" Crayford dual speed focuser. Includes cooling fan for the primary mirror to bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece.
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£ 605.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LightBridge Meade LightBridge 12". A 318mm f/5 Truss Dobsonian telescope that goes anywhere. Diffraction limited optics, quick to set up and 2" Crayford dual speed focuser. Includes cooling fan for the primary mirror to bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly.
FREE Option:
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece.
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£ 864.00 (inc VAT) out of stock
Meade LightBridge Meade LightBridge 16". A 406mm f/4.5 Truss Dobsonian telescope that goes anywhere. Diffraction limited optics, quick to set up and 2" Crayford dual speed focuser. Includes cooling fan for the primary mirror to bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly.
FREE Option:
Ascension Variable Laser Collimator; or
Ascension 1.25" Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece; or
Ascension 1.25" x1.8 Prism Erector.
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Meade 5000ED Range
Meade 80ED Triplet Meade 5000ED 80mm Triplet. An 80mm f/6 ED APO Triplet apochromat refractor with FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion) glass. Dual speed Crayford focuser and carry case included.
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Meade 102ED Triplet Meade 5000ED 102mm Triplet. An 102mm f/7 ED APO Triplet apochromat refractor with FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion) glass. Dual speed Crayford focuser and carry case included.
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Meade 127ED Triplet Meade 5000ED 127mm Triplet. An 127mm f/7.5 ED APO Triplet apochromat refractor with FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion) glass. Dual speed Crayford focuser, 8x50 finder scope, 2" diagonal and carry case included.
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updated: 24th September 2012
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Customers who purchase any Meade telescopes or Meade optical tubes or Meade mounts listed on this page qualify for a 10% cash back on any Opticstar astronomy cameras purchased at the same time or at a later date.

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Sample Images
Opticstar DS-145M ICE
posted: 13th March 2009
Sample image.
The M31 galaxy shot by Peter Shah with the Opticstar DS-145M ICE.
Sample Images
Opticstar PL-130M CoolAir
posted: 10th February 2009
Mosaic of the Moon at 2354x4010 pixels 
 captured by Herwig Sulzbacher.
An impressive 9.4 megapixel mosaic of the Moon by Herwig Sulzbacher with the Opticstar PL-130M.
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Sample Images
Opticstar DS-335C ICE
updated: 20th August 2010
Sample image.
The Eta Carina nebula shot by John Haunton with the Opticstar DS-335C ICE.
Astrophotography
Opticstar Imaging
posted: 26th February 2013
Opticstar telescopes for imaging.
High quality refractor telescopes, bundled with CCD cameras for deepd sky imaging, planetary video imaging and auto-guiding.
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A&M 80mm f/6 Review
"Best Of Breed"
updated: 25th March 2009
A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB.
The A&M 80mm f/6 A&M/TMB has been reviewed in Cloudy Nights and it has been hailed as the "best of breed". The review concludes by saying "offers stunning performance while standing out from the crowd, look no further".
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Books for Astronomy
updated: 15th May 2012
Willman Bell books.
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