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Meade LightBridge Plus 12" Dobsonian
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Large light-gathering capability yet ultra-portable.
To order this item outside mainland Britain or Highlands & Islands, please contact us.
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- 12" (304mm)- Newtonian reflector
- 1524mm (f/5) focal length
- 2", 2-speed (10:1) Rack & Pinion focuser
- Dobsonian base with no-tool assembly
- 2" Series 4000 26mm eyepiece
- Aluminium Red-Dot viewfinder
- Meade product code: 204011
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Meade LightBridge Plus 12"
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Outline
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Meade’s 12” LightBridge™ Plus offers a 12” (304mm) aperture with 1524mm (f/5) focal length. Accessories include: 2” 26mm Eyepiece (providing 58x magnification), metal red-dot viewfinder to help easily locate objects in the night sky, and 2” to 1.25” adapter to provide the ability to use a wide range of different eyepieces. Heaviest component: 20 kg (45 lbs).
Meade’s LightBridge™ continues its legacy with the LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes. The LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes have a modern, sleek design that incorporates a no-tool assembly build. These telescopes have a large light-gathering capability to provide bright, clear images when viewing deep-space objects such as galaxies, nebulae, planets, and much more.
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Ultra-portable
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If you’ve ever wanted a large aperture telescope but were unable to have the ability to move it around on your own, Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes are here to make it practical. Available in 10, 12, & 16-inch apertures, this open truss design allows for increased portability over standard solid-tube designs and is able to provide easy setup and teardown for a large aperture telescope.
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No-tool assembly
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The redesigned Dobsonian base has a no-tool assembly and provides improved stability. Includes premium features such as roller bearings, a hand-adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement, and a mounted eyepiece holder that can carry (1) 2” and (3) 1.25” eyepieces for your convenience.
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Focuser
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The LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes feature an upgraded 2”, 2-speed Rack and Pinion Focuser. The Rack & Pinion design includes a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing and includes a Vernier scale with millimeter markings on the drawtube to assist with focusing accuracy.
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Bundled accessories
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Included with the LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes is a 3-element, fully multi-coated 2” Series 4000 26mm Eyepiece - providing a 56 degree apparent field of view - and an aluminum Red-Dot Viewfinder. Also included is Meade’s AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition- displaying more than 15,000 celestial wonders, this software allows you to view the night sky, constellations, planet positions and more from any location.
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Complete package
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The LightBridge™ Plus Series provides high-quality Meade® optics, ultra-portability, and remarkable performance for one affordable price. Get the aperture you’ve always wanted and open the doors to a whole new universe with Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus.
Carries full one year UK warranty by Opticstar Ltd on behalf of Meade Instruments Corp.
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Specification
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| Model |
Meade LightBridge Plus 12" |
| Meade Product Code |
204011 |
| Universal Product Code (UPC) |
709942999358 |
| Warranty |
1 year UK warranty by Opticstar Ltd on behalf of Meade Instruments USA |
| Experience Level |
Intermediate |
| Clear Aperture |
304mm (12-inch) |
| Focal Length |
1,524mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/5 |
| Optical Design |
Newtonian reflector |
| Primary Mirror |
Aluminium coated with SiO2 parabolic mirror |
| Mirror Cell |
Mounted on adjustable mirror cell |
| Cooling Fan |
12V fan powered by 8 AA batteries (user supplied) |
| Truss Tube Material |
Aluminium |
| Extension Tube |
2” Extension tube with compression ring, includes 1.25” Adapter |
| Dec Brake |
Variable fiction brake |
| Focuser |
2”, 2-speed (10:1) Rack & Pinion Focuser with Vernier Scale |
| ViewFinder |
Metal Red-dot Viewfinder with Dovetail braket |
| Eyepiece |
2” Series 4000 26mm Eyepiece |
| Software |
Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition DVD |
| Assembled Optical Tube Weight |
20.4 kg (45 lbs) |
| Assembled Optical Tube Dimensions |
Ø=36.6cm x 143cm (Ø=14.4" x 56.2") |
| Upper Cage Weight |
3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) |
| Upper Cage Dimensions |
Ø=36.6cm x 27cm (Ø=14.4" x 10.6") |
| Lower Cage Weight |
15.5 kg (34 lbs) |
| Lower Cage Dimensions |
Ø=36.6cm x 52cm (Ø=14.4" x 20.4") |
| Truss Tube Weight |
0.4 kg (0.84 lbs) |
| Truss Tube Dimensions |
71cm x 9cm x 3.6cm (27.8" x 3.4" x 1.4") |
| Base Weight |
18 kg (40 lbs) |
| Base Dimensions |
Ø=28cm x 54cm Tall (Ø=26.7" x 21.1" Tall) |
| Assembled Product Weight |
39 kg (85 lbs) |
| Assembled Product Dimensions |
Ø=68cm x 155cm (Ø=26.7" x 61") |
| Transit Weight |
• Box 1 (optical tube): 25kg (55 lbs)
• Box 2 (base): 21 kg (46 lbs)
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| Transit Dimensions |
• Box 1 (optical tube): 94cm x 53.6cm x 53cm (36.9" x 21.1" x 20.9")
• Box 2 (base): 75.2cm x 75.2cm x 15.5cm (29.6" x 29.6" x 6.1")
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared
to provide more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
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