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Meade LightBridge 12" Dobsonian
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Truss Tube Dobsonian - Diffraction Limited Optics
To order this item outside mainland Britain or Highlands & Islands, please contact us.
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- Optical Design: Dobsonian
- Focal Length: 1524mm (f/5)
- Primary & Secondary BK7 mirrors
- Diffraction Limited Optics
- 2" Crayford-Dual Speed Focuser
- Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan
- Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder
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Outline
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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.
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Diffraction Limited
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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.
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Meade Optical Coatings
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Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images
full of detail. 2" Crayford-Dual Speed 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.
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Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan
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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.
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Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder
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Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust
to your observing needs. 26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece has a 2" barrel,
and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View.
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Features
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- Newtonian design optics, Primary, Secondary BK7 mirrors coated with magnesium fluoride over coat. Mounted in a fully adjustable mirror cell.
- Parabolic primary mirror.
- Maximum Practical Visual Power 500X, Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece.
- Metal open Truss Design, Teflon bearings for both altitude and azimuth. Steel roller bearings for azimuth, Altitude bearing brake.
- Focuser 2" Crayford dual speed focuser with 1.25" adapter.
- Battery Powered Fan.
- 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder.
- AutoStar Suite™ Astronomical Software Included with the telescope.
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LightBridge Models
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| Model |
LightBridge 10" |
LightBridge 12" |
LightBridge 16" |
| Aperture |
10" |
12" |
16" |
| Focal Length |
1270mm |
1524mm |
1829mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/5 |
f/5 |
f/4.5 |
| Weight |
30kg (65lbs) |
36kg (80lbs) |
58kg (128lbs) |
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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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