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MEADE LIGHTBRIDGE 16 Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

MEADE LIGHTBRIDGE 16" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

Product code: TM800
Manufacturer: Meade
£1839.13

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 favorite 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. Special offer includes dedicated Telegizmos standard cover for LB 16".

  • 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 QXTM Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece Deluxe Model - This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

8" DELUXE

10" DELUXE

12" DELUXE

16" DELUXE

Optical Design

Newtonian Reflector

Newtonian Reflector

Newtonian Reflector

Newtonian Reflector

Clear Aperture

203mm (8")

254mm (10")

304.8mm (12")

406.4mm (16")

Focal Length, Focal Ratio

1219mm f/6 (8")

1270mm f/5 (10")

1524mm f/5 (12")

1829mm f/4.5 (16")

Primary, Secondary Mirrors

Aluminum coated with magnesium fluoride over coat. Mounted in adjustable mirror cell. Secondary mirror aluminum coated with magnesium fluoride over coat.

Maximum Practical Visual Power

500X

600X

600X

700X

Eyepiece

Deluxe models are equipped with a Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece

Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)

Metal open Truss Design

Metal open Truss Design

Metal open Truss Design

Metal open Truss Design

Materials

Deluxe models are equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth

Focuser

2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter

2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter

2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter

2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter

Cooling Fan

Battery Powered Fan

Battery Powered Fan

Battery Powered Fan

Battery Powered Fan

Red Dot Viewfinder

Deluxe models are equipped with a deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder

AutoStar SuiteT Astronomical Software

Included with purchase of telescope.

Included with purchase of telescope.

Included with purchase of telescope.

Included with purchase of telescope.

Note: This item is oversize and special carriage charges will apply.


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