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Meade LightBridge 12" (304.8mm), f/5 (1524mm)Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Deluxe Version

Mfr. Part: 1205-05-03     SKU: MDDB12D

Meade LightBridge 12" (304.8mm), f/5 (1524mm)Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Deluxe Version
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Item Includes
LightBridge 12" f/5 60" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Diffraction Limited Optics - Open Truss Design - Dual speed 2" Crayford style focuser with fine focus & Adapter - Laminated Base - Series 4000 26mm QX Eyepiece (2") - Advanced 4-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder - Meade One Year Limited Warranty

Description
· 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. With a LightBridge truss-dob prepare to cross the universe.

Features
Diffraction Limited Optics: Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture.
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 (deluxe model only):
Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless.
Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder (deluxe model only):
Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs.
26mm QX Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece: Deluxe Model
This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View

Specifications
Model
LightBridge 12" Truss-Tube Dobsonian, Deluxe
Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
Clear Aperture318mm (12")
Focal Length, Focal Ratio1524mm f/5 (12")
Primary, Secondary MirrorsAluminum coated with magnesium fluoride over coat.
Mounted in adjustable mirror cell.
Secondary mirror aluminum coated with magnesium fluoride over coat.
Maximum Practical Visual Power600x
Eyepiece (Included)Deluxe models are equipped with a Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)Metal open Truss Design
Materials
White with black trim swivel base.
Deluxe models are equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth
Focuser
2" Crayford style focuser with 1.25" adapter
Cooling FanBattery Powered Fan
Red Dot ViewfinderDeluxe models are equipped with a deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder
AutoStar Suite Astronomical SoftwareIncluded with purchase of telescope.
Shipping Weights & Dimensions
OTAGross Weight: 55 lbs.
Net Weight: 50.7 lbs.
MountG.W. 39 lbs.
N.W. 37.5 lbs.
Box Dimensions (OTA)35" x 19" x 19.6"7.4"
Box Dimensions (Mount)29.1" x 28.7" x 5.3"
Secondary Housing (Weight)7 lbs.
Trusses (Weight)4 lb.
OTA Primary Housing (Weight)36 lbs.
Assembled OTA (Weight)47 lbs.
Assembled Mount (Weight)33 lbs.
Total Net Telescope Weight (assembled)80 lbs.
  
 
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