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Sale Price: $650.00

Description

The Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe takes stargazing to a whole new level with its state-of-the-art portable design that features a 1,270mm focal length and f/5 focal ratio with a 254mm clear aperture. Designed with 600X maximum practical visual power, the 25" x 25" x 58" telescope weighs just 65 lb assembled. The Meade telescope LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian has a premium wide-angle 2" 26mm eyepiece, and is constructed with steel roller bearings for ease of movement. With the Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe, view the night sky as the impressive combination of high-quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra-portability are at hand.Truss-Tube Dobsonian "go anywhere" constructionOutstanding optics – the diffraction limited options for which Meade is famousNewtonian reflector optical designTakes down and sets up quickly for easy portabilityMeade optical coatings – aluminum with magnesium fluoride overcoat2" Crayford-style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25" adapterFocus tension knob and lock design give complete control over focusBuilt-in primary mirror cooling fanSteel roller bearings for smooth movementsAdvanced four-reticle red dot viewfinderPremium wide angle 2" 26mm eyepiece254mm clear aperture1,270mm focal length and f/5 focal ratioMaximum practical visual power: 600XTotal net assembled weight: 65 lbThe LightBridge 10" Meade telescope is grand in scale yet easy to transport, and this deluxe Dobsonian telescope gets you closer to the night sky than ever before. Buy the Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe, and soar amongst the planets as they appear in crystal clarity. This item cannot be shipped internationally due to size and weight.

Features

• Aperture: 10"
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Focal Length: 1270mm
• Focuser: 2" Crayford style focuser
• Base: Laminated wood with ball bearing azimuth movement and variable tension altitude brake

Sale Price: $650.00

Description

The Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe takes stargazing to a whole new level with its state-of-the-art portable design that features a 1,270mm focal length and f/5 focal ratio with a 254mm clear aperture. Designed with 600X maximum practical visual power, the 25" x 25" x 58" telescope weighs just 65 lb assembled. The Meade telescope LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian has a premium wide-angle 2" 26mm eyepiece, and is constructed with steel roller bearings for ease of movement. With the Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe, view the night sky as the impressive combination of high-quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra-portability are at hand.Truss-Tube Dobsonian "go anywhere" constructionOutstanding optics – the diffraction limited options for which Meade is famousNewtonian reflector optical designTakes down and sets up quickly for easy portabilityMeade optical coatings – aluminum with magnesium fluoride overcoat2" Crayford-style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25" adapterFocus tension knob and lock design give complete control over focusBuilt-in primary mirror cooling fanSteel roller bearings for smooth movementsAdvanced four-reticle red dot viewfinderPremium wide angle 2" 26mm eyepiece254mm clear aperture1,270mm focal length and f/5 focal ratioMaximum practical visual power: 600XTotal net assembled weight: 65 lbThe LightBridge 10" Meade telescope is grand in scale yet easy to transport, and this deluxe Dobsonian telescope gets you closer to the night sky than ever before. Buy the Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe, and soar amongst the planets as they appear in crystal clarity. This item cannot be shipped internationally due to size and weight.

Features

• Aperture: 10"
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Focal Length: 1270mm
• Focuser: 2" Crayford style focuser
• Base: Laminated wood with ball bearing azimuth movement and variable tension altitude brake

Sale Price: $899.00

Description

Aperture: 12-Inch. Focal Length: 1524mm. Focal Ratio: f/5. 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. FEATURES: 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. 2-Inch Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25-Inch 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.

Features

• It's not just a big telescope, it's a big telescope that goes anywhere
• LightBridge dobs give you high-quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra portability
• Telescope Features: Red Dot Viewfinder, Open Metal Truss Design, Crayford Style Focuser
• Includes: Fan, Autostar Suite Astronomical Software
• Magnification: 500.0
• Focal Length: 1219.0 mm.
• Objective Lens Size: 0. mm.
• Eyepiece Type: SP 26mm
• Optical Tube Dimensions: 0.34 Dia x 0.34 L
• Recommended Use: Astronomy
• Weight: 80.0 Lb.
• Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty 100% Parts,Labor,Up to $200 Replacement

Sale Price: $1,849.00

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. So get a LightBridge truss-dob. And prepare to cross the universe

Features

• Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently out perform 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.

Description

It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. The new LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope from Meade disassembles and sets up quickly so you can take one of these massive windows to the universe out to your favorite dark-sky location with ease. The LightBridge Dobsonian gives you high-quality Meade optics premium components and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube Dobsonian. Get a LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian today and prepare to cross the universe.Diffraction Limited OpticsMeade 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 CoatingsAluminum coatings with magnesium fluoride provide bright images full of detail.2-inch Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser with 1.25-inch AdapterSmooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus-tension knob and focus-lock design give complete control over focus.Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling FanBring 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 BearingsRoller bearings make movements smooth and effortless.Advanced Four-Reticle Red-Dot Viewfinder Finderscope Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs.Series 4000 26mm EyepieceThis is a premium four-element 1.25-inch eyepiece with a stunning 52-degree apparent field of view.Series 4000 26mm QX Wide Angle EyepieceThis premium eyepiece has a 2-inch optical design and boasts a whopping 70-degree apparent field of view.Easy to Assemble and Quick to Set UpMetal Front Secondary Mirror Tube with 2-inch Crayford FocuserA Crayford-style focuser is a premium focuser that allows fast accurate

Description

In spite of its impressive size the Meade LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe is remarkably portable. This unique and lightweight telescope breaks down and sets up in just minutes and is designed to fit in virtually any size of car. Although it offers many advances including premium components and the high-quality optics for which Meade is known this scope is priced to compete with ordinary entry-level Dobsonians.This deluxe telescope comes complete with a 26mm QX wide-angle eyepiece with a 2-inch optical design and impressive 70-degree field of view. Other features include advanced 4-reticle red-dot viewfinder and steel RA roller bearings. It has a solid laminated base that is built to last resisting dew and the elements. This telescope features aluminum coatings with a magnesium fluoride overcoat provide bright crisp images full of detail and contrast. The included 2-inch Crayford-style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25-inch adapter enables smooth and precise focusing. The addition of a focus tension knob and lock design means that you have complete control over focus. A battery-powered built-in primary mirror-cooling fan brings the scope into thermal equilibrium both quickly and efficiently. It is located near the rear of the vented primary mirror cell for speedy cool-down.Originally founded in 1972 as a small start-up Meade Instruments Corporation is a world leader in both the design and manufacturing of telescopes for amateur astronomers. Meade combines innovation technological advances and a commitment to customer satisfaction product quality and value.