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LightBridge 12" Truss-Tube Dobsonian

$899.00
[1205-05-02]
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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 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.

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FEATURES DELUXE
Diffraction Limited Optics
Meade Optical Coatings
2" Crayford-Style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25" adapter
Advanced Red-Dot Finder (includes four reticles)
Steel RA roller bearings
26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece (70" field-of view)
Built-in Primary Mirror Cooling Fan

Metal Optical Tube with 2" Crawford-style Focuser Lightweight Aluminum Trusses Metal Optical Tube with
Primary Mirror Cell
Solid Base

  • 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 (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: 8" DELUXE 10" DELUXE 12" DELUXE 16" DELUXE
Optical Design Newtonian Newtonian Newtonian Newtonian
Clear Aperture 203mm 254mm 304.8mm 406.4mm
Focal Length & Ratio 1219mm f/6 1270mm f/5 1524mm f/5 1829mm f/4.5
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 480X 600X 720X 960X
Eyepiece 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 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 Fan Battery Powered Fan
Red Dot Viewfinder Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder
AutoStar Suite Astronomical Software Included with purchase of telescope.
SHIPPING WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS 8" DELUXE 10" DELUXE 12" DELUXE 16" DELUXE
OTA G.W. 32 lbs.
N.W. 28.7 lbs.
G.W. 45 lbs.
N.W. 39.7 lbs.
G.W. 55 lbs.
N.W. 50.7 lbs.
 
Mount G.W. 24 lbs.
N.W. 22 lbs.
G.W. 31 lbs.
N.W. 29 lbs.
G.W. 39 lbs.
N.W. 37.5 lbs.
 
Box Dimensions (OTA) 32.7" x 15" x 14.2" 30.3" x 17.9" x 17.4" 35" x 19" x 19.6"  
Box Dimensions (Mount) 25.4" x 24.8" x 5.3" 25.4" x 24.8" x 5.3" 29.1" x 28.7" x 5.3"  
Secondary Housing (Weight) 4 lbs. 6 lbs. 7 lbs. 11 lbs.
Trusses (Weight) 1 lb. 2 lbs. 4 lbs. 5 lbs.
OTA Primary Housing (Weight) 19 lbs. 30 lbs. 36 lbs. 58 lbs.
Assembled OTA (Weight) 24 lbs. 38 lbs. 47 lbs. 54 lbs.
Assembled Mount (Weight) 20 lbs. 27 lbs. 33 lbs.  
Total Net Telescope Weight (assembled) 44 lbs. 65 lbs. 80 lbs.  
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