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Achromatic refractor. Objective lens diameter: 120mm. Focal length: 700mm

Refractor
Optical design
120
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light
700
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability

Product ID 75619
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2 years
EAN 0709942999198
Package size (LxWxH) 22x81x31 cm
Shipping Weight 7.711 kg
Description

The LX85 Series 5" Refractor has an achromat refractor design with a high-quality air-space objective lens producing high resolution and incredible contrast for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observations. Features a 4.72" (120mm) aperture, 700mm focal length, and f/5.8 focal ratio. Equipped with multi-coated optical coatings and a 2" rack & pinion focuser. Includes (2) 1.25" Plössl eyepieces (9.7mm & 26mm) and a viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair) along with a Vixen-style dovetail. With included accessories, the OTA weighs 10.93lbs (4.97kg) and has dimensions of 14.8x79cm.

Features:

  • 120mm (4.72") refractor
  • 700mm focal length
  • f/5.8 focal ratio
  • 9.7mm & 26mm Super Plössl (1.25") eyepieces included
  • 8x50 optical viewfinder with crosshair
Specifications
Product ID 75619
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2 years
EAN 0709942999198
Package size (LxWxH) 22x81x31 cm
Shipping Weight 7.711 kg
Optical design refractor
Optical scheme achromat
Optics coating multi-coated
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm 120
Focal length, mm 700
Aperture ratio f/5.8
Eyepieces SUPER Plössl 9.7mm, SUPER Plössl 26mm
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in 1.25
Finderscope 8x50 Optical with Crosshair
Focuser 2", rack & pinion
Additional 90 º diagonal mirror (2") ; 2"–1.25" adapter, dew shield
Optical tube mounting mode dovetail plate (Vixen standard)
User level beginners, experienced users
Observed object planets of the Solar System, terrestrial objects
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