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Newtonian telescope. Primary mirror diameter: 254mm. Focal length: 1270mm

Reflector
Optical design
254
Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens or mirror that the telescope uses to collect light
1270
Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused
Availability

Product ID 72629
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2 years
EAN 0643824214859
Package size (LxWxH) 83x68x46 cm
Shipping Weight 38.1 kg
Description

Meade LightBridge Plus Telescope features a modern, sleek design with a no-tool assembly. This telescope has a large light-gathering capability and provides bright, clear images when you observe deep-space objects such as galaxies, nebulae, planets, and much more. There are models with 10, 12, & 16-inch apertures. Due to the open truss design, this telescope is portable and features an easy setup. The redesigned Dobsonian base with a no-tool assembly provides a stable stand. The telescope comes with roller bearings, a hand-adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement, and a mounted eyepiece holder that can carry 2" and 1.25" eyepieces.

This telescope features an upgraded 2" two-speed Rack & Pinion Focuser. The Rack & Pinion design includes a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing and includes a Vernier scale with millimeter markings on the drawtube to assist with focusing accuracy. The kit includes a 3-element, fully multi-coated 2" Series 4000 26mm eyepiece that provides a 56 degree apparent field of view, and an aluminum Red-Dot Viewfinder. Meade’s AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition software displays more than 15,000 celestial wonders. This software allows observing the night sky, constellations, planet positions wherever you perform observations.

Features:

  • 10" (254mm) Newtonian Reflector
  • 1270mm Focal Length, f/5
  • 2", two-speed (10:1) Rack & Pinion Focuser
  • 2" Series 4000 26mm Eyepiece
  • Open Truss Design For Ultra Portability
  • Dobsonian Base with No Tool Assembly
Specifications
Product ID 72629
Brand Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty 2 years
EAN 0643824214859
Package size (LxWxH) 83x68x46 cm
Shipping Weight 38.1 kg
Optical design reflector
Optical scheme Newtonian
Optics coating fully multi-coated
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm 254
Focal length, mm 1270
Aperture ratio f/5
Resolution threshold, arcseconds 0.456
Limiting stellar magnitude 14.02
Eyepieces 2", series 4000, 26mm
Field of view with an eyepiece included, ° 56
Finderscope red dot
Focuser 2", 2-speed (10:1) rack & pinion
Mount Dobsonian
Telescope installation platform alt-azimuth
Additional tube cooling system, parabolic main mirror
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