Meade Series 6000 70mm Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor OTA

Apochromatic refractor (triplet). Objective lens diameter: 70mm. Focal length: 350mm

Refractor

Optical design

Aperture – the diameter of the light-collecting lens (refractors and catadioptric) or mirror (reflectors) that the telescope uses to collect light

350

Focal length – the distance from the primary lens or mirror to the point at which the light is focused

Availability

Product ID	71793
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2
EAN	0643824209596
Package size (LxWxH)	50x20x62
Shipping Weight	2.13

Description

This impressive 70mm, f/5 refractor has a focal length of 350mm, making it ideal for advanced astrophotography. Features a fully multi-coated quadruplet objective lens made from the highest quality ED (extremely low dispersion) glass for outstanding contrast and sharpness as well as near zero detectable chromatic aberration or "color fringing". The fully illuminated image circle is 42mm and will cover a 35mm full frame sensor.

Features a super precise dual speed 2.5" Rack and Pinion focuser with 10:1 gear reduction for ultra fine focus control. Standard equipment also includes a fully extendable dew shield and an aluminum hard carry case to protect your investment when not in use. Also includes aluminum front dust cover for objective lens.

Features:

D= 70mm. F= 350mm. f/5 astrograph refracting telescope
ED optical glass (extremely low dispersion)
Fully Illuminated image circle: 42mm
Aluminum hard carry case included

Specifications

Product ID	71793
Brand	Meade Instruments Corp.
Warranty	2
EAN	0643824209596
Package size (LxWxH)	50x20x62
Shipping Weight	2.13
Optical design	refractor
Optical scheme	4-element apochromat
Optics material	FPL53 (with ultra-low dispersion)
Optics coating	multi-coated
Objective lens diameter (aperture), mm	70
Focal length, mm	350
Highest practical power, x	140
Aperture ratio	f/5
Resolution threshold, arcseconds	2
Limiting stellar magnitude	11.3
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in	1.25, 2
Focuser	2.5", 2-speed (1:10), backlash-free, rack, precision
Optical tube mounting mode	dovetail plate (Vixen standard)
Dovetail mount	✓
User level	beginners, experienced users, professionals
Assembly and installation difficulty level	extremely simple
Observed object	planets of the Solar System

References
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User manual: Meade 6000 APO 70 optical tube (pdf) EN

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