LightBridge 12 Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe

Catalog description

LightBridge 12 Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe, part number MEAD262, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $799.00.

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.

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