Meade LightBridge Telescopes DELUXE - 8", 10", 12" , 16" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope w/ AutoStar Suite
Meade LightBridge Telescopes DELUXE - 8", 10", 12" , 16" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope w/ AutoStar Suite Product Info
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Meade LightBridge Telescopes - Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescopes are Meade LightBridge Dobsonian Telescopes:
- 0805-05-02: Meade Telescope LightBridge 8" Truss Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe
- 1005-05-02: Meade Telescope Light-Bridge 10" Truss Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe
- 1205-05-02: Meade Telescope Light Bridge 12" Truss-Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe
- 1645-05-02: Meade Telescope Light Bridge 16" Truss-Tube Dobsonian - Deluxe
Meade Lightbridge Truss-Tube Dobsonians are easy to assemble, powerfull yet portable telescopes you can take anywhere:
| 1. Meade Light Bridge Dobsonians Metal Front Secondary Mirror Tube with 2" Crayford Focuser | 2. Meade LightBridge Portable Telescope Lightweight Aluminum Trusses | 3. Meade LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope Metal Rear Tube with Primary Mirror Cell | 4. Meade Light Braidge Reflecting Telescope Solid Laminated Base |
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Meade LightBridge Truss Tube Telescopes feature:
Diffraction Limited Optics (Bk7 optical glass):
Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that "Meade Optics Inside" means that what they see through Meade 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 Meade Light Bridge 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:
Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs:

Meade Series 4000 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece (for Meade Light Bridge Dobsonian Telescopes Deluxe models):
This premium Meade Telescope Eyepiece has a 2" optical design, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View. Comes with all Deluxe models of LightBridge Meade Reflector Telescopes.
Specifications for Meade Light Bridge Deluxe Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescopes:
| Model: | Meade LightBridge 8" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope Deluxe | Meade LightBridge 10" Truss-Tube Dobsonian Deluxe | Meade LightBridge 12" Truss Tube Dobsonian Deluxe | Meade LightBridge 16" Truss Tube Dobsonian Deluxe | |||
| Part Number | 08050502 | 10050502 | 12050502 | 16450502 | |||
| UPC Code: | 709942503012 | 709942503036 | 709942503050 | 709942503067 | |||
| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector | Newtonian Reflector | Newtonian Reflector | Newtonian Reflector | |||
| Clear Aperture: | 203mm (8") | 254mm (10") | 304.8mm (12") | 406.4mm (16") | |||
| Focal Length, Focal Ratio: | 1219mm f/6 (8") | 1270mm f/5 (10") | 1524mm f/5 (12") | 1829mm f/4.5 (16") | |||
| Maximum Practical Visual Power: | 500X (8") | 600X (10") | 600X (12") | 700X (12") | |||
| Total Net Telescope Weight (Assembled): | 44 lbs. | 65 lbs. | 80 lbs. | 128 lbs. | |||
| Primary, Secondary Mirrors: | Aluminum coated with magnesium fluoride over coat. Mounted on adjustable mirror holder | ||||||
| Eyepiece: | Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece | ||||||
| Optical Tube Assembly (OTA): | 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" eyepiece adapter | ||||||
| Cooling Fan: | Battery Powered Fan on all models | ||||||
| Red Dot Viewfinder: | Meade Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot Viewfinder | ||||||
| AutoStar Suite Astronomical Software: | Included for all models | ||||||
Features of Meade Light Bridge Dobsonian Telescopes DELUXE:
| Features: | Meade LightBridge Telescopes DELUXE |
| Diffraction Limited Optics | • |
| Meade Optical Coatings | • |
| 2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser with 1.25" Adapter | • |
| Advanced Red-Dot View Finder (includes four reticles) | • |
| Steel RA roller bearings | • |
| 26mm QX Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece (70" field-of view) | • |
| Built-in Primary Mirror Cooling Fan | • |
Package Contents:
- Meade LightBridge Truss Tube Dobsonian DELUXE Telescope:
- Metal Front Secondary Mirror Tube with 2" Crayford Focuser w/ 1.25" Eyepiece Adapter
- Lightweight Aluminum Trusses
- Metal Rear Tube with Primary Mirror Cell
- Solid Laminated Telescope Base
- Meade Autostar Suite Software
- Deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot View finder
- Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece
Meade LightBridge Telescopes DELUXE - 8", 10", 12" , 16" Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope w/ AutoStar Suite Rating & Reviews
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Meade LightBridge Telescopes DELUXE - 8", Options
| Product Code | UPC | SKU | Aperture |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME-TS-Lightbridge-0805-05-02 | 709942503012 | 0805-05-02 | Meade LightBridge 8 inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe |
| ME-TS-Lightbridge-1005-05-02 | 709942503036 | 1005-05-02 | Meade LightBridge 10 inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe |
| ME-TS-Lightbridge-1205-05-02 | 1205-05-02 | Meade LightBridge 12 inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe | |
| ME-TS-Lightbridge-1645-05-02 | 1645-05-02 | Meade LightBridge 16 inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe |
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