| Warranty | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Clear Aperture | 114mm |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic) |
| Focal Length | 450mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/3.95 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 1.02 arc-seconds |
| Viewfinder | Red Dot |
| Eyepiece(s) | 1.25" MA 9mm (50x), MA 26mm (17x) |
| Focuser Mechanism | 1.25" Rack and Pinion |
| Dovetail | Vixen-Style |
| Assembled Product Dimensions | 12.25" L x 12.25" W x 24" H |
| Assembled Product Weight | 10.8 lbs |
Meade LightBridge Mini 114mm f/3.95 Reflector Telescope
$ 149.00
Meade LightBridge Mini 114mm f/3.95 Reflector Telescope
$ 149.00
Meade LightBridge Mini 114mm f/3.95 Reflector Telescope - ME203002
Meade's all new LightBridge Mini series. Astronomy for all.
The LightBridge Mini 114 allows you to set up and share a stargazing experience in seconds. Whether you are camping in the outdoors or relaxing in your backyard, this LightBridge Mini Dobsonian is the ideal “grab-and-go” telescope, offering easy and portable observation with its removable optical tube.
The LightBridge Mini 114 boasts a big 114mm (4.5") parabolic aperture with a compact 450mm (f/3.95) focal length. The 360° swivel mount and a simple point-and-look design make navigating the sky effortless. You’ll enjoy 114mm of light gathering ability for bright, crisp images of the Moon, planets, nebulae, and star clusters. Experience versatility with the vixen-style mount, and see sharp images with the LightBridge Mini’s parabolic mirror.
With its sleek, compact size, it’s both functional and eye-catching. The stylish tabletop design allows the LightBridge Mini to be displayed as a decorative piece yet readily available when the moment strikes.
The Lightbridge Mini 114 features a one-arm Dobsonian-style mount with a removable OTA, comes with two eyepieces for low (26mm) and high (9mm) magnification, a red dot viewfinder to help you aim the telescope, and the Autostar® Suite Astronomy planetarium DVD with over 10,000 celestial objects.
Now, outdoor dinners and activities easily incorporate astronomy and stargazing because the LightBridge Mini is not just an astronomical tool, but also a conversation starter. With its sleek, compact design, it’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The stylish tabletop design allows the LightBridge Mini to be displayed as a decorative piece while still being able to give a fantastic view of the stars when the moment strikes.
The LightBridge Mini is the perfect scope for anyone. The amateur and professional astronomer now has the ultimate tool to share the hobby with enthusiasts and beginners alike. Those new to astronomy or just getting started can appreciate the night sky with no intimidation… Because, at Meade Instruments, we believe astronomy should be for all to discover and enjoy!
Specifications
Meade 12" Aperture LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian
$ 999.00
Meade 12" Aperture LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian
$ 999.00
12" Aperture LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian - ME12050503
The 12" Lightbridge is a very large telescope, with a light grasp and image brightness 2.25 times as great as an 8" telescope used at the same magnification and 40% brighter than a 10”. View deep sky objects in terrific detail, especially when used from a dark location.
The 12" LightBridge Deluxe Truss-Tube Dobsonian features a superior Meade quality multi-coated, diffraction limited 12" primary mirror, focal length 1524mm (f/5). The optics of this style of telescope are only as good as their mounting, which is why Meade engineers gave the LightBridge primary mirror a top of the line, fully adjustable, high strength but light weight aluminum stress free floating multi-point cell with built in cooling fan. The included battery pack for the fan takes 8 (user supplied) AA batteries and is used to speed the cool down process of the primary mirror, improving image quality.
Standard equipment includes a high quality, precision machined dual speed 2" Crayford style focuser with fine focus 10:1 speed reduction and 1.25" adapter so you can use either 1.25" or 2" barrel eyepieces. Includes a 2" diameter Meade Series 4000 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece for stunning wide angle views. The viewfinder is an easy to use red dot unit with four user selectable reticle pattern options and seven step brightness control. Also includes bonus Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software for checking star charts and planet locations.
The open truss design of the LightBridge Dobsonians means portability of the telescope is dramatically improved over a solid tube design. Taking only moments to set up and take apart for travel, the extremely rigid truss frame design ensures a no-compromises view through the telescope. Hand driven Dobsonian style telescopes by their nature need good mounts with smooth and stable movement to be enjoyable, and here again the LightBridge excels. The sturdy laminated finish wooden Dobsonian mount includes premium features such as roller bearings on the azimuth (side to side) axis and large diameter aluminum altitude (vertical axis) bearings with a hand adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement.
Fully assembled weight of the optical tube is 47 pounds, mount weight is 33 pounds. Ships in 2 boxes with weights of 55 and 39 pounds.
Product carries full one year Meade limited factory warranty.
Specifications
| Clear Aperture | 12" |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Optical Coatings | MgF2 |
| Focal Length | 1,524mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.380 arc-seconds |
| OTA Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Red-Dot |
| Eyepiece(s) | 26mm Series 4000™ QX Wide Angle™ (2") |
| Focuser Mechanism | Crayford-style 2" dual speed 10:1 focuser |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| Batteries (User-Supplied) | OTA Fan: 8 x AA cell |
Meade 10" Aperture LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian
$ 699.00
Meade 10" Aperture LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian
$ 699.00
10" Aperture LightBridge (f/5) Truss-Tube Dobsonian - ME10050503
The 10" LightBridge is a very capable deep sky performer, with a light grasp and image brightness over 50% brighter than an 8" telescope used at the same magnification. This greater light gathering ability will bring more faint deep sky objects into view, and in improved detail. This will be especially appreciated when used from a dark location.
The 10" LightBridge Deluxe Truss-Tube Dobsonian features a superior Meade quality multi-coated, diffraction limited 10" primary mirror, focal length 1270mm (f/5). The optics of this style of telescope are only as good as their mounting, which is why Meade engineers gave the LightBridge primary mirror a top of the line, fully adjustable, high strength but light weight aluminum stress free floating multi-point cell with built in cooling fan. The included battery pack for the fan takes 8 (user supplied) AA batteries and is used to speed the cool down process of the primary mirror, improving image quality.
Standard equipment includes a high quality, precision machined dual speed 2" Crayford style focuser with fine focus 10:1 speed reduction and 1.25" adapter so you can use either 1.25" or 2" barrel eyepieces. Includes a 2" diameter Meade Series 4000 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece for stunning wide angle views. The viewfinder is an easy to use red dot unit with four user selectable reticle pattern options and seven step brightness control. Also includes bonus Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software for checking star charts and planet locations.
The open truss design of the LightBridge Dobsonians means portability of the telescope is dramatically improved over a solid tube design. Taking only moments to set up and take apart for travel, the extremely rigid truss frame design ensures a no-compromises view through the telescope. Hand driven Dobsonian style telescopes by their nature need good mounts with smooth and stable movement to be enjoyable, and here again the LightBridge excels. The sturdy laminated finish wooden Dobsonian mount includes premium features such as roller bearings on the azimuth (side to side) axis and large diameter aluminum altitude (vertical axis) bearings with a hand adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement.
Fully assembled weight of the optical tube is 38 pounds, mount weight is 27 pounds. Ships in 2 boxes with weights of 45 and 31 pounds.
Product carries full one year Meade limited factory warranty.
1005-05-03
Specifications
| Clear Aperture | 10" |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Optical Coatings | MgF2 |
| Focal Length | 1,270mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.456 arc-seconds |
| OTA Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Red-Dot |
| Eyepiece(s) | 26mm Series 4000™ QX Wide Angle™ (2") |
| Focuser Mechanism | Crayford-style 2" dual speed 10:1 focuser |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian |
| Batteries (User-Supplied) | OTA Fan: 8 x AA cell |
