It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge Truss-Dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favorite dark sky location with ease. LightBridge Dobs gie you high quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube Dobsonian. So get a LightBridge Truss-Dob. And prepare to cross the universe.
Diffraction Limited Optics Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that "Meade Optics Inside" means that what they see through our 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 the 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 carying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs.
Easy to Assemble and Quick to Set-Up
Metal Front Secondary Mirror Tube with 2" Crayford Focuser. A Crayford-Style focuser is a premium focuser that allows fast, acurate focusing. Designed for serious observing, a Crayford Focuser is usually an expensive add-on accessory, included with all LightBridge Dobsonian Telescopes. This focuser can accept both 2" and 1.25" format eyepieces. Deluxe models include a 2 inch format 26mm Wide Angle Eyepiece - Standard Models include a 1.25 Inch format 26mm Eyepiece.
Lightweight Aluminum Trusses. The LightBridge series Truss-Tube Dobsonian telescopes are designed for portability. If you have ever seen a 10" or 12" Dobsonian telescope before - they are massive. Traveling to dark sky locations with the LightBridge design is simple and easy. The LightBridge telescopes can set up and take down quickly making them a very desirable telescope for taking out to your favorite dark sky location.
Metal Rear Tube with Primary Mirror Cell The heart of the LightBridge Truss-Tube Dobsonian telescope - this metal tube holds the primary mirror. Also included is the built-in cooling fan for fast temperature equilibrium. When else can you own a large aperture telescope and travel with it in the back seat of your car!
Solid Laminated Base The LightBridge telescopes solid base is sturdy and designed to last. Laminated for protection against dew and the elements. Offers a steady platform for even the most high-power viewing.
Eyepiece Format 1.25"/2"
Series 4000 26mm QX Wide Angle 2 Inch Eyepieces Included
Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Finder Scope
1217 mm Focal Length
f/5.0 Focal Ratio
254 mm Objective
