Dobsonian design
telescopes were created by John Dobson in the 1950s. They are telescopes with
large openings , high-
mount and ideal for
deep sky observation, due to their great power of light gathering, with it you can observe galaxies , nebulae and other celestial bodies of a more tenuous nature.
The Meade
LightBridge 10 " telescope has an aperture of 254mm and a focal ratio of f / 5. One of the characteristics of these telescopes is that the power
of light adaptation is much greater than other optical tubes of similar size, for over 50%, making it a very powerful tool for deep sky observation.
It is a
reflecting or Newtonian telescope, with high-quality mirror optics, with
multiple aluminum
coatings and treated with a last layer of magnesium fluoride. This gives it greater
brightness and contrast . The 10 "primary mirror has
limited diffraction .
Fan integrated into this primary mirror to achieve good and fast
thermal stabilization . The optical system is completed with the 2" Crayford
high precision focuser , with a 10: 1 fine focus and adapter 1.25 "that allows you to use 1.25" and 2 "eyepieces.
Altazimuth non-motorized
mount , robust but with
smooth movement thanks to its aluminum bearings and an efficient braking system. The evolved
red pointer finder has four reticles with brightness controller that allow this finder to adjust to your needs.
Characteristics:
- Optical Design: Newton Reflector
- Primary diameter: 254mm (10 ")
- Focal length, Focal ratio: 1270mm, f / 5
- Resolution Power: 0.56 arcseconds
- Primary mirror: parabolic, BK-7 and 94% reflectivity
- Secondary Mirror Diameter / Obstruction: 68mm / 26.7%
- Primary and secondary mirror: Aluminized and with Magnesium fluoride coating.
- Recommended maximum magnification: 600x
- Magnitude of the visual limit (approx.): 14m
- Eyepieces: 26mm QX Wide Angle
- Eyepiece holder: 2 "(50.8mm) with 1.25" (31.7mm) adapter
- Optical Tube Assembly (OTA): Metallic with open design
- Materials: Steel bearings
- Focuser: 2 "Crayford Type with 1.25" adapter
- Fan: Battery Powered
- Search engine: red dot with 4 reticles and dimmer switch
- AutoStar Suite: Astronomical Software Included
- Frame: Altacimutal type DOBSON
- Frame net weight: 12.2Kg
- Frame dimensions: 56 x 47 cm (width x height)
- Tube net weight: 17.2Kg
- Telescope dimensions: 119x35cm