Meade Dobson telescope N 406/1829 LightBridge Plus DOB

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Manufacturer's product description:

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 locations with ease. LightBridge dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components, and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube dob. 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 varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs.
26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece Deluxe Model This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View

The dimensions for the 16" LB are as follows:

Total height with rocker box: 189cm

Length: 128cm from the pivot point

Observing height of focuser at zenith position: 174cm

Tube outer diameter: 49cm

Rocker box base plate diameter: 80cm

Our expert comment:

According to our assessment, LightBridge Dobsonians are the currently best series Dobsonian on the market. LightBridges not only have good portability, but also show good workmanship. Their design means that they hold collimation well, and also the focuser is of good quality.

(Bernd Gährken)

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Specifications:

Optics
Type	Reflector
Type of build	Newton
Aperture (mm)	406
Focal length (mm)	1829
Aperture ratio (f/)	4,5
Resolving capacity	0,34
Limit value (mag)	14,8
Light gathering capacity	3360
Max. useful magnification	812
Tube construction	Truss Tube
Tube material	Aluminium
Reflector
Primary mirror - Material	BK7
Ventilation for central mirror	yes
Adjustable	yes
Main mirror´s construction	parabolic
Focuser
Type of build	Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece)	2
Gear reduction	1:10 Fine movement
Ring clamp	yes
Mount
Type of build	Dobson
Mounting type	Dobson
GoTo control	no
Tracking	no
Tripod
Material	Wood
Type	Rockerbox
Included accessories
Finder scope	Red dot finder
Battery compartment	yes
Eyepiece adaptor	1,25" - 2"
2'' eyepieces	26mm
Extension tubes	yes
Miscellaneous	Dust covers
General
Total weight (kg)	65
Series	LightBridge Plus
Special recommendation	yes
Area of application
Moon & Planets	yes
Nebulae & galaxies	yes
Nature Observation	no
Astrophotography	no
Sun	no
recommended for
Beginners	no
Advanced	yes
Observatories	no
Miscellaneous
Battery type	Mignon (AA, LR6)

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Solar Observation
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