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Product no.: 10212

Dobson telescope N 254/1270 LightBridge Plus DOB

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Product description

More about the series LightBridge Plus...

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

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

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)

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Newton
Aperture (mm)
254
Focal length (mm)
1270
Aperture ratio (f/)
5
Resolving capacity
0,45
Limit value (mag)
13,8
Light gathering capacity
1320
Max. useful magnification
510
Tube construction
Truss Tube
Tube material
Aluminium

Reflector


Primary mirror - Material
BK7
Adjustable
yes
Ventilation for central mirror
yes
Main mirror´s construction
parabolic
secondary mirror design
Plan
protective layer
Quartz
aluminising
Aluminium

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

Tripod


Material
Wood
Type
Rockerbox
Accessory plate
yes

Included accessories


Finder scope
Red dot finder
2'' eyepieces
26mm
Eyepiece adaptor
1,25" - 2"
Battery compartment
yes
Extension tubes
yes

General


Total weight (kg)
32
Series
LightBridge Plus
Special recommendation
yes
weight of the heaviest component (kg)
14

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
not recommended
Sun
no

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

Miscellaneous


Battery type
Mignon (AA, LR6)

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

Meade Dobson telescope N 254/1270 LightBridge Plus DOB
Meade Dobson telescope N 254/1270 LightBridge Plus DOB
Meade Dobson telescope N 254/1270 LightBridge Plus DOB
Meade Dobson telescope N 254/1270 LightBridge Plus DOB

Customer reviews

Problem fixed

Review by P. T. on 13.09.2013 00:10:18

( 5 / 5 )

Shortly after writing this angry comment, i received an email from Astroshop with a solution to my problem.
They are in the process of shipping the correct base to me and i thank them immensely for it.
I later tried my telescope using a chair for a base and was able to get spectacular views of the half moon.
The experience was fabulous for the whole family. Cannot wait to test it with the correct base.

Bad service

Review by P. T. on 12.09.2013 15:22:11

( 1 / 5 )

I ordered this scope a couple months ago, and as i was shipping it to a "difficult" country, i called Astroshop to talk to someone in person before i placed the order so i do not get anything wrong. The Astroshop salesman told me that i did not need to order the black shroud because it was included. I mentioned that i was also getting a 2"polarizing filter for the lens that came with it, he said that was fine.

I discovered later that in the product description it says (26mm QX™ Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece Deluxe Model This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View) and in the specifications it says (1.25 eyepieces Super Ploessl 26 mm), guess which lens eventually came with the scope? The 1.25" one, so i purchased the 2" filter in vain.

Needless to say the black shroud was not included!

That is not the main story here. The main story is that when the scope finally cleared customs in the " difficult" destination country, i discovered that Astroshop had sent the 10" scope with the 12" base.
So between the absence of black shroud, the unusable 2" filter and the base where the scope won't fit, it has been over two months and 1500Euros + 700Usd in customs fees, and i cannot use it.
Two weeks already in email back and forth with the lovely Jenniffer from customer service, and many explanatory photos, measurements and product number exchanges, i still did not get a hint of a solution for my problem. And all i am asking for is to receive the correct base, nothing else!

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