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Meade LX70 R5 5in Achromatic Refractor Telescope 270020

Meade LX70 R5 5in Achromatic Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly 270020
Meade LX70 R5 5in Achromatic Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly 270020
Meade LX70 R5 5in Achromatic Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly 270020
Meade LX70 R5 5in Achromatic Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly 270020
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Product Info for Meade LX70 R5 5in Achromatic Refractor Telescope

An excellent asset for star-gazers of all types, the Meade LX70 R5 5" Achromatic Refractor Optical Tube Assembly Telescope 270020 is equipped with a high-quality air-spaced objective lens producing high resolution and incredible contrast for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observations. Its 120mm clear aperture allows it to resolve details down to 0.9 arc-seconds across and can be viewed using the two included 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm). With its 2" rack and pinion focuser and 2" 90 degree diagonal, the Meade LX70 R5 Optical Tube Assembly is equipped to handle wide-field 2" eyepieces out of the box. The 6x30 optical viewfinder with cross-hair reticle makes locating faint object quickly and easily. For an outstanding way to be sure you are looking through a high quality observation tool, check out the Meade LX70 R5 Optical Tube Assembly.image

Specifications for Meade R5 Optical Tube Assembly - LX70:

Clear Aperture: 4.7"
Optical Design: Achromatic Refractor
Focal Length: 1000mm
Focal Ratio: f/8.3
Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit): 0.912 arc-seconds
Viewfinder: 6x30 with cross-hair reticle
Eyepiece(s): 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece
Focuser Mechanism: 2" Rack and Pinion with 1.25" adapter
Diagonal: 2" Diagonal with 1.25" adapter
Dovetail: Vixen-style with cradle rings
Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock: < 1 arc-second

Features of Meade LX70 R5 Telescope:

  • Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.

Package Contents:

  • Meade LX70 R5 5" Achromatic Refractor Optical Tube Assembly Telescope 270020

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