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Series 5000 ED APO 3.1"/80mm Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly (480mm f/6.0) with 2" 90-Degree Mirror Diagonal - Requires Mount and Eyepiece for Observing
Mfr # 0306-00-02• B&H MEEDAO80S2
Availability: Discontinued
Note! This item has been discontinued and is no longer available. Please call for more information.
This Item Includes

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Dew Shield

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Series 5000 90-Degree Enhanced Mirror Diagonal (2")

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2" to 1.25" Adapter

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Aluminum Case

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1-Year Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Eyepieces and Barlow Lenses


Meade
Series 5000 Super Wide Angle 16mm Eyepiece (1.25")

07664
B&H# MEEPSWA16

Price: 99.95

Mounting Plates


Vixen Optics
Universal Plate for the Porta Mount
USA
38011
B&H# VIPPM

Price: 99.00

Vixen Optics
DX Accessory Plate
USA
2576
B&H# VIDXAP

Price: 174.99

Mounts (Altazimuth)


Celestron
Heavy-Duty Manual Altazimuth Telescope Mount with Tripod

93607
B&H# CETHDAA

Price: 87.95

Mounts (Equatorial)


Vixen Optics
GP2 Manual Equatorial Telescope Mount w/ HAL130 Tripod
USA
3990HAL130
B&H# VIGP2EMH130

Price: 659.95

Viewing Aids


JMI Telescopes
Motofocus for Meade ED APO Refractor (Crayford)

MFMCRAY
B&H# JMMFMCRAY

Price: 144.95

Tele Vue
45-Degree Erect Image Diagonal (1.25")

AMI-0011
B&H# TE145EP

Price: 59.99

Bushnell
Straight Viewing Erect Image Porro Prism (1.25")

780103
B&H# BUEP1.25

Price: 59.95

Books & Tutorials


Celestron
Sky Map - Planisphere

93722
B&H# CESM

Price: 20.25

Product Information

For those wishing to create their own a la carte system for observing, Meade offers fine apochromatic refractor telescopes-expect brilliantly contrasty images with deep, rich black backgrounds, as well as profound wide field imaging capacity.

The Series 5000 ED APO apochromatic refractor was several years in the making and makes an incredible instrument for wide field astrophotography.  Through the use of ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, images yielded through the Series 5000 ED APO refractor have tiny pinpoint stars and brilliantly true color.  Apochromatic refractors are best for those who primarily wish to observe the moon, planets in dark skies.

Features

Manufactured entirely at Meade's Irvine, California facilities

Full multicoatings upon all optical surfaces

Beautifully smooth 2.00" Crayford style focuser

Requires eyepiece and tripod with mount for observing

Specifications
Optical Design
Apochromatic refractor
Optical Lens Diameter
3.1" (80mm)
Focal Length
18.9" (480mm)
Focal Ratio
f/6.0
Maximum Useful Magnification
155x
Resolving Power (arc seconds)
Not specified by manufacturer
Optical Coatings
Fully multicoated upon all air-to-glass surfaces
Optical Tube Dimensions
Not specified by manufacturer
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
2.00"
Finderscope
None
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer