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.
Manufactured entirely at Meade's Irvine, California facilities
Full multicoatings upon all optical surfaces
Beautifully smooth 2.00" Crayford style focuser
Requires star diagonal, eyepiece and tripod with mount for observing