Meade Series 5000 ED APO OTA 127mm: £1679.99 [Free Carriage]

Complete with diagonal,Finder and case

For crisp wide field observing and imaging, nothing can beat a true triple-element apochromatic refractor (APO). This is especially true in astrophotography, where APOs have produced some of the most beautiful images of the heavens ever taken from earth. But not all APOs are created equal. Today’s market is filled with semi-APOs (with two lenses instead of three) that don’t bring all the colors to focus in the refractor. Thanks to a two-year design process and a triple objective lens made from the highest quality ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, Meade Series 5000 ED APO Triplets are virtually free of chromatic aberration (color fringing). This means they outperform the most expensive semi-APOs at a fraction of the cost. Expert observers will be delighted by the total absence of color fringing and the scope’s textbook-perfect pinpoint star images. Even beginners will notice the breathtaking high contrast and resolution of a Series 5000 APO. The focuser is a precision Crayford with dual speed for the ultimate control for visual and imaging. The scope is complete with rings, dovetail and aluminium carry case at this amazing price. This version includes the premium 2" series 5000 diagonal with 2" to 1.25" adaptor. Complete with an 8x50 illuminated finderscope and bracket.

Unlike competing models using Chinese ED glass and standard coatings the Meade 5000 series boasts the following premium specification.

PREMIUM ED GLASS: Meade uses the finest Japanese FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion) glass. This glass is created to achieve a very small change in refractive index with different wavelengths of light. This makes it the perfect choice for a fast, high performance optical design like the Series 5000 APOs.

FULLY MULTICOATED LENSES: Meade broadband multicoated lenses ensure maximum light transmission.

TRUE ED APOCHROMATIC TRIPLET: A true triplet optical design guarantees the textbook color correction you expect from a premium APO.

FULLY EXTENDABLE DEW SHIELD/SUN SHADE: An essential accessory built-in to the design for your convenience.

INDIVIDUALLY TESTED: Each premium 127mm triplet is tested optically and tuned in Europe to ensure maximum performance.

Manufacturer: Meade
Model: 127 mm f/7.5 ED APO
Aperture: 127 mm
Focal length: 952 mm
F/ ratio: f/7.5
Optical Design: Apochromat Refractor, 3-Element
Coating: fully multicoated
Focuser: Crayford Dual Speed
Diagonal series 5000 2"
Finder 8x50 Illuminated
Case Lockable
Weight: 7.1 kg

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