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Meade LX70 R5 5in Refractor Telescope w/German Equatorial Mount has been discontinued by Meade and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Astronomy Products, Telescopes yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for Meade LX70 R5 5in Refractor Telescope w/German Equatorial Mount

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Specifications for Meade 5in Refractor Telescope - LX70:

Clear Aperture: 120mm (4.72")
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
Slow Motion Controls: Yes, both axes
Assembled Product Dimensions: 45" x 45" x 70"
Assembled Product Weight: 47.5 lbs (21.6 KGS)

Features of Meade LX70 Telescope w/ German EQ Mount:

  • 120mm (4.72") f/8.3 Achromat Refractor - 1000mm focal length
  • Two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9mm & 26mm)
  • 2" 90° diagonal with 1.25" adapter
  • Rack and pinion focuser
  • 6x30 Viewfinder

Package Contents:

  • Meade LX70 5in Achromat Refractor Telescope 270010

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