Meade Series 6000 APO 70mm Quad Refractor Astrograph

Outstanding contrast, sharpness and near zero chromatic aberration.

  • Optical Design: 4-element Petzval
  • Optical Glass: FPL 53 ED
  • Optical Coatings: Fully Multi Coated
  • Aperture: 70mm
  • Focal Length: 350mm (f/5)
  • 2.5” Dual-Speed Rack & Pinion Focuser
  • Fully extendable dew shield
  • Vixen-Style dovetail
  • Hard Carry Case
  • UK warranty
Meade Series 6000 APO 70mm Quad Refractor Astrograph
  • Product code: 261000
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Description

Meade’s Series 6000 70mm Astrograph is a 70mm aperture, Quadruplet Apochromatic (APO) Refractor with 350mm (f/5) Focal Length. This extra-low dispersion (ED) Quadruplet APO offers fully multi-coated optics for crisp, clear images.

The fully illuminated image circle is 42mm and will cover a 35mm full frame sensor. Includes adapters for 48mm and 42mm standardized T-thread. Safely secure and transport your APO with the included hard aluminium hard carry case. Assembled product weight: 2 kg (4.5 lbs). Assembled product dimensions: 31cm x 11.4cm x 14cm (12.25” x 4.5” x 5.5”).

Note : This refractor is an astrograph built for photographic purposes and cannot be used visually.

The Series 6000 Apochromatic Refractors are some of the best crafted refractors on the market. Each refractor is individually constructed and tested to ensure that they meet our highest standards, both optically and mechanically.


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Optics

These telescopes were built with the imager in mind. Using the highest grade extra-low dispersion optical glass, false colour is virtually eliminated, yielding astonishing colour correction, contrast, and sharpness.

Focuser

Upgraded in the Series 6000 APOs is the proprietary 2.5” dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser. The focuser comes with a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing. It includes millimetre markings on the drawtube to assist with focusing accuracy and is also rotatable which allows for easy framing of the photographed object. New for this focuser is the 2” self-centre locking ring that allows diagonals or cameras to be well cantered to the optical train every time the locking ring is engaged.

Features

Standard equipment also includes a fully extendable dew shield, mounting rings, a Vixen-style dovetail, and an aluminium hard carry case to protect your investment when not in use.

The Series 6000 Apochromatic Refractors will fill the needs of the most discerning astronomer. For crisp wide-field observing and imaging, nothing can beat a true four-element Apochromatic Refractor (APO). Meade Series 6000 ED APO Triplets are among the finest available optically at any price.

Carries full one year UK warranty by Opticstar Ltd on behalf of Meade Instruments Corp.

Meade Series 6000 APO refractors.
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Meade Series 6000 APO 70mm Quad Refractor Astrograph
Attribute Specification
Meade Product Code / sku 261000
Universal Product Code (UPC) 709942999068
Warranty 1 year UK warranty by Opticstar Ltd on behalf of Meade Instruments USA
Series Series 6000 APO
Experience Level Advanced
Clear Aperture 70mm
Focal Length 350mm
Focal Ratio f/5
Optical Design Apochromatic Refractor Petzval design
Optical Elements 4-elements
Optical Glass FPL 53 ED (extremely low dispersion)
Optical Coatings Fully Multi-Coated
Image Circle 42mm fully illuminated
Adapters Included • 42mm standardized T-thread
• 48mm standardized T-thread
Focuser 2.5" Dual Rack & Pinion, 10:1 Fine Focuser
Dew Shield Fully extendable dew shield
Dovetail Vixen-style
Hard Case Included
Eyepieces None - not applicable
Diagonal None - not applicable
Viewfinder Optional
Assembled Product Weight 2 kg (4.5 lbs)
Assembled Product Dimensions 31cm x 11.4cm x 14cm (12.25” x 4.5” x 5.5”)
Transit Weight 6 kg
Transit Dimensions 44cm x 22cm x 30cm
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