$Meade Series 50000 ED APO Refractors$

Meade Series 50000 ED APO Refractors

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 colours to focus at the same position. 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.

Choose the 80mm for light-weight and compactness, ideal for travelling. Choose the 127mm for its massive light grasp. Both models are available with Meade's excellent 2" dielectric-coated star diagonal. The 127 can be supplied without the diagonal if required.

80mm ED APO OTA f/6 with 2" Diagonal Ref: MEA-0112081

MEADE

Excellent optical performance, rugged construction and smooth focusing make this a delightful telescope to use. Suitable for high-quality visual use or wide-field astrophotography. Supplied with Meade's 2-inch dielectric star diagonal and aluminium case.

Premium ED Glass
ED Apochromatic Triplet Optical Design
Air-spaced Objective Lens
Adjustable Lens Cell
Fully Extendable Dew Shield / Sun Shade
80mm aperture, f/6, 480mm focal length
Smooth Crayford focuser

Price: £561.94 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

102mm ED APO OTA f/7 with 2" Diagonal Ref: MEA-0112103

MEADE

For discerning observers wanting a high-quality 4-inch refractor the Meade 102 APO takes some beating for value-for-money. Suitable for high-quality visual use or wide-field astrophotography. Supplied with Meade's 2-inch dielectric star diagonal and aluminium case.

Premium ED Glass
ED Apochromatic Triplet Optical Design
Air-spaced Objective Lens
Fully Extendable Dew Shield / Sun Shade
102mm aperture, f/7, 700mm focal length
Smooth Crayford focuser

Price: £1,020.71 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

127mm ED APO OTA f/7.5 with 2" Diagonal Ref: MEA-0112128

MEADE

Superb 5-inch true Apochromatic Refractor designed for the discerning observer. The triplet objective incorporates ED glass for excellent colour rendition. The machined aluminium Crayford Focuser provides for smooth, accurate focusing. This model is supplied with Meade's 2-inch enhanced star diagonal and an 8x50 illuminated finder to help you make the most of its oustanding optical performance.