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Orion Telescopes
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Meade LX70 R6 6" German Equatorial Reflector Telescope
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  • 150mm (6") f/5 Newtonian Reflector - 750mm focal length
  • Fast F/5 parabolic primary mirror
  • Two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (9mm and 26mm)
  • Rack and pinion focuser
  • 6x30 Viewfinder


Item #  55846
Mfg Model #  270011
  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
  • User level
    Intermediate
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    150mm
  • Focal length
    750mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/5.0
  • Optics type
    Parabolic
  • Eyepieces
    Plossl 26.0mm,9.0mm (1.25")
  • Resolving power
    115.80arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    21x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    300x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    0.8
  • Finder scope
    6x30
  • Focuser
    2" Crayford
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Sold separately
  • Tripod material
    Aluminum & Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    45.00 in.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    48.0 lbs.
  • Focuser height at zenith
    73 in.
  • Other features
    brass worm gear drives on both axis
  • Warranty
    One year

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