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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.
One astronomer commented that the Series 5000 APO “kicked butt on my semi-APO
that cost twice as much.” The scope comes with our new Series 5000 2"
enhanced diagonal and an aluminum carrying case.
| Optical Design |
3-element Apochromatic Refractor |
| Optical Diameter |
127mm (5") |
| Telescope Dimensions |
33.3" x 6.125" x 6.125" |
| Focal Length; f/ratio |
952.5mm; f/7.5 |
| Dew Shield |
Built-in Extendable |
| Optics / Optical Glass |
Fully Multi-Coated / FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion)
glass. Air spaced in lens cell |
| Focuser |
Machined 2" Dual Speed Crayford with Micrometer scale
etched on Draw Tube |
| Diagonal |
Series 5000 2" Enhanced Diagonal |
| Weight (OTA only) |
17.7 lbs. |
| Model / Part Number |
127mm ED APO / ME0575-00-03 |
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