Meade Series 5000 ED Triplet 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 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 is available as a standalone OTA, or as a package with our new Series 5000 2" enhanced diagonal and an aluminum carrying case.
Top features of Meade Series 5000 ED Triplet APO Refractors
1. APO Refractors are essential in the field of astrophotography, having captured some of the world's most beautiful images of the universe from earth. Designed for wide, crisp observation and imaging, the Meade Series 5000 ED Triplet APO Refractors have you covered.
2. Using three lenses instead of two, like many semi-APO competitors, each model of the Meade Series 5000 ED Triplet APO Refractors line beats its field counterparts every time. Triple lenses mean clear, focused colors time after time.
3. Each model undergoes a two-year engineering and design process, creating images that are virtually free of chromatic aberrations (also known as color fringing) and thereby crushing the competition by outperforming more expensive models at a fraction of the cost.
4. The Meade Series 5000 ED Triplet APO Refractors are known for providing pin-point perfect star images, with high-contrast resolution that stuns beginner and expert astrophotographers alike.
5. Some models include accessories, so check out ways to enhance your viewing and imaging experiences. Consider package purchases or adding a protective aluminum case to carry your telescope from place to place.
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