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.
Aperture 102mm Air-spaced ED Apochromatic Triplet Optical Design FCD1 ED (Extremely Low Dispersion) glass Broadband multicoated lenses Focal Length, Focal Ratio 700 mm f/7 Resolving Power in arc seconds 1.1 Image Scale (degrees/cm) 0.8 Angular Film Coverage 1.57° x 2.55° Recommended Maximum Visual Power 250x Finder 8x50 Diagonal 2" dielectric Focuser 10:1 dual speed Fully Extendable Dew Shield / Sun Shade lockable hard carry case. Optical Tube Dimensions 10.5 x 78 cm Optical Tube Weight 15.6 lbs Price £999