http://www.bintel.com.au/MeadeLightbridge.html
yes guys Bintel has just posted this. Now where is that GS dob????????
here is the meade link
http://www.meade.com/lightbridge/
the costs look as though they range from (in US dollars)
STANDARD DELUXE
8" $469 $569
10" $649 $749
12" $949 $1049
I noted that Meade did not mention a 16 inch on the official site!
LIGHTBRIDGE 8", 10" 12" and 16"
Truss Tube Dobsonians
It's not just a big telescope. It's a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge truss-dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favorite dark sky locations with ease. LightBridge dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components, and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube dob. So get a LightBridge truss-dob. And prepare to cross the universe..
FEATURES STANDARD DELUXE
Diffraction Limited Optics (BK7 Optical Glass)
Meade Optical Coatings
2" Crayford-Style machined aluminum focuser with 1.25" adapter
Red Dot Finder
Advanced Red-Dot Finder (includes four reticles)
Steel RA roller bearings
24mm Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces
26MM QX - Wide Angle Eyepiece (70" field-of view)
Built-in Primary Mirror Cooling Fan
Diffraction Limited Optics (Bk7 optical glass) Meade optics consistently outperform telescopes of similar and larger aperture. Consumers know that Meade Optics Inside means that what they see through our telescopes will be views that are detailed, crisp and full of contrast.
Meade Optical Coatings Aluminum Coatings with magnesium fluoride over coat provides bright images full of detail.
2" Crayford-Style Machined Aluminum Focuser With 1.25" Adapter Smooth precise focusing is achieved with this classic design. A unique focus tension knob and focus lock design gives complete control over focus.
Built-In Primary Mirror Cooling Fan Bring the telescope into thermal equilibrium quickly and efficiently with the battery powered cooling fan. The fan is mounted to the rear of the vented primary mirror cell for fast cool down.
Steel RA Roller Bearings (deluxe model only) Roller bearings make movements smooth and effortless.
Red Dot Finder (standard model only) Red dot finder makes locating objects quick and easy.
Advanced Four-Reticle Red Dot Viewfinder (deluxe model only) Four reticles and varying brightness controls allow this deluxe finder to adjust to your observing needs.
26mm Series 4000 Standard Model This is a Premium 4-element 1.25" eyepiece with a stunning 52° Apparent Field of View.
Super Plφssl Eyepiece 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece Deluxe model This premium eyepiece has a 2" barrel, and boasts a whopping 70° Apparent Field of View
EASY TO ASSEMBLE
Metal Optical Tube with 2" Focuser Lightweight Aluminium Trusses Metal Optical Tube with Primary Mirror Cell Solid Base
SPECIFICATIONS: 8" STANDARD 10" STANDARD 12" STANDARD 16" STANDARD
Optical Design Newtonian Reflector Newtonian Reflector Newtonian Reflector Newtonian Reflector
Clear Aperture 203mm (8") 254mm (10") 318mm (12") 406mm (16")
Focal Length, Focal Ratio 1016mm f/6 (8")
1270mm f/5 (10") 1524mm f/5 (12") 2030mm f/5 (16")
Primary, Secondary Mirrors Aluminum coated with coated magnesium fluoride over coat. Mounted in adjustable mirror cell. Secondary mirror aluminum coated with magnesium.
Maximum Practical Visual Power 500x 600X 600X 800X
Eyepiece Meade 26mm Super Plossl. Deluxe models are equipped with a Meade 26mm QX Wide Angle Eyepiece
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Metal open Truss Design Metal open Truss Design Metal open Truss Design Metal open Truss Design
Materials White with black trim swivel base with Teflon bearings for both altitude and azimuth. Deluxe models are equipped with steel roller bearings for azimuth
Focuser 2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter 2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter 2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter 2" Crayford style focuser
with 1.25" adapter
Cooling Fan Battery Powered Fan Battery Powered Fan Battery Powered Fan Battery Powered Fan
Red Dot Viewfinder Standard Red Dot Viewfinder. Deluxe models are equipped with a deluxe 4-reticle Red Dot ViewFinder