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Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe
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Category Average
$399.00
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Pros
Cons
- Cheap prim mirror cover (2)
- Heavy (2)
- No included collimater (2)
- Finder hard to use (1)
- Finderscope (1)
- Not always clear (1)
Best Uses
- Astronomy (13)
- Bright conditions (1)
Where to Buy
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe
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Product Reviews
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe Reviews
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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe Review
Best Big Aperture Value!
- Easy to align
- Great EP
- Great focuser
- Looks cool
- Portable
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Pros
- Cheap prim mirror cover
- No included collimater
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"I liked many of the Dobs out there but kept going back to look at the LightBridges. I couldn't justify spending an extra $250 for an 8" over the standard designs just to get a truss tube design. That was until they dropped it another $100. That made up my mind and I ordered it that day. [...] I …" Read Full Review »
Just after assembly - cat already loves it!
- Picture of Product
- Casual/ Recreational
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe Review
Best Big Aperture Value!
- Easy to align
- Great EP
- Great focuser
- Looks cool
- Portable
- More »
Pros
- Cheap prim mirror cover
- No included collimater
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"I liked many of the Dobs out there but kept going back to look at the LightBridges. I couldn't justify spending an extra $250 for an 8" over the standard designs just to get a truss tube design. [...]. I had it set up within an hour. Most of the instructions were good but the manual could have u …" Read Full Review »
Just after setup. The cat already loves it!
- Picture of Product
- Casual/ Recreational
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe Review
Great for the interested beginner
- Easy to use
- Great Value
Pros
- Finderscope
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"I love the scope, it's very easy to transport and use. Initial setup a bit of a pain due to the instructions, but breakdown/setup since then couldn't be easier. Packs in my Civic in no time. I can't wait to take it camping.
The base is simple and efficient, and pointing is smooth. Difficult t
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- Casual/ Recreational
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe Review
Awesome Telescope!
- Comfortable Eyepiece
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Pros
- None
Cons
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
Best Uses
"This telescope is not small. It probably stands about 3 to 4 feet tall depending on where it is aimed at, but it is so easy to move to different locations. It is extremely solid in its construction without any shaking, and when you turn it on its base or aim it higher or lower it so smooth. It's so …" Read Full Review »
Meade LightBridge 8-Inch Truss-Tube Dobsonian Telescope - Deluxe Review
Good telescope
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Pros
- Heavy
Cons
- Astronomy
Best Uses
"The view through this telescope is great. The construction is solid and the mount moves very smoothly.
The manual however didn't match the exact model that I received. The differences were minor, but did lead to some confusion.
Also, the finder scope mount was mounted upside down compared to
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- Casual/ Recreational
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