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 colours to focus at the same position. 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

Excellent optical performance, rugged construction and smooth focusing make this a delightful telescope to use. Suitable for high-quality visual use or wide-field astrophotography. Supplied with Meade's 2-inch dielectric star diagonal and aluminium case.

• Premium ED Glass
• ED Apochromatic Triplet Optical Design
• Air-spaced Objective Lens
• Adjustable Lens Cell
• Fully Extendable Dew Shield / Sun Shade
• 80mm aperture, f/6, 480mm focal length
• Smooth Crayford focuser