| 12"
MOUNTAIN mounts with Newtonian Optics (Mount Kits available) |
| Prices |
Weight of Mount
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Structural
Designs & Materials |
Components & Fasteners & Bearings |
| ultimate space |
experience highest and darkest clear skies on this planet - the closest thing to space walk! |
from
$3,766.00 |
weigh without focuser and sight and without counter ballast
ca. 1kg (2.2lbs)
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- Aero Carbon Fiber materials
- Kevlar Honeycomb / hollow
structure mount parts
- Certified Air & Space Resins
- New ultra hard silicium carbide based glide surfaces
- One parted Single Arm Carbon pole PLUS siXalien Truss Tube
- Available for F/3.6 - F/3.4 ratios
- Carbon "textreme" material Surface Design
- Coloured design lines - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - Airbrush design Logo on Cover Plate
- Primary mirror thicknesses 30mm and below
- Cellular secondary mirror included
- Advanced Bungee counter system
- Anti Vibrations Strings
- Inline Bag
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- CRP Fasteners
- Nylon Fasteners
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus xiros Polymer Ball Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer Bearings
- igus Polymer Tripod feet
-
HC-1 Focuser and built in Coma Corrector
- Walther two step Red Dot sight ruby coated lens
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| ultimate |
highest grade materials + top end structural design + biggest range in fast focal ratios |
from
$2,996.00 |
ca. 1.5kg (3.3lbs) |
- Aero Carbon Fiber materials
- Kevlar Honeycomb / hollow
structure mount parts
- Certified Air & Space Resins
- New ultra hard silicium carbide based glide surfaces
- One parted or two parted Single Arm Carbon Pole
- Available for F/3.8 - F/3.0 ratios
- Carbon fabric material Surface Design
- Coloured design lines - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - laminated Logo on Cover Plate
- For primary mirror thicknesses 36mm and below
- Advanced Bungee counter system
- Anti Vibration Strings
- Inline Bag
|
- Pro Bolt anodised
Aluminium & hazed Titanium Fasteners
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus xiros Polymer Ball Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer Bearings
- igus Polymer Tripod Feet
-
HC-2 or HC-1 Focuser
- Walther two step Red Dot sight ruby coated lens
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| eco-C |
highest stiffness and rigidity at a reasonable price - great choice if you want to use mostly heavy eyepieces |
from
$1,659.00 |
ca. 2.7kg (6.0lbs) |
- Carbon Fiber materials
- Light filling / filled structure mount parts
- Metal Graphite based glide surfaces
- One or two parted Single Arm Carbon Pole
- Available for F/4 - F/3.6 ratios
- Coloured top coat - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - laminated logo on Cover Plate
- For primary mirror thicknesses 36mm and below
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- Pro Bolt polished
Stainless Steel Fasteners A4
- Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer/Steel Bearings
- A2 Steel Tripod Feet
-
HC-2 or HC-1 Focuser
- Walther two step Red Dot sight
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| Safari |
Limited Design Edition with eco-C structure |
until June 2010
$1,659.00 |
F/4 standard optics incl. aluminium-, Nylon- and A2 steel fasteners, HC- focuser, red dot sight, bungee counter
system, anti vibration strings, one parted pole
Now with included onEalien truss reinforcement assembly
| Safari |
= |
max. scope x max. joy___________
min. costs x min. weight x min. packing space
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| LAVA |
light and very strong - Basalt shows even higher crack resistance than Carbon |
from
$1,351.00 |
ca. 3.6kg (8.0lbs) |
- Basalt Fiber materials
- Filled structure mount parts
- Metal Graphite based glide surfaces
- One or two parted Single Arm Carbon Pole
- Available for F/4 - F/3.8 ratios
- Coloured Top Coat - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - laminated Logo on Cover Plate
- For primary mirror thicknesses 36mm and below
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- Steel Fasteners A2
- Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer/Steel Bearings
- A2 Steel Tripod Feet
-
HC-2 or HC-1 Focuser
- Walther two step Red Dot sight
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| 16" TRAVEL
mounts with Newtonian Optics (Mount Kits available) |
| siXteen |
Durable, precise & lightweight suitcase travel telescope with many upgrade options |
from
$5228.00
|
ca.9 kg
(20 lbs) |
- Basalt Fiber materials
- Filled structure mount parts
- Metal Graphite based glide surfaces
- Two parted Single Arm Carbon Pole
- Available for F/4 - F/3.6 ratios
- Coloured Top Coat - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - laminated Logo on Cover Plate
- New sperical glueing PLOP support cell (Carbon fibre)
- For primary mirror thicknesses 40 mm and more
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- Steel Fasteners A2
- Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer/Steel Bearings
- A2 Steel Tripod Feet
-
HC-2 or HC-1 Focuser
- Walther two step Red Dot sight
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| siXpedition |
ultralightweight big aperture telescope for suitcase transport and for backpacking in two bags or more |
from
$8,126.00 |
ca. 6 kg
(13.2 lbs) |
- Aero Carbon Fiber materials
- Kevlar Honeycomb / hollow
structure mount parts
- Certified Air & Space Resins
- New ultra hard silicium carbide based glide surfaces
- Two parted Single Arm Carbon Pole
- NEW siXalien Truss Tube Assembly
- Available for F/3.8 - F/3.4 ratios
- Carbon fabric material Surface Design
- Coloured design lines - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - laminated Logo on Cover Plate
- For primary mirror thicknesses 40mm and below
- New oil pillow PLOP support cell
- Advanced Bungee counter system
- Anti Vibration Strings
- Inline Bag
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- Pro Bolt Aluminium & hazed Titanium Fasteners
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus xiros Polymer Ball Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer Bearings
- igus Polymer Tripod Feet
- Moonlite single speed Focuser
- Starbeam sight
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| siXmotion |
motorized ultralightweight big aperture telescope for suitcase transport and for backpacking in two bags or more |
from
$11,514.00 |
ca. 8 kg
(17,6 lbs) |
- Aero Carbon Fiber materials
- Kevlar Honeycomb / hollow
structure mount parts
- Certified Air & Space Resins
- New ultra hard silicium carbide based glide surfaces
- NEW siXalien Truss Tube & Hybrid Topring
- Available for F/3.6 - F/3.0 ratios
- Carbon "textreme" material Surface Design
- Coloured design lines - glossy or matte surfaces to choose - Airbrush design Logo on Cover Plate
- For primary mirror thicknesses 40mm and below
- New oil pillow PLOP support cell
- Anti Vibrations Strings
- Inline Bag
|
- Pro Bolt Aluminium & hazed Titanium Fasteners
- igus PEP Polymer Bearings
- igus xiros Polymer Ball Bearings
- igus igubal Polymer Bearings
- igus Polymer Tripod feet
-
Moonlite dual speed Focuser
- Starbeam Sight
- installed Dob Driver with GoTo software
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| Products listed in 2009 pricelist can be ordered until February 2010 |
| Colo(u)rs |
| 1. Yellow
G |
Bright Yellow |
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| 2. Black
Hole |
Black design fabric 3D Effect Material (ultimate with Carbon) |
Invest in Black Hole - just don't run it over in the dark ! |
| 3. White
Dwarf |
Titanium
White |
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| 4. Blue
Planet |
Midnight Blue |
Actually we offer it in a dark and a rather bright Blue |
| 5. Red
Giant |
Real Red |
Deep bright tomatoe like red what we use now |
| 6. Green
Witch |
Moss Green |
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| 7. Silver
Moon |
Aluminised Glass fabric - 3D Silver Fabric Design Effect Material |
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| 8. Blue Metal |
Aluminised Glass fabric - 3D Blue Metallic Effect Material |
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| 9. Gold Rush |
Aluminised Glass fabric - 3D Gold Metallic Effect Material |
Looks a bit like a
NASA probe |
| 10. Titan |
Aluminised Glass fabric -
3D Titanium Metallic Effect Material |
Very sophisticated high tech design appeareance |
| Art Design
(Brush
and Airbrush painting under clear
resin coat) Individual
custom
art painting on mirror protection plate available - for options please
contact: info@litescope.eu |
| ultimate & ultimate space showing
black carbon fabric in UP top coat surfaces with coloured design frame
lines ask for options |
| Transport & Packing |
|
deuter TRANS
ALPINE Rucksack series - ideal for Mountain Biking and Trekking - also for LiteScope
MOUNTAIN
telescopes to go to best observing places
TRANS
ALPINE 30L and TRANS ALPINE 26L recommended top quality carrier system for one night observing trips.
Deuter Aircontact Pro 70+15 for backpacking
for longer trips or travels and to get Azimuth Ring also still
inside the bag.
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| Carrying and Packing |
Short distance transport is easy when carrying the instrument even fully setted up.
The mount to be carried in hand - Mirror Cassette goes in the bag.
Up to 2 miles is really convenient to carry it like this. When you need
to climb or to walk longer, better get all parts in the backpack to
keep your hands free..
LiteScope MOUNTAIN fits in surprisingly small spaces to take it safely on air or land vehicles
67cm TITAN X2 Trolley - backpack, clothes and telescope fits inside.
73cm TITAN
X2 Trolley - plenty of space for telescope and lots of equipment.
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| When straylight is an issue:
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| Light and Wind Protection Shelter |
| Ideal for the low to the ground standing
LiteScope MOUNTAIN instrument - from F/4 to F/3.0 |
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Observing in windy
conditions e.g. at the sea site or in disturbing straylight is
easier with these new shelter tents with only 1.4kg weight each -
inside black and outside silver this is also ideal as sun protection shelter under day
at the beach. When using two of them, you get the full "dome"
observing experience at night! |
| Dew and Straylight Shield for Main Mirror - Iris Diapragm - Red Dot Sight |
| Dew Shield from flexible Kevlar Carbon material (upgrade) |
Red Dot Sight (incl.) &
Iris Diaphragm (upgrade) |
Front Baffle (incl.) |
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| Observing with LiteScope MOUNTAIN |
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There
is not much difference to tell to any normal fast 12” Dobsonian
telescopes and you will get the same performance as in any such good
telescope dependent from the mirror quality, your observing skills and
performance of your eyes and the available atmospheric seeing. The
diffraction pattern caused from the two blade secondary cage is not
striking. A faint unidirectional splitted spike pattern compared to the most common
radial spike patterns caused from classic 4 or 3 arm spider mounted secondaries.
LiteScope
MOUNTAIN is a very compact and hence very low standing instrument. Its
centre of mass is considerably low positioned so that the structure
delivers most possible stiffness for a collimation stable and vibration
free observing but without the usual heavy chunky equipment.
This
will also mean that you find the focuser much deeper for your eyes than
this is usually shown in classic telescopes of this aperture size.
It will require a deep observing position to sit on a small chair
or on a mat on the ground, depending from the altitude angle.
Children love LiteScope MOUNTAIN telescopes for its deep
eyepiece position!
For longer observing in
lower altitudes, you may choose a 90degree zenith mirror or similar
optical accessory to achieve maximum observing comfort. This will limit
again the maximum possible Eyepiece masses but mainly you might observe
planets at such deeper positions and hence you will rather use best
suitable eyepieces for planets, which are normally lighter than
those heavy 2” ultra wide angle deep sky eyepieces.
The
Water ballast plus the virtual bungee counterweight ballast for fine trim will allow
you to use eyepieces about up to 700 g or so.
If you want to observe e.g. with a Paracorr Coma Corrector AND with
heavy eyepieces, or if you want to use a camera, you can purchase suitable
plastic coated weight discs from us what will allow to use still heavier combinations without balance problems.
When you want
to use the LiteScope MOUNTAIN for mountain bike trips or hiking trips, it is an option to use lightweight eyepieces to avoid
any extra ballast. For lightweight eyepieces up to 400g you may not need
any ballast weight.
The single deflection bungee standard system (incl.) and the double deflection
bungee system (upgrade) for fine tuning to best balance.
Enjoy the starry night in pure nature
under clear skies with LiteScope MOUNTAIN - world’s lightest 12” Travel Telescope!
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LiteScope
telescopes so far are designed for
astronomical deep sky observations in darkness.
NEVER
use it for visual daylight or even sun observations since this is not a
solar telescope and can cause total instant blindness!
NEVER
observe the moon visually without suitable filters! Ask your telescope
shop dealer or local astronomy club for advices. Be responsible and
look out when observing with unexperienced people and never
leave
your
instrument unattended or touched by small children or pets to avoid
both: injuries and damages ! |
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reserved.
Revised: February 2010 .
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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