--- product_id: 1164390 title: "Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Open Truss (Black)" brand: "meade" price: "$373.04" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1164390-meade-instruments-1205-05-03-lightbridge-12-inch-truss-tube store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 1524mm focal length 12-inch aperture f/5 focal ratio Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Open Truss (Black) **Brand:** meade **Price:** $373.04 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Explore the Universe Like Never Before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Open Truss (Black) by meade - **How much does it cost?** $373.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1164390-meade-instruments-1205-05-03-lightbridge-12-inch-truss-tube) ## Best For - meade enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted meade brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Peace of Mind:** Comes with a 1-year limited warranty, ensuring your investment is protected. - • **Innovative Design:** Open truss tube design with anti-reflection coatings enhances your viewing experience. - • **Smooth Navigation:** Enjoy effortless movement with roller bearings on the azimuth axis for seamless stargazing. - • **Unleash the Cosmos:** Experience celestial wonders with a 12-inch aperture that captures stunning details. - • **Precision Engineering:** Focal length of 1524mm and f/5 ratio for sharp, clear images of distant galaxies. ## Overview The Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope features an open truss design with advanced anti-reflection coatings, a 12-inch aperture, and a focal length of 1524mm, making it perfect for both amateur and seasoned astronomers. With roller bearings for smooth movement and a 1-year limited warranty, this telescope is designed for optimal performance and durability. ## Description Fast 12" F/5 1524mm focal length Newtonian reflector open truss design for ultra portability 2" Meade Series 4000 26mm QX wide angle eyepiece included red dot finder scope with variable illumination incorporated primary mirror cooling fan shortens time to thermal equilibrium open rigid truss design provides greater portability and faster set up and take apart time auto star suite windows-compatible DVD astronomy software assists the viewing by charting the night sky ## Features - Item may ship in more than one box and may arrive separately - Open truss tube design with new anti-reflection coatings on trusses and castings - 12-inch aperture and a focal length of 1524-millimeters - Focal ratio is f/5 - Laminated base features roller bearings on the azimuth axis - Comes with a 1-year limited warranty ## Images ![Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Open Truss (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61anBLRAQJL.jpg) ![Meade Instruments 1205-05-03 LightBridge 12-Inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope, Open Truss (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cqKmZ9C3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Dobsonian *by B***G on Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017* As a newcomer to the hobby, I wanted a simple telescope that could bring to my eyes the most bang for the buck, something I can really feel connected to and rely upon for many years to come. This scope has all I need: It's got a large aperture, but is transportable in my Camry; it's easy to set up and takes maybe 5 minutes; its 2" eyepiece capability lets you get a wider field of view than a 1.25"; the 26 mm eyepiece itself is high quality (although I purchased an even better, 31 mm Televue lens with it); and I didn't have to buy another finder scope like I thought I might have to (this one works fine with a little adjustment and some error-correction). I personally enjoy the practice of finding DSO's without a computer, so unless you just want a point and shoot kind of scope (or if you want to take pictures), this basic model is perfect for exploring everything that's out there, just like Galileo did. I've used it several times now, once in the city with great viewing, but even better out in the desert!I also bought a 3-piece counterweight set to balance the heavy top-part. They work very well at keeping the scope steady, but at a more horizontal position I use the brace piece to keep it from moving. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars I am in a rural place and with relatively dark skies and with no clouds I expected better. I am not trying to bash Mead and ... *by C***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2015* I gave this four stars because it came with the focuser ready to fall off and the scope BADLY out of collimation. This is not my first scope but I did not have any collimation tools so I took it out of the box, followed the assembly instructions and started observing. Immediately I observed that the stars were not forming tack sharp points but rather spread out and oval shaped even in the dead center of the field and by cross referencing with three other eyepieces. Also Jupiter and Saturn were fuzzy, recognizable but fuzzy. I am in a rural place and with relatively dark skies and with no clouds I expected better. I am not trying to bash Mead and I was very careful with assembly, all the truss knobs were tight and the parts seated snugly and there was no rattling of any parts when lightly shaken. The collimation lock knobs were not tight which means that even if it was properly collimated at the factory it had no chance during shipping to keep that collimation. I followed a procedure to properly collimate the scope and from the start it was evident that not only was the primary mirror out of position but the secondary as well. Meade, you are an establishment in the amateur industry providing many interesting options for astronomical observation. Please live up to you claims. My observations cannot soley be attributed to shipping, the box was in excellent shape and clearly handled with care. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great telescope! This 12-inch monster gives some really incredible ... *by D***H on Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015* Great telescope! This 12-inch monster gives some really incredible views of the night sky. It takes a little over an hour to initially screw all the pieces together and get it set up. Complete set up and tear down can be done in less than five minutes, making transporting or moving this very easy. The only problem I keep running into is when I try to center an object in the eyepiece, the telescope will then "settle" as I take my hands off of it, making it so I have to anticipate where the telescope will move.A quick side note. Sometimes when using a high magnification eyepiece, it can be difficult to properly focus objects into view. Then again, that may be due to the sub-par eyepiece itself, rather than the telescope. So take these words with a pinch of salt. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1164390-meade-instruments-1205-05-03-lightbridge-12-inch-truss-tube](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1164390-meade-instruments-1205-05-03-lightbridge-12-inch-truss-tube) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*