Meade Starfinder Dobsonian reflecting telescopes include a superb, hand figured parabolic primary mirror manufactured of low expansion, fine annealed Pyrex glass at the Meade Irvine, Calif., factory. Every mirror meets the theoretical limit of resolution for its aperture, and is matched with an elliptical flat secondary mirror of appropriate minor axis. Both mirrors are multicoat aluminized for maximum reflectivity. Mirrors included with Equatorial and Dobsonian models are identical in optical quality, performance, and specifications in every way. Meade Starfinder Dobsonian mountings provide for smooth manual motions of the telescope in both altitude and azimuth. Both telescope axes ride on low backlash Teflon/Nylon bearings, facilitating the location and tracking of celestial objects anywhere in the sky. Each mount is manufactured of cabinet quality materials and designed for a lifetime of use. Handles are provided for easy portability. Dobsonian telescopes include a premium grade Super Plossl 26mm eyepiece. This model features a 6 inch aperture, an f/8 focal ratio, 1.25 inch focuser and a 5x24 finderscope.<br>