Meade now brings to market a sophisticated catadioptric optical design favored by research facilities worldwide at a price many enthusiasts can afford. Most professional applications are this style telescope or a gargantuan apo chromatic reflector. Meade's 12.0" LX200R with UHTC coatings provides a deep space aperture in a size that can be transported within a typical vehicle by a single person, and gives all this in a complete package within reach of many an observer. Optical Design Hybrid catadioptric Optical Lens Diameter 12.0" (305mm) Focal Length 120.0" (3048mm) Focal Ratio f/10.0 Maximum Useful Magnification 750x Resolving Power 0.38 Optical Coatings UHTC Ultra-High Transmission Coatings Optical Tube Dimensions 13.6 x 25.0" (34.5 x 63.5 cm) WxL this is new and unused note was made in 2009 and no accessories are included and the shipping carton has some water damage