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StarStructure LE Series Telescopes sizes 25" through 32" come with the following:

All aluminum structure with removable 18 point Plop designed mirror cell. 27 point for 30" and up.
Starstructure precision installed Servocat deluxe goto tracking system with wired hand pad (all sizes)
Argo Navis DSC with10,000 tic US Digital Encoders for both axis and Servocat surge protectors (all sizes)
Starstructure Precision secondary holder and spider (off-set on secondary available upon request)
Feathertouch focuser and Telrad finder (a Telrad riser is installed as needed)
Thousand Oaks dew controller mounted to UTA and fully wired to rocker box (all sizes)
Astrosystems secondary dew heater installed and wired on spider vane to dew controller (all sizes)

Multi position UTA (all sizes / allows UTA to move 2" closer to primary mirror in 1/2" increments
Fully wired DSC podium (all sizes / has encoder connections and 12v supply to Argo and dew system)
Integrated wheels and handle system with pull down winch (when UTA can not be installed without ladder)
Mirror Box cover and custom fitted light shroud (all sizes)
Telescopes are fully tested for mechanical operation (all sizes)

Focal length range: F3 to F4

Price per inch: $505.00 (Example of pricing for structure only: 30" scope x $505.00 pre inch = $15,150.00)

Optics, Crating and shipping not included in inch price (call for pricing)

LE Series telescopes are custom built telescopes. Weights and dimensions will vary with each order.

You can estimate the following dimensions for LE Series telescopes sizes 25" through 32".

The rocker box square dimension will usually be about 8 1/2" larger then the primary optic.
For example if the mirror is 28" then the rocker will be about 36 1/2" square. To one side of this you need to add
2 1/2" for the Servocat altitude motor. The mirror box square dimension runs about 6" larger then the
primary mirror. Ground to altitude bearing tip height or the stacked dimension, mirror box height and truss tube length will vary
with focal length.

The upper tube assembly will be approximately 5" larger then the primary optic on the OD and 2" larger on the ID.
UTA height will be 18" for sizes 25" through 32".

Zenith height will normally be no longer then the focal length of the primary mirror. For scopes F3.6 and faster
the zenith height is about 3" shorter then the focal length with our normal build criteria.

Secondary sizes are selected based on our design criteria to give 100% illumination.

A complete list of all dimensions will be given at the time of order.
If you have specific needs please mention them before selecting a size so that we can help you make the best choice.

It is very important to us that you get a scope that you can handle properly and transport safely

Below is a list of recommended opticians.

These opticians are approved by StarStructure Telescopes based on my own personal visual experience.
We highly recommend that you pick from the list below however, you are welcome to use any optician you wish or supply your own optics.

Your completed telescope is tested for mechanical performance to ensure that the scope is working properly.
Primary and secondary performance can only be evaluated visually based on the sky conditions
at the time tested and should not be considered a valid test of your optics.
If you wish to have the optics tested, this can be done by the selected optician or by an independent tester of your choice.

At your request and expense we will send out the primary mirror cell for your telescope to have the primary optic tested in the mirror cell.

We make every effort to make the ordering of your telescope an easy and pleasurable experience.
Once you have decided on the size that works best for your needs a 25% deposit is required to process your order.
Your primary mirror is ordered separately by you through your selected optician.
An invoice itemizing your order is e-mailed to you showing an estimated completion schedule based on your opticians delivery time.
Normally we will start your telescope within 90 days of your confirmed order depending on the schedule at that time.
Delivery times are normally within one year from the time of order.
Two weeks prior to starting your telescope you will receive an e-mail for another 25% deposit to bring your deposit up to 50% down.

During the building process you will receive pictures via e-mail showing the progress of your telescope.
Feel free to contact us with any questions during this time.
Once we have your telescope ready for final prep and paint you will receive another e-mail for the balance due.
Crating charges and shipping charges will be included at this time.

Because both the LE and TL Series Telescopes are custom built there are no cancellations allowed once fabrication has commenced.
Cancellations before fabrication are subject to a 25% fee unless other arrangements are made and approved by StarStructure Telescopes.
All LE telescopes are crated in custom made wood crates that have been approved by our carriers to ensure safe arrival.
To date we are 100% on undamaged deliveries. We use UPS for scopes up to 18" and AirGroup Express for all other sizes.
We have been dealing with AirGroup Express for more then 20 years and they have proven to be a reliable professional company.
You are welcome to pick up your telescope at our facility or make your own shipping arrangements.
Arrangements can also be made to pick up your telescope at our dark site at The Chiefland Astronomy Village In Chiefland Florida.