Meade 10 Inch LX850 ACF Telescope with StarLock
$ 8,349.00
Meade 10 Inch LX850 ACF Telescope with StarLock
Meade SKU: 1008-85-01 | Helix SKU: ME10088501
Overview
The New LX850™ with StarLock™. The portable astro-imaging system that can be setup, aligned and imaging in less than thirty minutes. Only from Meade. Building on the foundation of the technologically revolutionary LX800, Meade engineers have taken the next step in astrophotographic evolution. We kept the same innovative concepts like Starlock™ fulltime automatic guiding and high-precision pointing, f/8 ACF OTAs with internal Crayford-style two-speed focuser and a portable precision German equatorial mount, but reengineered it to deliver more performance with less user effort. Here is a brief list of a few of the changes and new features made to create the new LX850: NEW polished bronze worms in both RA and DEC drivers that deliver smooth motion with low periodic error. NEW larger roller bearings in both RA and DEC axes to better handle larger loads. NEW roller bearings in the RA and DEC clutch assemblies to allow freer motion with the clutches loosened for easier balancing. NEW one-piece 1 inch thick saddle plate with improved dove tail clamps, thicker OTA rail and radius blocks to reduce flexure between the OTA and mount. NEW alternative StarLock mounting position on ACF OTAs for virtually no flexure between StarLock and the primary optics. NEW StarLock software improvements to guide star selection, tracking/guiding accuracy, Ultra High Precision Pointing, and Drift Alignment. NEW StarLock automatic guide rate calibration which analyzes the sky conditions and sets the best possible guide rates for both RA and DEC. Fast f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on the 10'', 12'' and 14'' OTAs. These optics produce wider, flatter fields with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors or extreme wide angle eyepieces. Internal Crayford-style primary mirror focusing system with a dual speed 7:1 focus control. Precise focus is a snap.
Meade 10" ACF f/8 OTA w/ UHTC
$ 2,299.00
Meade 10" ACF f/8 OTA w/ UHTC
Meade SKU: 1008-80-01 | Helix SKU: 10088001
Overview
Meade 10" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1008-80-01 with the Losmandy-style dovetail. The bare essentials for an unbeatable price.
We've heard your requests, and we listened. That's why we're proud to offer the f/8 OTA without the accessories for an ultra-low cost.
Building on Meade’s award-winning Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optics, the 10" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that insures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, and diffraction-limited optics.
Includes precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting, and front and rear dust covers. Focal length 2032mm. OTA weight is 33 lbs.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Specifications
| Warranty | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Clear Aperture | 10" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 2032mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.456 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Focuser Mechanism | Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser |
| Dovetail | Losmandy®-style with ultra stable radius blocks |
| Assembled Product Weight | 33 lbs |
Meade 10" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
$ 1,699.00
Meade 10" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 1010-60-01 | Helix SKU: ME10106001
Overview
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.
The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
The 8" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly #1010-60-01 has a 2500mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 26lbs.
- 10" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2500mm focal length
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
- Losmandy-style Dovetail
Specifications
| Series | LX200 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Clear Aperture | 10" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 2500mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.456 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Mirror Lock | Yes |
| Assembled Product Weight | 26 lbs |
Meade 12 Inch LX850 ACF Telescope with StarLock
$ 9,099.00
Meade 12 Inch LX850 ACF Telescope with StarLock
Meade SKU: 1208-85-01 | Helix SKU: ME12088501
Overview
The New LX850™ with StarLock™. The portable astro-imaging system that can be setup, aligned and imaging in less than thirty minutes. Only from Meade. Building on the foundation of the technologically revolutionary LX800, Meade engineers have taken the next step in astrophotographic evolution. We kept the same innovative concepts like Starlock™ fulltime automatic guiding and high-precision pointing, f/8 ACF OTAs with internal Crayford-style two-speed focuser and a portable precision German equatorial mount, but reengineered it to deliver more performance with less user effort. Here is a brief list of a few of the changes and new features made to create the new LX850: NEW polished bronze worms in both RA and DEC drivers that deliver smooth motion with low periodic error. NEW larger roller bearings in both RA and DEC axes to better handle larger loads. NEW roller bearings in the RA and DEC clutch assemblies to allow freer motion with the clutches loosened for easier balancing. NEW one-piece 1 inch thick saddle plate with improved dove tail clamps, thicker OTA rail and radius blocks to reduce flexure between the OTA and mount. NEW alternative StarLock mounting position on ACF OTAs for virtually no flexure between StarLock and the primary optics. NEW StarLock software improvements to guide star selection, tracking/guiding accuracy, Ultra High Precision Pointing, and Drift Alignment. NEW StarLock automatic guide rate calibration which analyzes the sky conditions and sets the best possible guide rates for both RA and DEC. Fast f/8 Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical systems on the 10'', 12'' and 14'' OTAs. These optics produce wider, flatter fields with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors or extreme wide angle eyepieces. Internal Crayford-style primary mirror focusing system with a dual speed 7:1 focus control. Precise focus is a snap.
Meade 12" ACF f/8 OTA w/ UHTC
$ 3,359.00
Meade 12" ACF f/8 OTA w/ UHTC
Meade SKU: 1208-80-01 | Helix SKU: 12088001
Overview
Meade 10" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1008-80-01 with the Losmandy-style dovetail. The bare essentials for an unbeatable price.
Building on Meade’s award-winning Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optics, the 12" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that insures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, and diffraction-limited optics.
Includes precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting, and front and rear dust covers. Focal length 2438mm. OTA weight is 41 lbs.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty
| Warranty | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Clear Aperture | 12" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 2438mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.380 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Focuser Mechanism | Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser |
| Dovetail | Losmandy®-style with ultra stable radius blocks |
| Assembled Product Weight | 41 lbs |
Meade 12" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
$ 2,899.00
Meade 12" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 1210-60-01 | Helix SKU: ME12106001
Overview
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.
The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
The 12" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly #1210-60-01 has a 3048mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 35lbs.
- 12" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 3048mm focal length
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
- Losmandy-style Dovetail
Specifications
| Series | LX200 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Advanced |
| Clear Aperture | 12" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 3048mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.380 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Mirror Lock | Yes |
| Focuser Mechanism | Single Speed Focuser |
| Assembled Product Weight | 35 lbs |
Meade 14 Inch LX850 ACF Telescope with StarLock
$ 10,249.00
Meade 14 Inch LX850 ACF Telescope with StarLock
Meade SKU: ME1408-85-01 | Helix SKU: ME14088501
Overview
Meade 14" LX850-ACF (f/8) Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC #1408-85-01. Meade Instruments proudly introduces the new standard in astrophotograhic and visual performance, the LX850. The fast f/8 Advanced Coma Free optical system produces a wider, flatter field with no coma for pinpoint stars out to the edge of larger imaging sensors and extreme wide angle eyepieces. Includes StarLock dual imager integrated full time guider, Ultra Precision Pointing and Assisted Drift Alignment, 5.8" 225 tooth polished bronze worm/gear drives with low periodic error, internal cable routing, GPS receiver, AutoStar II GOTO system with over 144,000 object library, heavy-duty adjustable height tripod with anti-vibration pads, Universal AC Adapter, Meade Zero Image Shift Electronic Micro-Focuser, telescope to computer USB cable and AutoStar Suite software.
Features top of the line Meade Advanced Coma Free (ACF) optical design offering the coma-free pinpoint star images and flatter image fields greatly desired by discerning amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and professional observatories alike. This patented system also reduces the astigmatism and eliminates diffraction spikes found in classical RC designs.
This 14" LX850 has 14" diameter f/8 ACF optics (focal length 2438mm) and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum image brightness and contrast. The all new OTA includes an internal Crayford style zero image shift focusing system with two speed, 7:1 reduction control.
Includes StarLock- the revolutionary new technology that makes target acquisition on your imaging sensor and accurate guiding during exposures completely automatic. With Meade's exclusive LightSwitch technology at its core, StarLock uses an 80mm f/5 optic and two camera sensor system to provide computer assisted polar alignment using the drift method. Once aligned the StarLock is guiding the mount in real time, and even automatically programs periodic error correction, achieving a guiding accuracy of up to 1 arcsecond in good seeing and with the capability of guiding on stars as faint as 11th magnitude.
The LX850 mount, constructed of machined stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum is a rock solid platform for the most demanding applications, with a 90 pound payload capacity and pointing accuracy as good as one arcminute. Features include precision roller bearings on each axis, a 1.75 stainless steel RA shaft, 5.8" main gears, fine manual adjustment controls on both axis, illuminated reticle output port. Mount main body weight is 55 pounds. The fully height adjustable (29 to 45") tripod features massive 3" diameter legs for rock steady performance and weighs 36 pounds. Includes three 26 pound stainless steel counterweights, additional weights sold separately.
Telescope comes fully equipped with a Meade Series 5000 2" diagonal prism featuring enhanced 99% reflectivity, Series 5000 HD-60 25mm eyepiece, and 8x50 viewfinder with quick release bracket. Also includes bracket for alternate OTA mounting of StarLock if desired.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Specifications
| Series | LX850 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Advanced |
| Clear Aperture | 14" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 2845mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.326 arc seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 8x50mm with cross-hair reticle |
| Eyepiece(s) | HD-60 25mm |
| Focuser Mechanism | Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser |
| Diagonal | Series 5000™ 2" Dielectric Diagonal |
| Dovetail | Losmandy®-style with ultra stable radius blocks |
| Hand Controller | AutoStar® II |
| Object Database | 145,000 objects |
| Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) | 1 arc-minute (+/-) |
| Periodic Error Correction | Both Axes |
| Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) | Yes |
| StarLock™ | Yes |
| Typical Guiding Performance with StarLock | < 1 arc-second |
| Slow Motion Controls | Electronic |
| Slew Speeds | RA and Dec: 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x sidereal and 0.25°/sec, 0.5°/sec, 1°/sec, and 3°/sec (max) |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
| Control Panel | 12v DC in, 12v DC out, Power, Focuser, Reticle, Handbox port, 1 computer connection port (RS232), 1 StarLock port, 1 Aux guide port |
| Tripod | LX850 Giant Field Tripod |
| Power Source | 12v DC, 5 amp Meade Universal Power Supply |
| GPS Receiver | Yes |
| Time Chip | Yes |
| Electronic Focuser | Included |
| Smart Mount™ | Yes |
| Smart Drive™ | Yes |
| Anti-vibration Pads | Included |
Meade 14" Aperture LX200-ACF f/10 Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC without Tripod
$ 6,569.00
Meade 14" Aperture LX200-ACF f/10 Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC without Tripod
Meade SKU: 1410-60-03N | Helix SKU: ME14106003N
Overview
The LX200-ACF 14"/356mm Catadioptric Telescope Kit from Meade brings to market a sophisticated catadioptric optical design favored by research facilities worldwide. Most professional applications are either this style of telescope or gargantuan apochromatic refractors. Meade's 14" LX200-ACF with UHTC multicoatings is a serious deep space instrument, with more than 3x the light gathering of common 8" catadioptrics. In order to truly take advantage of its outrageous capacity, it requires either the blessing of night skies unpolluted by artificial light or a pair of dedicated observers willing to move this large and heavy scope to where such darkness exists.
Although this premium 14" catadioptric scope's robust twin-fork altazimuth mount is meant for delightful observing first and foremost, it is easily adapted to extended astrophotography by using either Meade's Deep Sky Imager (which eliminates field rotation via software), Field De-Rotator, or #07008 Equatorial Wedge. Power is supplied by 8 "C" batteries, but via optional accessories you can also adapt to an AC wall unit or a vehicle's cigarette lighter (compatible with a Celestron Power Tank).
For 2009, Meade has refined the delivery of the LX200-ACF models to meet the demands of the marketplace. They now no longer includes the #07080 electric focuser as standard equipment, and use a Series 4000 Super Plössl eyepiece instead of the Series 5000 version.
Meade 14" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
$ 4,949.00
Meade 14" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 1410-60-01 | Helix SKU: ME14106001
Overview
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.
The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
The 14" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly #0410-60-01 has a 3556mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 57lbs.
- 14" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 3556mm focal length
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
- Losmandy-style Dovetail
Specifications
| Series | LX200 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Advanced |
| Clear Aperture | 14" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 3556mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.326 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Mirror Lock | Yes |
| Assembled Product Weight | 57 lbs |
Meade 14" f/8 ACF OTA w/UHTC
$ 5,059.00
Meade 14" f/8 ACF OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 1408-80-01 | Helix SKU: ME14088001
Overview
Meade 14" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1408-80-01 with the Losmandy-style dovetail. The bare essentials for an unbeatable price.
We've heard your requests, and we listened. That's why we're proud to offer the f/8 OTA without the accessories for an ultra-low cost.
Building on Meade’s award-winning Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optics, the 14" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that insures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, primary mirror lock for increased image stability, and diffraction-limited optics.
Includes precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting, and front and rear dust covers. Focal length 2845mm. OTA weight is 63 lbs
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
- 14" f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2845mm focal length
- Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Losmandy style mounting rail
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
Specifications
| Series | LX850 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Advanced |
| Clear Aperture | 14" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 2845mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.326 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Mirror Lock | Yes |
| Focuser Mechanism | Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser |
| Dovetail | Losmandy®-style with ultra stable radius blocks |
| Assembled Product Weight | 63 lbs |
Meade 16" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
$ 6,849.00
Meade 16" f/10 LX200-ACF OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 1610-60-01 | Helix SKU: ME16106001
Overview
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.
The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
The 16" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly #1610-60-01 has a 4064mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 67lbs.
- 16" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 4064mm focal length
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
- Losmandy-style Dovetail
Specifications
Meade 16" f/8 ACF OTA w/UHTC
$ 7,499.00
Meade 16" f/8 ACF OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 1608-80-01 | Helix SKU: ME16088001
Overview
Meade 16" f/8 ACF Optical Tube Assembly #1608-80-01 with the Losmandy-style dovetail. The bare essentials for an unbeatable price.
We've heard your requests, and we listened. That's why we're proud to offer the f/8 OTA without the accessories for an ultra-low cost.
Building on Meade’s award-winning Advanced Coma-Free™ (ACF™) optics, the 16" OTA employs a fast f/8 optical system with high-contrast baffling that insures crisp, pinpoint imaging to the very edge of the field. Features an internal zero image shift Crayford-style focusing system with a two-speed 7:1 reduction control that provides smooth, precise focusing at any magnification. Also features Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness and contrast, an oversized low-expansion primary mirror for extra aperture and to prevent thermal expansion of the mirror, primary mirror lock for increased image stability, and diffraction-limited optics.
Includes precision machined Losmandy-style dovetail rail mated to the tube with wide-stance radius blocks for rock-steady mounting, and front and rear dust covers. Focal length 3251mm. OTA weighs 70 lbs.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
- 16" f/8 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 3251mm focal length
- Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Losmandy style mounting rail
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
Specifications
| Series | LX850 Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Advanced |
| Clear Aperture | 16" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 3251mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.285 arc-seconds |
| OTA Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Mirror Lock | Yes |
| Focuser Mechanism | Internal Crayford-style, zero image-shift, dual speed 7:1 focuser |
| Dovetail | Losmandy®-style with ultra stable radius blocks |
Meade 8" LX200-ACF f/10 OTA w/UHTC
$ 1,199.00
Meade 8" LX200-ACF f/10 OTA w/UHTC
Meade SKU: 0810-60-01 | Helix SKU: ME08106001
Overview
- 8" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2032mm focal length
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror
- Primary Mirror Lock for increased image stability
- Losmandy-Style dovetail
Advanced Coma-Free LX200 Optical Tube comes with Meade's Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UTHC), Oversized Low-Expansion Borosilicate Primary Mirror, Schott Borofloat Glass Corrector Plate, Diffraction Limited Optics, Losmandy-style dovetail, and Dust Cover.
The Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) optical system has brought the highest level of optical performance well within the reach of most amateurs. Using the Meade exclusive design, ACF optics achieve aplanatic performance — with a flatter field, reduced astigmatism and eliminated diffractions spikes — equal to Ritchy-Chétien systems, at a fraction of the price. Coupled with Meade’s Ultra- High Transmission Coatings (standard on all LX200-ACF systems), you have the ultimate in premium optics.
All LX200 models feature a primary mirror locking mechanism, which effectively prevents movement of the primary mirror during long exposure astrophotography or observing. Turn the lock knob located just above the telescopes main focus knob and the progressive-tension primary lock completely cancels any residual image shift due to mirror movement during visual, photographic, or imaging applications.
The 8" LX200 Optical Tube Assembly #0810-60-01 has a 2032mm focal length, an f/10 focal ratio, and weighs 14lbs.
Specifications
| Warranty | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Clear Aperture | 8" |
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 2000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.570 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Mirror Lock | Yes |
| Focuser Mechanism | Single Speed Focuser |
| Assembled Product Weight | 14 lbs |
Meade LS 6" ACF f/10 LightSwitch Telescope
$ 1,599.00
Meade LS 6" ACF f/10 LightSwitch Telescope
Meade SKU: 0610-03-10 | Helix SKU: ME06100310
Overview
Meade LS 6" ACF LightSwitch telescope. This award-winning 6" f/10 (1524mm focal length) powerhouse telescope is feature packed and portable. Meade's Patented automatic self alignment system aligns with just one touch of the power switch. Just flip the switch and walk away. It aligns itself. It’s that simple.
Meade's best Advanced-Coma Free optics deliver performance only seen previously in systems costing thousands of dollars more. With its standard Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) the LS gives you the sharpest, brightest optical system for its size available at any price.
The included AutoStar III GOTO keypad computer has an over 100,000 object library and guided tour functions. Includes Meade ECLIPS color CCD camera (640x480 resolution) which lets you capture images of your favorite celestial wonders and display them in real time on an external (user supplied) monitor or store them on a (user supplied) SD card so you can do CCD imaging your very first night out.
The included “Astronomer Inside” feature delivers over four hours of fun and informational audio presentations which can be heard over the built in speaker, and 30 minutes of video presentations and animations plus hundreds of still images which can be watched over an external (user supplied) TV or monitor. Imagine being given a brief and entertaining video presentation on Saturn while viewing that planet and its fabulous rings for the very first time. This telescope truly does it all.
Eight (user supplied) C cell batteries will run the telescope for 3-5 hours, with a Meade Universal A/C power supply available separately for longer observing sessions. (See recommended accessories, below.) Includes a highly rigid single fork mount featuring aluminum construction with massive 4.875" precision worm-gears. Standard equipment also includes a sturdy, adjustable height tripod with steel legs for great stability and vibration damping and a Series 4000 Meade 26mm Super Plossl eyepiece (59X magnification). Additional eyepieces available separately, compatible with all Meade and other brand 1.25” barrel size eyepieces.
Meade LightSwitch technology- bringing the fun back to Astronomy. This changes everything.
Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty.
Aperture: 152.4mm(6-Inch). Focal Length: 1524mm. Meade’s revolutionary LS LightSwitch series of telescopes use advanced technologies like GPS, LNT and ECLIPS CCD imaging to do what no other consumer telescopes have done before: take all the hassle out of using a telescope. Simply flip the switch and the LS automatically aligns itself. Astronomer Inside then takes you on a guided multimedia tour of the best objects in your sky. The aluminum mount is lightweight and portable, yet has a rigid structure with precision worm-gear drives for the ultimate in tracking and pointing accuracy. All this combined with Meade’s Advanced Coma-Free or Schmidt-Cassegrain optical systems provide the stargazer with the most sophisticated, yet easiest to use telescope ever. AutoStar® III — TOTAL CONTROL The easy-to-use hand-held controller lets you select from a huge object database, with over 100,000 celestial objects. Just select an object and push the “GoTo” button and the telescope will automatically put your object in the eyepiece. The AutoStar III also gives you complete control of the Astronomer Inside multimedia features only available from Meade.
SKU: 0610-03-10
Specifications
| Clear Aperture | 6" |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) |
| Optical Coatings | UHTC™ |
| Focal Length | 1,524mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Resolving Power (Dawes' Limit) | 0.760 arc-seconds |
| Oversized Primary Mirror | Yes |
| Eyepiece(s) | 26mm Series 4000™ Super Plössl |
| Focuser Mechanism | Single Speed Focuser |
| Diagonal | 1.25" diagonal prism |
| Mount Type | Rigid Cast-Aluminum Single-Arm |
| Hand Controller | AutoStar® III |
| Object Database | 100,000 objects |
| Pointing Precision (High-Precision Mode) | 1.5 arc-minute (+/-) |
| Slow Motion Controls | Electronic |
| Slew Speeds | RA and Dec:1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal and 1.5°/sec., 3°/sec., 6.5°/sec. |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates |
| Control Panel | 12v Power port, USB-A port, USB-B port, Video out, Audio out, Focuser port, Handbox port |
| Tripod | LS Tripod |
| Power | (Optional) 12v DC, 5 amp power supply |
| Batteries (User-Supplied) | 8 x C cells |
| GPS Receiver | Yes |
| True Level & North Sensors (LNT) | Yes |
| Time Chip | Yes |
| Electronic Focuser | Optional |
| Astronomer Inside™ | Yes |
| Anti-vibration Pads |
Optional |
