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Model: meade_lx200_10inch_w_tripod
Part Number: 1010-60-03
Meade 10" f/10 LX200 ACF Telescope
The Meade 10" LX200 ACF telescope handles your observing and imaging needs with ease. Incredibly compact for its aperture, yet with a robust and solid fork arm mounting for a vibration free image. Push button controls, automatic locating and tracking of celestial objects, and a wealth of object data at your fingertips in the AutoStar II hand controller. A mechanical mirror lock will completely eliminate any residual image shift — ideal for astro-imagers. Both visual astronomers and astrophotographers alike will appreciate the quality and capability of this beautifully made telescope.
The LX200 Series 10" ACF Telescope features a 10" aperture, 2500mm focal length, and f/10 focal ratio with Dual-Fork Mounting. Equipped with Ultra High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) and a resolving power of 0.456 arc-seconds for the improvement of brighter star clusters, more fine detail in nebulae, and greater surface features on planets. Includes a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece (96x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), and 1.25" Diagonal Mirror. OTA Dimensions: 11.75" x 22" L.
Designed and Manufactured in North America.
The LX200 features AutoStar II computer system with 145,000 object-library, multiple guided tours, High Precision Pointing capability with sub arc-minute pointing accuracy, and Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction.
The ACF primary, secondary and corrector plate glass blanks are manufactured in the USA exclusively for Meade.
Precise and quick star alignment is done near effortlessly with Meade's level north technology alignment system incorporating a 16-channel GPS receiver. Drive base of the telescope has multiple input/output ports including an RS-232 PC interface and jacks for a CCD Autoguider (user-supplied) and illuminated reticle.
Mechanically loaded as well, 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.
All LX200 ACF models feature the DC-servo driven, super heavy-duty dual-fork mount - the strongest and most rigid mount in its class. Fast slew speeds are from 1 to 8-degrees per second, and can be user selected at 0.1-degree per second increments, while fine slewing and photographic guiding speeds can be adjusted from .01x to 1x sidereal in one one-hundredth increments. Mount and electronics are internally powered by 8 C-cell (user-supplied) batteries which will typically operate the telescope for around 20 hours (optional Meade Universal AC Adapter also available). The mount also has mechanical locks and slow motion manual controls in both axis if no power is available.
Meade's LX200 is the most widely used, research-grade telescope system. And now, you can have one too.
FEATURES
- 10" f/10 Advanced Coma Free Optics - 2500mm focal length
- AutoStar II GOTO system (145,000 objects) and built-in GPS included
- Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC)
- Mirror lock to completely eliminate any residual image shift
- Includes Series 4000 26mm Super Plossl, 8x50 finder, 1.25" diagonal, but does not include tripod
- Borosilicate Glass Corrector Plate
Specifications
Optical Design | Advanced Coma Free |
Optical Diameter | 254mm |
Focal Length | 2500mm |
Focal Ratio | F10 |
Included Eyepiece | 26mm Super Plossl |
Magnification with included eyepiece | 96x |
Resolving Power | 0.46 arc secs |
Lowest Usable Magnification | 36x |
Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
Highest Theoretical Magnification | 500x |
Limiting Stella Magnification | 14.7 |
Optical Quality | Diffraction Limited |
Finderscope | 8x50s |
Focuser | Internal Main Mirror |
Included Diagonal | 90 Degree 1.25" |
Mount Type | Altazimuth |
Length of Optical Tube | 22 Inches |
Weight OTA/Forks | 62 lbs |
Tube Material | Aluminium |
Other Features | AutoStar II controller with multiple guided tours, Powered by 8x C-batteries or external 12v, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error Correction |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Best for Viewing | Brighter Deep Sky |
Best for Imaging | Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects |
Astro Imaging Capability | Lunar, planetary & long exposure |
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