Meade 8" 10" 12" 14" LX200-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC

8" 10" 12" 14" LX200-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC Description

The most widely used research telescope on Earth, now with the most advanced optical system. The 8" LX200-ACF Advanced Coma-Free brings professional quality optics and electronic sophistication within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere.

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The LX200-ACF: the world famous LX200 legacy continues in it's most advanced and feature packed version ever. The 8" 10" 12" 14" LX200-ACF incorporates Meade's best 8" 10" 12" 14" diameter ACF optics, with a focal length of (please check specs below), focal ratio of f/10, Advanced Coma-Free design, and Ultra-High Transmission Coatings (UHTC) for maximum brightness, sharpmess, contrast, and coma-free flat fields. The lengthy list of features includes an AutoStar® II Handbox with 145,000 object library, Meade SmartDrive with Permanent Periodic Error Correction, level north technology alignment system with genuine Sony GPS receiver, and primary mirror lock and zero image-shift microfocuser for obtaining and maintaining precise focus in critical applications. Standard equipment includes a heavy duty, fully adjustable Meade Field Tripod, 1.25" diagonal prism, Series 5000 26mm 5-Element Plössl eyepiece, 8x50 quick mounting viewfinder and AutoStar® Suite Astronomer Edition Software. Scope weight is 45 pounds with 19 pound tripod. Ships in 2 boxes.

Specifications for 8" LX200-ACF (f/10) Advanced Coma-Free w/UHTC Aperture 203mm (8") Focal Length 2000mm Focal Ratio f/10 Optical Design Advanced Coma-Free (ACF) with UHTC Mount Dual fork GPS equipped mount with GOTO