Meade LX200 8" (12volt)
+with heavy duty field tripod base and Meade wedge for LX200
+Other features~AutoStar II controller with multiple guided tours, Powered by 8x C-batteries or external 12v, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error Correction
I have several boxes with eyepieces, misc.
hardware and smaller spotting scopes.
MEADE:
The Meade 8" 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.
Features an 8" aperture, 2000mm 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 (77x), viewfinder (8x50 optical with crosshair), 1.
25" Diagonal Mirror, and Standard Field Tripod.
OTA Dimensions: 9" x 17" L.
Assembled Telescope Weight: 54 lbs.
Tripod Weight: 19 lbs.
Tripod Dimensions: 30" to 44" variable.
Best for viewing
Brighter deep sky
Best for imaging
Solar, lunar, planetary & Messier objects
Astro-imaging capability
Lunar, planetary & long exposure
User level
Advanced
Optical design
Advanced Coma-Free (ACF)
Optical diameter
203mm
Focal length
2032mm
Focal ratio
f/10.
0
Finder scope magnification
8x
Lens diameter
50mm
Coatings
Fully multi-coated
Eyepieces
Super Plossl 26.
0mm (1.
25")
Magnification with included eyepieces
77x
Resolving power
115.
80arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification
29x
Highest useful magnification
300x
Highest theoretical magnification
406x
Limiting stellar magnitude
14.
2
Optical quality
Diffraction limited
Finder scope
8x50
Focuser
Internal
Diagonal degrees
1.
25" 90° Mirror Star
Mount type
Altazimuth
Dovetail bar system
Yes
Computerized compatibility
Go-To included
Number of objects in database
145,000
Tracking rates
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Motor speeds
Up to 8 degrees/sec
Motor type
DC Servo motors with encoders
Power requirement
12-volt DC (tip positive)
PEC
Yes
GPS
Included
Backlash compensation
Yes
Setting circles
Electronic, via the hand controller
Polar-axis scope
Sold separately
Available ports
RS-232, Aux, autoguider
Tube material
Aluminum
Tripod material
Aluminum & Steel
Weight, optical tube
46.
0 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod
19.
0 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled
66.
0 lbs.
Additional included accessories
Standard Field Tripod
Other features
AutoStar II controller with multiple guided tours, Powered by 8x C-batteries or external 12v, SmartDrive w/ Permanent Periodic Error Correction
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