Meade 12 Inch LX200-ACF Advanced Coma Free w/UHTC Coatings

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Meade has created a design with the same coma free pinpoint star images and flatter field that discerning astrophotographers and most professional observatories have come to expect. The LX200-ACF (Advanced Coma Free) is the perfect platform for the demanding researcher and imaging enthusiast.
  

The LX200-ACF optical system delivers the same sharp, flat, coma-free field from edge to edge as a typical Ritchey-Chretien. The use of the corrector plate in the ACF system creates a closed and protected optical tube, reduces astigmatism and eliminates the diffraction spikes inherent in the traditional RC design.
  

The LX200-ACF includes all the field-proven features of the LX200 including GPS, Primary Mirror Lock, Oversized Primary Mirror, SmartDrive™, Smart Mount™, AutoStar® II and more. Plus, the LX200-ACF comes with observatory-class optics crafted in Irvine, California, and a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece.
  

Specifications
  

Optical Design: 
Advanced Coma Free 

 
Clear Aperture: 
305mm (12") 

 
Focal Length Focal Ratio: 
3048mm f/10 (12") 

 
Maximum Practical Visual Power: 
750X (12") 

 
Telescope Mounting: 
Heavy-duty fork type; double-tine 

 
Primary Mirror Lock: 
Included (progressive tension) All models 

 
Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser: 
Optional accessory. Order PN: 07080 

 
Eyepiece: 
Series 4000 26mm Super Ploss 

 
Viewfinder: 
8 x 50mm 

 
GPS, True-level and North sensors: 
Included (16-channel GPS receiver) All models 

 
Pointing Precision, High Precision Mode: 
1-arc min. All models 

 
Autostar® II Hand Controller: 
Included (147,541 object database) All models 
 

Batteries (user-supplied): 
8 x C-cells 

 
Battery Life (approx.): 
20 hrs 

 
Slew Speed: 
RA and Dec: 0.01x to 1.0x sidereal, variable in 0.01x increments; 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x sidereal; 1°/sec. to 8°/sec., variable in 0.1° increments. All models 

 
Tracking Rates: 
Sidereal, lunar, or custom-selected from 2000 incremental rates All models 

 
Primary, Secondary Mirrors: 
Pyrex® glass 

 
Correcting Plate/Lens: 
Water white glass 

 
Total Net Telescope Weight: 
125 lbs. 

 
Telescope Shipping Weight (approx.): 
165 lbs. 

 
Field Tripod Height all models: 
40" to 50" variable 

 
UHTC: 
Included 

 
OTA-Only Weight: 
34.66 lbs. 

 
OTA-Only Dimensions: 
14 in x 14 in x 26 in