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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